Goalkeeper development DNA
Twelve domains of a complete keeper
Each domain has a rubric, an age benchmark, coach evidence, video evidence, player reflection and a historical trend.
Domain 01
Set Position + Adjustment Feet
Every save starts with being balanced and ready at the right moment.
Rubric
- 1Emerging. Attempts the action; needs coach support.
- 2Developing. Performs in simple, unopposed situations.
- 3Secure. Performs consistently in game-like situations at stage benchmark.
- 4Advanced. Performs under pressure and adapts beyond stage benchmark.
Data as a development loop
What we mean by data
Methodology→Training→Behaviour→Data→Insight→Methodology
Level 1
Program
Attendance · age · session · objective · coach observation
Level 2
Assessment
Competency rubric · longitudinal progress
Level 3
Video
Tagged actions · decisions · context
Level 4
Training design
Exercise · frequency · exposure · adaptation
Level 5
Match behaviour
Build-up · sweeper actions · 1v1 · crosses · interventions
Level 6
Pathway
Age progression · environment · senior exposure · transitions
We start at Level 1 — attendance and coach observation — and add layers only as partners are ready. No enormous data request on day one.