Pioneering Goalkeeper Development: Intelligent GK's Partnership with Cambrian United Academy
Intelligent Goalkeeping is proud to partner with Cambrian United Academy, a renowned institution with a rich history of developing young footballers, including over 60 players who have progressed to professional academies. Established in June 2022, our partnership marks Cambrian United Academy as the first academy to join our network.
Building the Next Generation:
We work closely with Cambrian's dedicated goalkeeper coaches, Lewis John (Head of Goalkeeping) and Ellis Buckley (Head of Foundation Phase Goalkeeping), to deliver a comprehensive training program designed to equip goalkeepers with the skills and confidence to succeed.
Success Stories
Our collaboration has already yielded impressive results:
2023/24 Season
Tom (Under 10) Signs with Swansea City FC
After an impressive first season within the academy, playing up an age group.
2023/24 Season
Welsh School Call Up - Under 19
After a hard thought trail Ioan, get the Welsh School Call Up
Ioan gets 45 Minutes for 1st team
2023/24 Season
Ioan League Debut for 1st Team
Shortly after Corey's departure, the first team called on the young goalkeepers again for the 1st team in the Cymru South.
2023/24 Season
Corey Signs Scholarship with Cardiff City FC
After an impressive preseason with the first team. Corey has accepted the offer to join Cardiff City FC Under 18's as a first-year scholar.
2023/24 Season
Corey League Debut for 1st Team
After a stellar pre-season performance, Corey stepped up to fill the first-choice goalkeeper's injury and secured two clean sheets in his starting role for the first three league games of the 2023/24 Cymru South season.
2022/23 Season
Mason called up for the 2009 Wales Tier 2
Mason's call-up to the Wales Tier 2 squad for the Cymru Cup exemplifies the Cambrians academy's ability to nurture future stars
These are just some of the amazing achievements that the Goalkeepers have Achieved.
Training Videos
Goalkeeper Coaches
Lewis John
Head of Goalkeeping
Ellis Buckley
Head of Foundation Phase Goalkeeping
Training Schedule
Training Locations
Curriculum
Youth Development Phase
Warm Up: Injury Prevention (10 Minutes)
Defend Goal/ Space
Be Effective In Possession
Drill 1: Technical Passing
Drill 2: Passing Game
Duration 30 Minutes
Cool Down/ Plenary: Q and A with Goalkeepers to Measure Understanding
Foundation Phase
Warm Up: Injury Prevention (10 Minutes)
Defend Goal/ Space
Be Effective In Possession
Drill 1: Technical Passing
Drill 2: Passing Game
Duration 30 Minutes
Cool Down/ Plenary: Q and A with Goalkeepers to Measure Understanding
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