Big Cats have traveled to the academies of Atletico Madrid, Newcastle United, Blackburn Rovers and Sporting Lisbon.
DERRY CITY FC who play in the League of Ireland Premier League are this years destination of choice.
Derry City Football Club is a professional football team located in Derry, Northern Ireland. Competing in the League of Ireland Premier Division, the top level of football in the Republic of Ireland, they are the sole Northern Irish club in the league. The team plays at Brandywell Stadium, and their red and white striped shirts have earned them the nickname "the Candystripes." Additionally, they are referred to as the Red and White Army, Derry, or simply City.
**Derry City Football Club International Goalkeeping Clinic 2024 Summary:**
- **Dates:** November 25th - 29th, 2024
- **Location:** Derry, Northern Ireland
- **Duration:** 5 days
**Features:**
- **Professional GK Training Sessions:** Includes specific goalkeeper strength and conditioning (S&C) training.
- **Training Reports & Player Evaluation:** Includes video analysis and detailed evaluations.
- **Residential Packages:** Full board accommodations available.
- **Talent Identification Camp:** Opportunity for players to be identified for further development.
- **Daily Training Schedule:**
- Warm-ups: SpikeBall, Passing, Technical Handling, Handball Rondo
- Skills: Handling, Mannequin Rondo, Low/Mid/High Dives
- Scenarios: Announced Service, IP-OOP Live Scenarios, Constructing Attacks, T2D Defend The Goal
- Match Training: OOP Opposition Attacking Trends, Body On The Line, Match Winning Saves
- **Additional Activities:** Sightseeing and local history tour.
- **Coach Education Presentations:** Includes educational sessions for coaches.
This clinic provides comprehensive training and evaluation opportunities for goalkeepers, along with a chance to explore Derry and participate in educational sessions.
Flights: Not included. We recommend using our assigned travel agent for all flights.
Parents: Are welcome to join but will need to find accommodation in the local area. Come it will be fun!
Chaperones: Big Cat will be sending coaches. There will be staff on site to take care of the kids.