Frans Hoek Goalkeeping Courses 2026

We are excited to host a Coach Education Series with legendary, world-class goalkeeper coach Frans Hoek.
These sessions are completely free to all NorCal members.

The course will provide an overview of the evolution from goalkeeper to goalplayer through a classroom presentation, followed by practical, on-field examples. Given the evolved nature of the modern goalplayer position, the content is applicable to all coaches, not just goalkeeper coaches.

Course Schedule/ Options:
All courses cover the same content— simply register for the course that fits your schedule and location best.  Coaches may attend either the classroom session, the field session, or both, depending on availability.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

5:00–6:00pm
GK Methodology – Classroom Session

6:30–8:30pm
Field Session
Goalplayer content based on the methodology (practical examples)

Note: The same content will be delivered in all four locations; however, each event will feature a different group of participants.

SCHEDULE & LOCATIONS

• Orinda – Tuesday, February 24. Wilder Fields 101 Wilder Rd, Orinda, CA 94563.                                REGISTER HERE
• Sacramento – Wednesday, April 15. Davis Legacy Soccer Complex 26345 Co Rd 105, Davis, CA 95618,  REGISTER HERE
• San Jose – Wednesday, September 23. Creekside Sports Park 930 University Ave, Los Gatos, CA 95032.  REGISTER HERE
• Modesto – Wednesday, November 4. Mary Grogan Soccer Complex 3601 Litt Rd, Modesto, CA 95357    REGISTER HERE

DRAFT OVERVIEW OF PROGRAM CONTENT

05:00 – 06:30 PM | THEORY SESSION

Topic:

• Transition to Goalplayer
• From Goalkeeper → Goalplayer
• From Goalkeeping Coaching → Goalplayer Coaching

Key Learning Objectives

• Using a game moment to analyze:
• Structure of football
• Role of the goalplayer

Drawing conclusions:

• Translating analysis into practice design
• Wrap-Up
• Q&A

06:45 – 08:15 PM | PRACTICAL SESSION

Practice Focus

• Demonstration based on real game moments

Starting point:

• 1v1 attacker vs goalplayer With supporting teammate(s) to define context

Methodology:

• Progression from 11v11 → small-sided → 1v0

08:15 – 08:30 PM | CLOSURE

• Q&A
• Session evaluation
• Follow-up actions