Goalkeeper Training
Goalkeepers are vital to a successful team, and they need specific training to guide them and integrate them into team play. That's exactly what the Dutch FC Goalkeeper Program provides: dedicated, position-specific training for every Dutch FC goalkeeper, at no extra cost, as part of the club's development-first approach.
Dutch FC's goalkeeper philosophy starts with the team. Every Dutch FC goalkeeper should get at least one team training session per week where the coach treats them like a field player — because the modern goalkeeper in a team that plays Total Football must be technical and confident with the ball at their feet. Dutch FC strongly encourages goalkeepers to participate as field players in their team training sessions.
Much of the tactical side of the goalkeeper's game is also taught within team play by the team coaches, with the support of the goalkeeper coach.
The Dutch FC Goalkeeper Program provides the part that team training does not: dedicated, goalkeeper-specific technical work. This is where keepers learn to use their hands — handling, diving, footwork, positioning, and distribution — and master the craft that is unique to the position, so they return to their teams sharper and more confident every week.
The Dutch FC Goalkeeper Program has three parts: the Club Goalkeeper Program — free weekly training in the fall and spring, the private goalkeeper training offered by Coach Trey Nickel, and goalkeeper camps, clinics and tournaments held throughout the year.
Meet the Coach
Gker Coach Trey Nickel
The Dutch FC Goalkeeper Program is led by Coach Trey Nickel, a former college goalkeeper and team captain who led the University of Texas at Dallas (UTD) to a conference semifinal and earned first-team all-conference honors and Defensive Player of the Week recognition. Coach Trey has been training goalkeepers since 2019, including with North Texas ODP (Olympic Development Program).
He has helped more than 50 goalkeepers develop to the college level, and in 2023 saw his first former keeper sign a professional contract. At Dutch FC, Coach Trey trains goalkeepers of every age to be confident, technically sharp, and ready for the moments that decide games.
Program Details
Club Goalkeeper Program
TIPS Stands for Technique, Insight, Personality & Speed. Sessions are broken up as follows to emphasis this holistic approach in the following way:
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What is the Dutch FC Club Goalkeeper Program?
A - The Dutch FC Club Goalkeeper Program is free weekly goalkeeper training for Dutch FC goalkeepers. The program runs for three months in the fall and three months in the spring, with goalkeepers training once per week for one hour with Goalkeeper Coach Trey Nickel.
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What are the goalkeeper training session times and days?
A - Dutch FC goalkeeper training runs in two sessions by age group:
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— 6:00–7:00 PM — U11 through U14 goalkeepers
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7:00–8:00 PM — U15 through U18 goalkeepers
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How much does the Club Goalkeeper Program cost?
A - The Dutch FC Club Goalkeeper Program is free. There is no cost to participate — dedicated goalkeeper training is part of what Dutch FC provides its goalkeepers as a non-profit, development-first club.
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Who can attend goalkeeper training?
A - The Club Goalkeeper Program is for Dutch FC goalkeepers ages U11 through U18.
Personality & Speed
Personality and Speed are generally innate qualities but can both be positively influenced in the right environments. We encourage players to express their Personality with a winning mentality by improving their Work Ethic, Adaptability, Mental Toughness, Leadership, Focus, Confidence, Positivity, Coachability, Communication, Team-Work, Responsibility, Respect and Discipline. Speed is often thought of as only a physical part of the game, which it is, but it also consists of Technical Speed and Tactical Speed. A Slow Physical player can seem physically faster when they apply Technical and Tactical Speed.
Program Details
Private Goalkeeper Training
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Does Dutch FC offer private goalkeeper training?
A - Yes. Coach Trey Nickel offers private goalkeeper training for keepers who want additional one-on-one development. To ask about availability, scheduling, and pricing, contact Coach Trey directly:
Phone: 248.525.3013
Email:
trey@dutchfc.com
Beyond Weekly Training
Camps, Clinics & Tournaments
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Does Dutch FC offer goalkeeper camps?
A - Yes. Dutch FC offers goalkeeper camps throughout the year. Goalkeeper camp dates, details, and registration are announced on the Dutch FC camps page.
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What other goalkeeper clinics or events are offered?
A - Throughout the year there are other keeper events and clinics held, like the Keeper Wars tournament, and sometimes keeper clinics incorporated into other clinics like a shooting clinic. These are announced as they occur throughout the year.
PHASE 1 = DRIBBLING
PHASE 2 = PASSING
PHASE 3 = SHOOTING & FINISHING
SESSION 1 = Dribbling for Control
On The Ball Manipulation, Coordination, Agility on the Ball and Being comfortable with the Ball
SESSION 2 = Dribbling for Speed
Ball Maneuvering in Tight Spaces
SESSION 3 = Dribbling for Possession
Turning and Change of Direction
SESSION 4 = Dribbling for Penetration
Beating Opponents
DRIBBLING
SESSION 5 = Short-Range Passing & 1st Touch
Within 10 Yards
SESSION 6 = Mid-Range Passing & 1st Touch
10 - 20 Yards
SESSION 7 = Passing for Possession
Back-Foot Taking Space
SESSION 8 = Advanced Passing for Possession
Increasing Speed of Execution
SESSION 9 = Shooting Fundamentals
Proper placement of non-kick and kicking foot
SESSION 10 = Shooting & Finishing Fundamentals
Body, Angle & Ball placement
SESSION 11 = Finishing off of Crosses
Timing, Technique choices & angles
SESSION 12 = Advanced Shooting & Finishing
Situational Awareness and Adaptability
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