NCE Soccer runs elite GK Programming at venues across the NCE regions. GK training is available to select players identified at GK tryouts that run concurrent to COE tryouts.

NCE provides elite GK development within the COE, for the strongest GK’s from within the local NCE territory. Highly qualified NCE GK staff deliver a comprehensive GK development curriculum, specifically designed to provide high caliber, technically focused training that creates a strong foundation for further development.
Key Training Program Principles
- 11-15 Age Groups
- Selective
- Professional Environment
- Player centered
- Developmentally appropriate
- Holistic Development Focus
- High Intensity
- Delivered by NCE GK Coaching staff
COE GK Programs are selective, ensuring ambitious players are exposed to a highly professional youth development environment.
Each COE GK Program runs for 8 weeks during Fall & Spring season & for 12 weeks during the winter.

GK Training Program Overview
Below is an example of some of the topics that will be covered during each 8-12 week period.
- 11-15 Age Groups
- Distribution with hands
- Distribution with feet
- 1 on 1’s
- Dealing with Crosses
- Handling Techniques
- Shot Stopping
Each COE GK session focuses on only one or two topics with basic handling forming an integral part of every 90-minute session.