We’re on a mission to find the next generation of England goalkeepers
Did you know that Chelsea and England goalkeeper Hannah Hampton started playing outside of goal?
Hannah played as a striker, attacking midfielder and on the right wing before specialising as a goalkeeper at the age of 14.
We’re on a mission to find the next generation of England goalkeepers and believe that talented outfielders may have what it takes to follow in Hannah’s footsteps.
We know that there may be some existing players within the national talent pool that have the characteristics and ability to be a future goalkeeper and we want to help unlock their potential.
There’s never been a better time to give goalkeeping a go. England’s Mary Earps continues to break new ground, recently winning the FIFA’s Best Goalkeeper award for the second time, and becoming the first goalkeeper to be named the BBC’s Sports Personality of the Year.
To register your interest in a Goalkeeping Exploration Event, please click below:
REGISTER YOUR INTEREST HERE
The next events are as follows:
Gloucestershire - Monday 13th January 19:30 - 21:00 - The Hallen Centre, Moorhouse Lane, Hallen, Bristol, BS10 7RU
Essex - Monday 13th January 18:30 - 20:00 - Philip Morant School and College, Rembrandt Way, Colchester, CO3 4QS
Plymouth - Wednesday 15th January 19:00 - 20:30 - Marjon Sport and Health Centre, Derriford Road, Plymouth, PL6 8BH
Chichester - Friday 17th January 18:30 - 20:00 - Stoneham Lane Football Complex, Southampton, Eastleigh, SO16 2PA
Sheffield - Friday 17th January 18:30 - 20:00 - Sheffield Hallam Sports Park, Bawtry Road, Tinsley, Sheffield S9 1UA
Nottingham - Friday 17th January 18:30 - 20:00 - Grange Park, Station Road, Long Eaton, Nottingham NG10 2EF
Manchester - Friday 17th January 18:30 - 20:00 - Platt Lane Sports Complex, Yew Tree Road, Fallowfield, M14 7UU
Northumbria - Friday 17th January 19:00 - 20:30 - Coach Lane Sports Centre, Northumbria University, Benton, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE17 7XA
Birmingham - Friday 17th January 18:30 - 20:00 - Birmingham County FA, Ray Hall Ln, Great Barr, Birmingham B43 6JF
West Riding - Friday 17th January 19:00 - 20:30 - Trinity Academy Leeds, Torre Road, LS9 7QL
REGISTER YOUR INTEREST HERE
Multi-Sports
Goalkeeping requires a unique skillset although there are many similarities to other sports. We've partnered up with a number of different sports clubs to provide young people an opportunity to experience goalkeeping.
If you can help us to organise a multi-sport event, please email GirlsTalent@TheFA.com
GK Club Engagement
Our FA Goalkeeping Club Engagement Regional Events are CPD Event for goalkeeper coaches and coaches working in Emerging Talent Centres and grassroots within the women and girls' game. Each event is worth 3 hours of Accredited CPD.
Our next event is on Wednesday 22nd January 2025, 6pm – 9pm, at Plymouth Marjon University Sports Centre.
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