Goal And Player · ages 7 — 9
The goalkeeping school
that starts with play.
The programme that introduces the position to children aged 7 to 9. Montessori method, learning through play, eight children per group at most. The training he is going to love.
7–9
years old
8
children max / group
30
sessions a year
1
trial session
Parents, we hear you
Your child loves playing in goal.
And yet he is not moving forward.
Between 7 and 9 everything is decided. It is the age when a child falls in love with the position… or walks away from it for good.
Our approach
A method built for his age.
At seven you do not learn by repeating. You learn by playing, by trying, by understanding why. Goal And Player rests on four principles we do not compromise on.
A Montessori approach
The child learns at their own pace, through experience. We do not correct: we accompany, we let them try, we celebrate every success.
Learning through play
Everything runs through games. Survivor-style challenges, a football version of Uno, mini-tasks, story circuits: the child plays first and improves without noticing.
Eight specialist workshops
Shooting, passing, gathering information, juggling, running, diving, playing with the feet, reading the game. A complete circuit built for ages 7 to 9.
A caring environment
Groups of eight children at most, a dedicated coach, zero pressure. Mistakes are part of learning, and we learn while laughing.
A typical session
One hour he will not forget.
Structured, playful, intense. Every session follows the same rhythm, to reassure the child while still surprising him.
00:00
Welcome and playful warm-up
Waking-up games, stories in motion, short races. The child enters the session through enjoyment.
00:15
Individual mini-games
Technical challenges dressed up as games: handling, coordination, movement skills. Every child at their own pace.
00:35
Group workshop
One of the eight workshops of the week. We work a precise theme inside a story (survivor challenge, treasure hunt, football Uno…).
00:55
Small-sided game and debrief
Putting it into a real situation, then looking back at what was learnt. The child goes home with a collectable card.
The 8 workshops
A complete journey, week after week.
Eight specialist workshops covering every facet of the position from the earliest age. Nothing is left to chance.
Goalkeeping
The basics of the position: stance, handling, simple footwork.
Defending
Reading flight paths, anticipating, positioning relative to the ball.
Technical movement
Soft dives, receiving, two-handed clearing.
Shooting
Accurate strikes at targets and a finishing circuit.
Passing
Distributing with the feet or the hands, choosing the right option.
Juggling
Coordination, balance, the pleasure of the ball.
Running and agility
Agility, changes of support, reaction speed.
Gathering information
Learning to look before acting. The foundation of every modern goalkeeper.
Our signature
A card to take home.
After every session your child leaves with a unique illustrated card. A whole world built to extend the learning at home — and to turn the position into a real family ritual.
Learning that continues
Each card extends the session at home. The child relives what they learnt.
A playful dimension
A collectable game that turns training into a world of its own.
Shared with the family
Parents and children play together and talk about the position around the table.
Motivation and independence
The child takes charge of their own progress, proud of their collection.
What he will gain
Far more than a training session.
Six concrete gains your child will build across the season.
Technical skills
The fundamentals of the position embedded from the earliest age.
An overall view of the game
The child learns to read what is happening around them.
Tactical intelligence
Gathering information, choosing, anticipating. Not simply reacting.
Self-confidence
Every success is celebrated. Every mistake becomes a lesson.
Independence
They learn to prepare, to listen, to decide for themselves on the pitch.
The pleasure of learning
Enjoyment is the engine. A child who loves it comes back and improves.
In parents' words
They put their trust in us.
In three months we no longer recognise our son. He has gained confidence, he talks about his training at the dinner table, and his club has seen the difference.
Sarah D.
Mother of Léo, 8
What we love is that he comes running back to us after every session. He wants one thing only: to go back to the pitch. We never saw that at any other club.
Mehdi T.
Father of Rayan, 7
The cards at home are a gem. We play together on Sunday evenings and he explains back to me what he learnt. Excellent teaching.
Élodie M.
Mother of Tom, 9
Our options
Two options, no unpleasant surprises.
Start with a discovery session. Commit only if your child takes to it.
Discovery session
No commitment. Try it before you decide.
- 1 full one-hour session
- Personal debrief with the coach
- Written feedback on your child's affinities
Season option
30 sessions across the year · season commitment
- 30 sessions a year
- Access to the Goal And Player card game
- Groupes de 8 enfants maximum
- A coach dedicated to your child
- Progress review every quarter
Is your club an Aureak partner? A preferential rate may apply — get in touch.
Frequently asked questions
Your questions, our answers.
The Goal And Player programme is designed for ages 7 to 9. It is the ideal age to discover goalkeeping in a playful setting and without pressure.
Give him his first session.
A €15 discovery session, with no commitment. If your child takes to it, we carry on. If he would rather do something else, he leaves with a card and a smile — not an invoice.
Registration
Book your child's place.
Fill in the form and we will come back to you within 24 working hours.
A question? info@aureak.be