Growing up I played on a hockey team every year but I always wanted to try soccer. I always loved being a goalie on the schoolyard and I thought I was okay at it considering that I never actually played.
Now I want to try it out in a recreational format. I don't care to try being a midkicker or a outstriker or whatever the heck they're called, I just want to be a goalie. Don't particularly care if it's indoor or outdoor (I imagine it's indoor season right now?) or if it's not a super high level, I just want another athletic outlet. I'm 20 in a couple weeks so I guess it would have to be a men's league of some sort. I have no real knowledge of soccer beyond watching my sisters play club stuff growing up — I've always been the hockey player of the family but I want to try something new.
Anyone have any recommendations or tips?
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Last edited by TheScorpion; 11-01-2020 at 07:13 PM.
I'd say Calgary sport and social club is going to be be your best bet if you're just learning.
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try 5 a side, its pretty close to hockey, doesnt involve freezing your arse off on a wet dismal pitch watching a bunch of idiots hoofing the thing around in front of you where you do nothing for 10 minutes at a time followed by 15 seconds of terror as you realize there is nothing you can do to cover the goal as it is massive
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Happy to hear you go that interest in the best position on the pitch. I've been a soccer goalkeeper for 25+ years. Hopefully, I can further that fire.
You will need to work on your foot-skill, even as a keeper. With five-a-side, it really asks that of you, and will force you to play. Play-resets, and when your defenders are in trouble/have their back to the opposition.
Ideally;
* A lower division in Fusion or as mentioned, Calgary Sport & Social
* In normal times, One of the Ultra-Rec divisions within CUSA (calgary united soccer assoc). Unfortunately, they only have 3 divisions due to players unable to play both coed and mens/womens.
For the turf, you'll want some cheap tights to cover your knees from turf-burn. They will get holey, so get a few.
For Gloves; prodirectsoccer.com has a massive assortment, at good value. If it matters, I'm devout to Umbro's NeoPro Shotguns.
Practice. Practice. Practice. Bowling the ball. Over hand throw.
Shot stopping. Repetitively. Learn how to dive. Learn how to jump, to defend yourself. How to catch, punch, parry.
And, you gotta be a bit nutty. Sliding, diving, jumping into tackles. Hesitancy can get you hurt.
Finally, I've had concussions, torn hamstring, broken my nose a few times, stitches, and countless bumps & bruises. But when you make that full stretch parry, and save the day, its why I love the position so much.
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If you do commit to indoor as a goalie, get some jogging pants and a long sleeve shirt, and possibly consider upgrading to padded pants and an actual goalie shirt...the turf can tear up your knees and elbows!
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If you're at University, I suggest joining an intramural team. Usually lots of beginners and a fun atmosphere. I second the suggestion for protective gear for indoor games, turf burn SUCKS.
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Intramural or CSSC. Many levels of CSSC and you can probably find a team with a variety of skill. They do 7 a side I think. If you have a couple friends that also want to play that can help. Met some great friends thru CSSC.
I’m not a good soccer player and never played growing up, but had some buddies who did so I would play goal sometimes. If you’re not great with your feet, goalie can be a fun spot.
Indoor goalie is a disaster. Do not recommend. Field is way smaller, so you’re taking shots from like 5-10 ft away, some people are hammering them, and the ball is basically a big tennis ball, it hurts. And when they miss the net, it doesn’t go flying by, just becomes some juicy rebound. Did it once and never again. Field goalie can be a fun time.
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There always seems to be lots of rec teams looking for keepers. Get your name out there on the league pages and you should be able to pick up games really quickly. It can be a high pressure position, but since most people don’t want to be a keeper they are usually thankful just to have you out even if you are just learning.
I’ve played it quite a lot on my rec teams over the years just because I’m one of the few willing to do it. It’s a fun position to learn, the only reason I don’t take it on full time is because I miss the exercise of playing other positions.
If you do commit to indoor as a goalie, get some jogging pants and a long sleeve shirt, and possibly consider upgrading to padded pants and an actual goalie shirt...the turf can tear up your knees and elbows!
This and Fingersave gloves if you play a lot of indoor, they are more expensive but ive never had a sprained or broken finger and i play a lot of indoor goalie.
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