GOALKEEPING:
ELEVATE
The Elevate program focuses on goalkeepers refining their core technical skills and building tactical awareness in competitive game scenarios. Goalkeepers begin to own their space, improve decision-making, and develop athletic capabilities that lay the foundation for high-performance play.
The Keeper Collective: High Performance Goalkeeper Training
Aligned With Canada Soccer’s Long-Term Player Development (LTPD) Model
The programming is delivered through a three-tiered, age-appropriate pathway that develops goalkeepers from their first exposure to high-performance preparation. Each stage is fully aligned with Canada Soccer’s LTPD principles, ensuring safe, progressive, and holistic development.
This training experience is led by former Canadian Men's National Team Goalkeeper Lars Hirschfeld, with over 25 years of professional playing and coaching experience and holder of a Canadian National B, UEFA B and UEFA Goalkeeping A license.
Goalkeeping: Elevate
2026 Program Intakes:
Outdoor Semester #1: (Apr. - May 2026)
Apr. 12/19/26, May 3/10/24
Outdoor Semester #2: (May - Jul. 2026)
May 31, Jun. 7/14/28, Jul. 5/12
Indoor Semester #1: (Sep. - Nov. 2026)
Sep 20/27, Oct 4/18/25, Nov 1
Indoor Semester #2: (Nov. - Dec. 2026)
Nov 8/22/29, Dec 6/13/20
Age Group: U13-U15 (2011-2013)
Current Phoenix FC Member?
Email Lars for a special discount code
NON-MEMBER REGISTRATION
Requires written permission from your parent club sent to Lars before you attend a Goalkeeping Training Session
Our 4 Pillars of Coaching
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Positive Team Spirit
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Learning &
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LTPD Stages
This program is based around supporting Soccer Canada concepts from Train to Train.
LTPD Compliance
Emphasizes long-term skill development over short-term results
Develops technical consistency and athletic foundations
Introduces tactical awareness in age-appropriate ways
Supports progression toward competitive pathways
Program Objectives
This program is designed around these core objectives:
Introduce goalkeeping in a fun, engaging, and pressure-free environment
Build confidence through repetition and success
Establish safe and correct technical habits
Program Focus
Technical Objectives
Refine core goalkeeping techniques (handling, footwork, diving, positioning)
Improve distribution accuracy and decision-making under light pressure
Introduce advanced movement patterns and recovery mechanics
Tactical Objectives
Develop understanding of game scenarios (crosses, 1v1s, build-up play)
Improve situational awareness and reading of play
Encourage proactive positioning and communication
Physical Objectives
Enhance agility, balance, coordination, and reaction speed
Introduce bodyweight-based strength and movement efficiency
Reduce injury risk through correct technique and load management
Mental Objectives
Build confidence and composure in competitive situations
Encourage problem-solving and independent decision-making
Develop focus and resilience during training and matches
Coaching + Training Environment
Training Environment
Grouped by ability level, not just age
Positive reinforcement and guided discovery
Led by licensed, experienced coaches
1:6 Coach to Player Ratio
Coaching & Environment (All Programs)
Led by Lars Hirschfeld, former Canadian Men’s National Team goalkeeper
Licensed: Canadian National B, UEFA B, UEFA Goalkeeping A
Structured, supervised, and developmentally appropriate training
Aligned with Canada Soccer standards for coach education, safety, and player welfare
Semester Schedule
Outdoor Semester #1: April - May 2026
Time: 6:20pm to 7:35pm
Location: Phoenix FC Facility
Dates:
April 12
April 19
April 26
May 3
May 10
May 24
Outdoor Semester #2: May - July 2026
Time: 6:20pm to 7:35pm
Location: Phoenix FC Facility
Dates:
May 31
June 7
June 14
June 28
July 5
July 12
Indoor Semester #1: Sep - Nov 2026
Time: 6:20pm to 7:35pm
Location: Phoenix FC Facility
Dates:
Sep 20
Sep 27
Oct 4
Oct 18
Oct 25
Nov 1
Indoor Semester #2: Nov - Dec 2026
Time: 6:20pm to 7:35pm
Location: Phoenix FC Facility
Dates:
Nov 8
Nov 22
Nov 29
Dec 6
Dec 13
Dec 20
Cost
Price: $240 (Phoenix FC Members: $210)
Players: U13-U15 players (2011-2013)
Gender: Male + Female
Level: All Levels
Coach to Player Ratio: 1:6
LTPD Stages: Train to Train
Registration fees cover all program/training and facility rental costs.
Current Phoenix FC Member?
Email Lars for a special discount code
NON-MEMBER REGISTRATION
Requires written permission from your parent club sent to Lars before you attend a Goalkeeping Training Session