NZgi's science
Welcome to our Science page, where we unlock the secrets to goalkeeper greatness and ensure your journey to success isn't just a dream, it’s an actionable plan.
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In the world of goalkeeping every save, every dive, and every moment matters. Soaring to the top of your game, commanding the field with confidence, and leaving a legacy you can be proud of in this modern world lies in the power of science, a neglected part of goalkeeping by clubs and goalkeeper coaches alike, especially in New Zealand. This neglect often causes New Zealand goalkeepers to be left behind in their development, essentially leaving you forgotten in the shadows of those who dared to embrace innovation. That's where we come in.
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Join us in the pursuit of excellence, where cutting-edge training methodologies and scientific insights propel you to the forefront of goalkeeping. Together, let's pave the way for high performance athletes in New Zealand, and be the standard others only wish to meet.
our Science
What we found on goalkeeping in New Zealand
coaching quality
​The #1 thing GK's wanted to change in NZ was coaching quality.
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coaching quality was the 2nd biggest limiting factor to GK's development.
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The #1 work on for team coaches is how they incorperate GKs into thier session.​
interpersonal struggles
44% of NZ GK's struggle with acceptance in their team.
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80% of NZ GKs who struggled with acceptance also struggled with a fear of mistakes, suggesting correlation.
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80% of NZ GKs who struggled with acceptance also struggled with self belief, suggesting correlation.
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100% of people who arent comfortable leading thier team have troubles with acceptance.
coaching
Quantity
1/3 of NZ GK's don't have a weekly GK coach.
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Lack of Training is the #1 limiting factor to GK's development.
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"lack of coaches" was the 3rd biggest limiting factor to GK development
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NZ GKs uneducated on goalkeeping have a 38% increased chance of injury.
training limitations
39.4% of NZ GK's don't get enough time practise decision making and vision for distribution.
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45.5% of NZ GK's are not given the attention or resources to work on crowd scenarios at all (e.g. crossing)
For more information about our study and research we've done check out our science page
Gk Science
On this page you will find resources on the science of goalkeeping. This is so you can coach yourself and to prove NZGI doesn't make assumptions about how to do things, we know how to do things. This page is a testament to the clarity and openess of NZGI showing where we get important imformation from.
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NZGI has also conducted it's own research on Goalkeepers in New Zealand, incuding a published independant study which can be accessed from this page. A smaller, easier to understand inforgraphic can be accessed HERE.
NZGI's Goalkeeping Studies and Research
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- Lamberton, L, J. (2024). The Kiwi Keepers: Exploring New Zealand Goalkeepers' Perspective on the National Goalkeeping Landscape. The New Zealand Goalkeeping Institute. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ApnDAaN678QdkCmujKUKkIBWT6azxne6/view?usp=sharing
- Lamberton, L, J. (2024). Goalkeeper Set Position and Diving Technique: A Biomechnical Review. The New Zealand Goalkeeping Institute. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1F-jDmxvQFz5Hnqc_xyJC7AU-HaYZXcgU/view?usp=sharing
Goalkeeper Diving
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- Matsukura, K. & Asai, T. (2013). Characteristics of force exerted by soccer goalkeepers during diving motion (in Japanese). Japan Journal of Physical Education, Health and Sport Sciences. 58, 277-296.
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- Schmitt, K-U. Schlittler, M. Boesiger, P. (2010) Biomechanical loading of the hip during side jumps by soccer goalkeepers. Journal of Sports Sciences. 28:1, 53-59.
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- Suzuki, S., Togari, H., Isokawa, M., Ohashi, J., Ohgushi, T. (2009) Analysis of the Goalkeepers diving motion. In Spartford, W., Mellifont, R., Burkett, B. The influence of diver direction on the movement characteristics for elite football goalkeepers. Sports Biomechanics, 8(3), 235-244.
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- Lawrence, R. (2011). Biomechanics of goalkeeping. University of Pennsylvania. https://cpb-us-w2.wpmucdn.com/web.sas.upenn.edu/dist/1/223/files/2016/09/goal_keeping_project_0-2lfpbre.pdf
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- Chesterman, T. (2017). The Biomechanics of a Goalkeeper Dive in Soccer. Linkedin. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/biomechanics-goalkeeper-dive-soccer-tom-chesterman
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- Ibrahim, R., Kingma, I., de Boode, V., Faber, G.S., van Dieën, J.H. (2019). The Effect of Preparatory Posture on Goalkeeper's Diving Save Performance in Football. Front. Sports Act. Living 1:15. doi: 10.3389/fspor.2019.00015
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- Ibrahim, R., Kingma, I., de Boode, V., Faber, G.S., van Dieën, J.H. (2019). Kinematic and kinetic analysis of the goalkeeper’s diving save in football. Journal of Sports Sciences, 37(3), 313-321, DOI: 10.1080/02640414.2018.1499413
Goalkeeper Set Position and Handling
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- D’antoni, A . (2019, August). Anatomy of a goalkeeper [audio podcast]. The 6yd box. https://6ydbox.com/the-anatomy-of-a-goalkeeper-with-dr-anthony-dantoni/
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- Chesterman, T. (2017). The Biomechanics of a Goalkeeper Dive in Soccer. Linkedin. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/biomechanics-goalkeeper-dive-soccer-tom-chesterman
- Ibrahim, R., Kingma, I., de Boode, V., Faber, G.S., van Dieën, J.H. (2019). The Effect of Preparatory Posture on Goalkeeper's Diving Save Performance in Football. Front. Sports Act. Living 1:15. doi: 10.3389/fspor.2019.00015
Recommended PodCasts
- The 6yd Box
- Inside The 18
- GK Graduation Show
- The Goalkeepers Podcast
- The Goalkeeper Mindset
- Goalkeeper Roundtable
- The High Performance Podcast
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