GDS join with Premier Skills to Open New course at Wolverhampton University Bilston Campus.

Roger Wilkinson of Premier Skills takes outfield coaching session in new centre

DS new keepers with Coaches Dave Sam and Beavis

Dannys Send off.

Coach Danny Woodhall makes his last appearance before leaving to live in Bath.

All the players and coaches of GDS and Kewford where there to wish Danny all the best and thank him for his help.

Andre takes the lot.

Tom "Andre"  Harris has his most successful year ever taking every single player of the year award for his club side.

GDS attends all 4 GDS academies and is a deserved winner.

OPENING NIGHT ON WOMBOURNE NVQ COURSE .

Pictured here are Coaches and keepers of Wombourne Olympic who are just about to start 10 week NVQ level 2 Goalkeeping course.

GDS staff for this course Dave , Danny , Sam Slater Andre and Danny Whitehouse.

Max wins all player of the year awards

Max Mulligan is seen here after collecting all 3 player of the year awards for his club Dudley Sports.
He is seen with GDS coaches Pat,Beavis , Polo and Dave

Ladders recovery complete

Following his horrific injury Jacob "Ladders" Harris not only completed a full season for his team , they also won the League Cup , he is pictured here with cup with GDS coaching staff.

KEWFORD SUMMER COURSE OFF TO FLYING START

Talon Didlock Coventry City Youth team presents Firefly with Player of the week.

Talon was spotted by Dave 3 years ago whilst playing for Brierley Hill Bullets and taken to Birmingham City where he spent two and half years before being signed by Coventry City,
Talon played in Youth Team two weeks ago against Tottenham Hotspur.

GDS NEW KINSWINFORD COURSE STARTS 2nd JUNE 2010.

In Association with Premier Skills Coaching and Kewford Eagles GDS will run a 10 week course at Kewford Scout ground Wall Heath Kingswinford from
Wednesday 2nd June 2010   6.30 pm - 8.30 pm.

The course will include all Kewford Keepers and is also aimed at their coaches who will be taking NVQ level 2 Goalkeeping Course at same time.

Pictured here are Tony Rides Kewford , James Loco Wren Walsall , Dave Woodhall , Talon Didlock Coventry City , Mark Chatterton Kewford
 
Also Tom Partridge James Webb , Kirsty Forrester , Connor and Jonathon Rides.

Any one None Kewford who wishes to take a place on course must book in with Dave for a space 0777 999 3023

05/05/10

29/03/10

Sean meets Joe Hart

Sean Warren met Blues keeper Joe Hart on recent trip to St Andrews

25/01/10

GDS complete first NVQ Coach Education Programme


Working in association with Premier Skills GDS coaches and students have
just completed their NVQ qualification following a intensive 10 week
training course on Goalkeeping Coaching.

 

14/01/10

Attention Notice

TRAINING IS OFF FRIDAY 15/01/10 AT BESCOT.
We are still hoping SATURDAY AM will be on as thaw contiues.

07/01/10

Attention Notice

This Saturdays 09/01/10 session is cancelled due to the weather.

But you are welcome to join us at Bescot stadium Walsall on Friday 15/01/10

Thank you Dave Woodhall

 

October 09

Good to see Louis

last week who is currently out of action following major knee surgery. Louis is seen here giving player of the day to young Mr Coley.

October 09

Photos of James Ryan from our GDS Dudley Centre representing The Philippines in the World Games this summer.

 

Goalkeeper Development Scheme Autumn Course 

Red House Park Great Barr
Thursday 4th and Friday 5th Sept 2009  (10:00 – 15:30)

Course Content

Thursday 4th Sept 2009

10 - 12 – Plyometrics SAQ / Footwork / Shot stopping / Handling/Diving / One on one situations 

12 - 1 - lunch (Bring packed lunch)

1 - 3 - Aerial work / Zone Control  / Distribution / Starting the attack / Communication.

3 - 3.30 – Cool down / Feedback meeting

Friday 5th Sept 2009

10 - 12 - Ball Familiarity / Dealing with the back pass / Kicking / Communication in defensive phase plays.

12 - 1 – Lunch (Bring packed lunch)

1 -  3 - Tipping /Agility / Reaction & Improvisation work.  Goalie wars / Crossfire/Catch the flag

3 - 3.30 – Cooldown / feedback meeting,  Presentation

       PLEASE CONTACT THE UNDERSIGNED TO BOOK PLACES ON COURSE

Dave Tel : 0777 999 3023 email  d.woodhall@caparoprecisiontubes.co.uk

August 2009

GLOVES COMPETITION WINNER ANNOUNCED

Earlier this year a competition was set by Wilkinson Keepers Direct who supplied HO gloves to the winner James " Harry" Webb for sending in a photo of himself in GDS kit in unusual place.

August 2009

Click to view the new flyer


June 2009

GDS at Grass Roots 2009

Sam , Pete and Sniff get their hands on European Cup on the AC Milan stand

June 2009

CHOPPER SQUAD

GDS meet up with Ron Chopper Harris ex Chelsea and England who is now raising funds for Downs Syndrome children with a World Record Autograph Signing session , Ron is chief patron and GDS were happy to contribute.

June 2009

GDS Players in Grass Roots 09 Coaching Demo

Sam , Pete and Sniff were involved in coaching demo at GDS and were a class apart out from the rest of the keepers involved.

June 2009

James off to World Games

James Ryan is seen here with Dave picking up his player of the week award last week.
James is about to jet off to represent The Philippines in the World games.
We all wish James all the best

May 2009

NOTICE

It may be construed that on the recent flyers that Goalkeeper Development Scheme has some association with West Bromwich Albion FC due to a logo that appeared on a photograph which was taken outside the WBA Indoor Arena last year.

I would like to confirm that GDS has NO connection with West Bromwich Albion Football Club.

May 2009

May 2009

EASTER COURSE WINNERS
DUDLEY

PAT AWARDS KIRSTY AWARD FOR YOUNGER AGE GROUP
SAM AWARDS ELLIOT “ OLDER AGE GROUP

DANNY HANDS SNIFFER MAIN AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING PLAYER ON BOTH COURSES

May 2009

EASTER COURSE WINNERS
GREAT BARR

Danny awarding Louis with Keeper ofcourse for older age group
Dave awarding Jack “ younger age of group

March 2009

KIRSTY WINS WINTER COURSE AWARD


Kirsty Bridgewater wins GDS Stourbridge Player of the Course.
Kirsty has been excellent during the duration of course and has signed for WBA ladies
Kirsty is seen here with some of the younger group picking up her trophy from Dave

March 2009

NEW COMPETITION

Send us your photos of yourself in GDS kit in unusual places around the world and you could win a pair of HO keeper gloves Here is the first entrant "Harry" Webb and his sister Immie with an ugly monster in Disney land (Harry is the one on the right !) Completion ends 30th June 09

March 2009

Click image to check out the new flyer!


March 2009

HO Sponsor Walsall FC Goalkeeping staff

Gloves supplied by Wilkinson keepers
We are pleased to welcome HO on board who supply our coaching staff with gloves HO have also sponsored David James this season.

March 2009

Aneeka Gets signed by WBA ladies .

Aneeka is the latest players off the GDS production line to receive recognition.
Aneeka works very hard and deserves her chance.


February 2009

Snow place like home.

Business as usual for the mad as a barnowl keepers last Saturday.

JANUARY 2009

Diving in a winter wonderland

Good choice of clothes Sam !

JANUARY 2009

GDS welcomes Squad member 100

Joel Richards becomes squad member 100 this year..

December 1st 2008

Thommo wins Stourbridge 08 Player of the Season.

 

December 1st 2008

"LAST NIGHT AT THE BRIDGE"

Photos of GDS last night at Stourbridge , We held "it's a knockout" with TEAM GRANDAD winning the competition here are a selection of photos (click to enlarge)

 

December 1st 2008

November 08 Award goes to JT

November 08 was awarded To Ashley "JT" Roden , During the month JT has put
great work in and is has been noted in his performances for his club.

December 1st 2008

Dave Woodhall appointed Head of Goalkeeping at Walsall Football Club .

In November 08 Dave was appointed Chief Goalkeeping Coach in Walsall academy he returns after 4 years and brings with him GDS coaches Pat and Martyn.
Dave is seen here with Mick Halsall Walsall FC Centre of Excellence Director.

November 10th 2008

GDS offer advise to ex England Legend


Dave. and Pat seen here recently offering Ray Wilkins advise on whether to take Chelsea job of Assistant Manager

November 10th 2008

GDS TAKE IT TO THE MAX

Dave seen here giving October 2008 to the youngest ever winner Max Mulligan.
Max a very deserved winner has attended both Stourbridge and Great Barr sessions and his development to not only his ability , technique but also
his confidence has been first class.

November 10th 2008

GDS ALBION SKILLS DEVELOPMENT DAY

Dave is seen here giving merit awards at WBA indoor arena following successful coaching class last Saturday.
Teams from Gornal Colts , Kewford Eagles , West Hagley in addition to the GDS Stourbridge and Great Barr Academies were represented.

November 3rd 2008

Hannah in photoshoot


Hannah Woodhall who earlier joined WBA ladies under 14s is shown here in this seasons official team pic.
She has recently featured in all games and the team are sitting top of the league

November 3rd 2008

Goalkeeper Development Walsall College

click to view video
New link has been added to our training page.

October 22th 2008

GDS welcome new physio.

GDS are pleased to announce we have acquired the services of Richard Drewett as our physio.
Richard is a very experienced and Qualified Sports Therapist currently First Team Physio for Stourbridge FC and England police.
Richard has a clinic at Stourbridge FC every Thursday evening and has already given good advice to help a couple of our players on their road to recovery.
Should any of our players require advice please contact either Dave or Richard direct on 0780 9616591.
All players MUST be accompanied by a parent or Guardian.

October 15th 2008

GDS IN PREMIER LEAGUE SESSION

GDS were invited to put a series of coaching sessions on by Steve Hopcroft WBA Recruitment Manager with the first being Saturday 11th October 08.
It gave many of our lads the first experience of working in an Academy Environment which they thoroughly enjoyed. Here are the players and coaches outside Albion academy.

September 30th 2008

DAVE MANAGES TO TEACH OLD DOG NEW TRICKS


Dave seen here with Britain's got Talent finalists Kate & Jin

September 18th 2008

Stourbridge launch night great success.

First photo of new venue under floodlights at Stourbridge Football Club.

September 16th 2008

Pat still nifty at fifty.

Pat Hayes seen here with Team Woodhall receiving bottle of champagne to celebrate his 50th birthday in September.

September 16th 2008

Mase wins August Award.


Mason Bullock was the August winner after some fine displays during the month which earned him the award together with a trial at Walsall FC.
He is seen here picking up the award from newly qualified Polo who just completed his FA level One coaching award.

September 16th 2008

Bonehead wins July 08 Keeper of month.

Bradley "Bonehead" Dodd is seen here picking up trophy for July 08 Keeper of the month from Taff on a lovely summers morning.

September 3rd 2008

Goalkeeper development comes to Stourbridge!


Please contact Dave for further details or to book a place on course.

July 1st 2008

2 DAY INTENSIVE SUMMER COURSE IN DUDLEY

GDS are holding a 2 day course at Hawbush Primary School , Brierley Hill
DY5 3 NH on Thursday 24th and Friday 25th July 08

We will cover the following subjects ;

Thursday 24th July 08 10 am - 12 pm SAQ Drills /
Footwork and handling / Shotstopping and positioning

12 pm - 1 pm Lunch

1 pm – 3 pm One on one
situations / reaction and improvisation and goalie wars

3 pm – 3.30 pm Cool down and feedback

Friday 25th July 08 10 am – 12 pm Aerial work /
decision making / zone control , Phase play including communication

12 till – 1 pm Lunch

1.00 pm – 3 pm Dealing with the back pass / distribution/ playing out from the back phase play / start positions and communication.

3 pm – 3.30 pm Cool down and feedback

Please contact Dave on 0777 999 3023 to book we have a few places left.

July 1st 2008

GET WELL SOON LADDERS

Very best wishes go to Jacob “ Ladders “ Harris from everyone at Goalkeeper Development.Ladders sustained a nasty neck and back injury whilst training with his Sunday team and has been in hospital for the last week and is likely to be there for a week or so longer.

Please use the message board to send get well soon messages to Ladders and his mom and dad will pass them on to him.He is in Royal Orthopedic Northfield ward 11.

ALL THE BEST LADDERS AS YOU TAKE STEPS TO A FULL RECOVERY FROM EVERYONE AT GDS.

 

June 30th 2008

HANNAH TOPS OFF BRILLIANT MONTH WITH ANOTHER TROPHY

Hannah Woodhall collects June 08 Keeper of the Month having had a remarkable month.

During the month of June Hanna achieved ;

Sports Personality of the Year at School
• Saved 3 penalties in the semi final and going on to win the final of the U14 ladies tournament at Market Drayton playing for Stafford Town ladies.
• Secured a contract at West Bromwich Albion Ladies U14s
• Winner of GDS June 08 Keeper of the month.

Well done Hannah for your achievements.

June 10th 2008

GDS MEET OLD ENGLAND MANAGER

Whilst purchasing new equipment from Precision Training for our sessions Graham Taylor was on hand to meet up with our team and is seen here.

June 10th 2008

GDS COMMITS TO “ KICK RACISM OUT OF FOOTBALL” CAMPAIGN

Dave is seen here with Kevin Coleman the Grassroots Development officer have signed up to the scheme , which is set up to educate football communities to ensure that any form of discrimination is dealt with in the right way.
GDS welcome everyone regardless of their background to take part in all their activities and we are happy to work with the Kick it out campaign.

June 10th 2008

GDS IN DISCUSSIONS TO APPOINT NEW HEAD COACH
Following discussions with Mr Capello GDS declined his offer to work with us do to his lack of goalkeeping knowledge but wish him all the best in his new job anyway.

 

June 3rd 2008

GDS INVEST IN REVOLUTIONARY NEW GOALS

We are pleased to be associated with Redy Set a revolutionary new inflatable goal system as demonstrated at this years GRASS ROOTS LIVE FOOTBALL event at NEC .

Coaching staff and squad members of GDS are pictured here with Peter Shilton and Billy Wingrove Professional freestyle champion with new goals.

These goals are kept in a sports bag and can be inflated within minutes and will provide an excellent aid to our coaching drills.

Further info can be found on www.redyset.com

June 3rd 2008

BILLY DON’T BE A HERO
May 08 Keeper of the Month was awarded to Billy who despite a difficult month for him shown great character which is typical of Billy and he also has helped us coach at Dudley course and is also “the face” on the Photo Gallery website and was presented with the winning photo and the award by Danny Woodhall.

May 15th 2008

GDS action shots now available from Dudley
and Great Barr academies.

To view action shots click on to www.laurenwoodhall.co.uk and
make a note of j peg numbers required
and order through Dave on Wednesdays or Saturday.

May 12th 2008

DUDLEY WEEK 1 WINNERS

TOM, LAURA AND OLLY SEEN RECEIVING MEDALS FROM COACHES

May 12th 2008

GDS DUDLEY ACADEMY OFF TO A FLYING START.



Launch night of our Dudley academy welcomed 49 new players, including john terry lookalike Ashley Roden seen above in first shot stopping session.

May 8TH 2008

BALLOO CROWNED KING OF THE JUNGLE

Aaron Balloo Jones is seen here picking up April Golden Gloves from Dave after a unnamimous decision last month ..
Aaron has produced some brilliant saves this month and his improvement in a short space of time has earned him the award.

April 13th 2008

GDS SUMMER COURSE STARTS 7th MAY 2008
Photo of Dave with Talon Didlick who has just been awarded a second year extension of his contract at Birmingham City FC.
Talon who was spotted by Dave last summer and joined the Goalkeeper Development Scheme academy last year and has been with Blues since last August.Photo taken to launch this years summer course at Brierley Hill which starts May 7th.


April 8th 2008

SNIFFER SCOOPS ANOTHER TROPHY

Sniffer Joe continues his winning streak following picking up Player of the week and Selsport Golden boot earlier in the month by scooping the MARCH 2008 GDS Golden gloves award to add to his trophy cabinet. Joe has had a fantastic month raising his own profile with some outstanding displays during the month and if he continues in this vein it wont be long before he is playing at a higher level.

April 8th 2008

LOCO SECURES GLOVE SPONSORSHIP

Dave Woodhall has managed to secure James Loco Wren with a 12 month glove deal with Stanno. James who plays for Walsall FC and West Midlands County. James has been using Stanno Ultimate Grip for the past two seasons. Stanno also supply all the kit for Goalkeeper Development scheme

March 28th 2008

Another accolade for GDS


“Team Woodhall” are pictured here after Sniffer Joe picks up Selsport Golden Boot at Goals Darlaston
From left to right Grandad , Pat, Pete , Dave , Sam , Matt Murray , Sniffer , Beavis , Jordon , Velcro

March 28th 2008

Goalkeeper development comes to Dudley!

March 1st 2008

Thomas "Armless" Baker


winner of February 08 Golden Gloves Award and is seen here receiving the trophy from Dave Woodhall.
Toms development has been outstanding in the previous 12 months and his attitude and commitment shown to every training session makes him a worthy winner.

February 2nd 2008

PETE GRABS FIRST GOLDEN GLOVES AWARD


CONGRATULATIONS! To Peter Hayes first winner of Goalkeeper Development Scheme goalkeeper of the month award for January 2008.
Pete pictured above seen here receiving award from head coach Dave Woodhall.
The monthly trophy was achieved for Pete’s work rate, bravery and technical ability shown in every session and sets a very high standard for all future winners to attain.

December 18th 2007

Thank you Seven Trent Water

Thank you for your very kind donation of £500.

This will benefit our development programme greatly and provide the equipment and further training programmes to provide the safe and professional environment for the young keepers to train. Once again thank you.
Yours Faithfully Dave Woodhall (Chief Coach)


 







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