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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
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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. |
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June 30th 2008
| HANNAH TOPS OFF BRILLIANT MONTH WITH ANOTHER TROPHY |
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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.
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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.
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June 10th 2008
| GDS IN DISCUSSIONS TO APPOINT NEW HEAD COACH |
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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.
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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
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June 3rd 2008
| BILLY DON’T BE A HERO |
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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. |
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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.

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May 12th 2008
DUDLEY WEEK 1 WINNERS
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TOM, LAURA AND OLLY SEEN RECEIVING MEDALS FROM COACHES |
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May 12th 2008
| GDS DUDLEY ACADEMY OFF TO A FLYING START. |
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Launch night of our Dudley academy welcomed 49 new players, including john terry lookalike Ashley Roden seen above in first shot stopping session. |
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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.
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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.
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April 8th 2008
SNIFFER SCOOPS ANOTHER TROPHY |
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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.
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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
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March 28th 2008
Goalkeeper development comes to Dudley!
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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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