Lochar Thistle Goal Keepers
GOALKEEPER TRAINING WITH DAVY BYERS
The goalkeepers had a real treat tonight (Monday 11th March 2013) with Queen of the South goalkeeper coach, Davy Byers taking the training. All the players and coaches learned a lot from Davy's input and we would like to thank him for taking time out of his busy schedule to join us and pass on his knowledge and experience.
NEW GOALKEEPING COACHES
The club are grateful for the assistance of Garry Duff who has agreed to help out on the Monday nights training. Garry will support Darren covering as many nights as his work will allow. We are really thankful for Garry's help and support.
Garry at training and a selection of the boys going through their paces.
Lochar Thistle Youths AFC are proud to welcome two new goalkeeping coaches who have agreed to train the club goalkeepers. Darren Martin and Graham Wright who have strong links to the club have accepted the opportunity to train the club's keepers who appear to be thoroughly enjoying the Monday night training sessions.
Training has now moved back to a Monday night between 6pm - 7pm at a cost of £2. The club would like to thank Darren and Graham for their assistance and wish them all the best in the coming months.
GOALKEEPERS TRIP TO NEWCASTLE GOALKEEPER ACADEMY TRAINING TRIP
The goalkeepers had an excellent day out on the 6th May 2012 when they travelled down to Newcastle to train at the Newcastle United training ground. It was an early start for the players who left Dumfries at 6:30 am to travel to Newcastle for a 9am start. The boys were put through their paces by goalkeeping coach Steven Graham who provided a 2 hour training session.
After the training the boys headed across the city to St James Park where they watched the game against Manchester City. Ruaridh Wallace was fortunate to assist as a ballboy at the ground and was able to watch the players at close range as they warmed up and played the match.
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Goalkeepers Train with Scotland Player Cameron Bell
The Lochar Thistle AFC Goalkeeper Academy had a special visitor this month when Cammy Bell attended at the weekly training session. Cammy, who currently plays for Kilmarnock and recently appeared for Scotland against the Faroe Islands to earn his first cap. Cammy is now a regular within the Scotland team and the players were keen to learn from his knowledge and experience.
The players, coaches and committee would like to thank Cammy for taken time out of his busy schedule to support the club.
Under 15s Goalkeepers coached by Stewart Rae.
Stewart preparing to start Monday night training. The keepers were getting some practise with the new HO reflex footballs which are designed to move in the air to test the keepers reflexes.
Stewart and the keepers would like to thank Grant McCubbin from Klic Cars, Heathhall Industrial Estate, Dumfries for sponsoring the new footballs.
Stewart is pictured with Donald Young from the Dumfries Timber Co. Ltd, Unit C2 Lochar Industrial estate, Catherinefield Road, Heathhall, Dumfries, who sponsored the goalkeepers to allow them to purchase two sets of these Global Goals.
Global Goals are used by many of the Premier League Clubs and are excellent for allowing players to practise their passing, crossing, shooting and goalkeeping skills.
Donald endured a wet and windy night to come to the club to meet the players and present the goals. The players, coaches and committee would like to thank Donald for his support and assistance.
Above From left to right Graham Lennox ex-Keeper coach and club volunteer with Keiran Murray u17's, Connor Harkness u15's Ryan Martin u13 Colts Taylor Hall u11's and Derry Lennox u11's Not pictured Jake Gemmell u13's
Lochar Goalies' In safe hands!
Monday nights at lochar's pitch you will find a dedicated band of club members training very hard.... The goalies are coached by Stuart Rae and Rab Mcolm the former Queen of the South Keeper.
We also have using our facilities senior keepers Vinnie Parker (Threave Rovers) Tommy Muirhead (Crichton) and Graham Wright (Dalbeattie Star) all who are ex lochar players training under the tutorage of Rab.
This is a huge success story for the club and Thanks must go to Stuart and Rab for their dedication and commitment.
Left Tommy Muirhead in action
Above - Tommy Muirhead and Vinnie parker put new boy Tom Mcubbin through his paces.