Strand Celtic have started a goalkeeping academy for all  the young potential Shay Givens out there. The academy will start on Friday Feburary 12th between 6pm and 7pm.

The academy is open to boys and girls.

The schedule each week is:

6PM to 7PM : Colts goalkeepers (Born 1999 and 2000)

7PM to 8PM: Youths goalkeepers (ages 11 to 18)

All players who are interested in goalkeeping can attend, once they are registered with the club. Equally youth players who may not be playing in goals for their team can attend.

Players are asked to be on the pitch ten minutes before training starts with their gear and gloves. Note players should take both astro and pitch footwear each week as some training may be dependent ont he weather.

The training dates for the remainder of the season is as follows:

Feb 12th

Feb 26th

Mar 12th

MAr 26th

Apr 9th

Apr 23rd

May 7th

May 21st

The academy coaches are:

VINCENT HARTE - Former Sligo Rovers and Strand Celtic goalkeeper

AIDAN CARTY - Former Strand Celtic and Coolera GAA goalkeeper

DAMIEN MCCALLION - Former SLigo Leitrim Oscar Traynor goalkeeper