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[quote=Anonymous]I think a well-coached goalie isn't at higher risk of injuries.  The problem at the younger ages is two-fold: 1) the kids playing goalie haven't really been taught to play the position yet; and 2) their opponents aren't totally in control of their bodies.  You can't do as much about 2) - kids will develop more control and coordination as they play the sport, but if you want to protect your kid who is playing goalie a lot, I'd make sure they received some basic instruction before I get a helmet.  Learning how to push a ball wide, use the leg to protect the body, how to hold the head, etc., there are a several technical points that can make a huge difference in how safe the position is.

If done correctly, the goalie often comes out on the better end of many collisions.  My DD has played the position for several years now, and we made sure she had a coach who went over the right way to approach a shooter and take a ball away wide, how to protect the head, etc.  As a result, even though my wife and I always cringe when we see a 1v1, I can't tell you how many times our daughter ends up with the ball, wiping the dirt off her uniform, while some hapless striker is being tended to after going heels over head.  But if you're not taught the proper technique and just going diving down for balls, there is a good chance you are going to get kicked or hurt yourself some other way.[/quote]

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