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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]is it even realistic to expect a coach to give any instruction to the goalie in a game? they're the furthest away from the coach and i've only heard something like 'use your hand' when the kid evidently forgot he could :)[/quote]

Yes, it is.  At U11 rec the fields are small-sided anyway.  The GK may be closer than a mid fielder or striker on the far side.

Here's the general problem - you can't coach soccer like the kids are radio controlled players.  First, they can't react quickly enough.  second, they have to figure out what to do on their own in real-time.  That is true for field players as well as keepers.

Coaches have to let them play; parents have to let them play.  Coaching specifics needs to happen during practices - when they can stop a scrimmage or show them in a drill.  And if the coach won't do that for the keeper, then the OP dad needs to take his kid out to a field himself some evening and show him what to do.  It's not that hard to teach the basics, whether it's scooping, catching, punching, or positioning.  That all needs to be worked on in the environment of practice, not a game, when you can fix the problems.

E.g., if he's always out of position, show him how to keep his bearings, where he needs to be for angles, etc.  If he needs work on catching, throw/kick him bouncing and high balls.  Do some scooping, with rollers, encouraging him to come out.  Show him how to dive properly.  If necessary, sign him up for a GK clinic.

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