We would most likely be in agreement that we short change our keepers by limiting their technical and physical training to kicking a few balls at them followed by a shooting practice where field players blaze the ball  wide or over the goal. There are very few clubs or teams that are fortunate enough to have specific keeper training personnel, yet that the goal keeper is the only true specialist on the team that requires special training to properly do their job.

Therefore, the head coach needs to still take the time to help the players wishing to play this position by setting up practice sessions that allow them to be the main focal point, as well as setting up some extra training sessions that you can work with them individually or assign them some work that they can do during their own time. In my position I do have the luxury of turning to coaching colleagues who have plenty of expertise in the position, and I have asked them to share their thoughts and opinions on how we can keep developing our youth goalkeepers.

Continuously educating yourself about the game is important so even if you are one of those lucky coaches who can rely on a specialized coach to help your keepers you still need to take the time to learn about the ways you can help your #1 player.