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C A G E   C A P

G O A L K E E P E R STM

Only a goalie can appreciate what a goalie goes through.

– Jacques Plante 

WHAT WE DO

Cage Cap's area of instruction is singular: the development and training of the water polo goalkeeper. 

 

We train goalkeepers to have the confidence, creativity and fundamental skills necessary to make a game-winning save. 

 

But, we place equal emphasis on cultivating a goalkeeper’s toughness, grit and character for when she or he misses that save. 

Simply stated, we strive to establish a strong body, strong mind and strong voice for each of our goalkeepers. 

WHAT WE CULTIVATE

We promote a unique environment at Cage Cap from day one.  

 

Cage Cap trains warriors not merely winners.  Learn more here

 

WHO WE ARE

Cage Cap's director is Tommy Rea (pronounced "Ray").

 

Rea can be found in the water or on the pool deck working with goalkeepers and coaches from across the nation and at all levels of competition.

WHAT WE EMPHASIZE
BODY
MOVEMENT
SHOTS FROM WITHIN
4 METERS
PENALTY
SHOTS
LOB
SHOTS
BLOCKING FORM
MOVEMENT
OUT FROM
THE CAGE
2-METER DEFENSIVE  POSITIONING
AND TACTICS
PASSING AND COUNTER ATTACK PASSING
PASSING AND COUNTERATTACK
CAGE POSITIONING
LATERAL MOVEMENT
6-ON-5 DEFENSIVE POSITIONING
AND TACTICS
COMMUNICATION

WHAT A TYPICAL YEAR LOOKS LIKE

Primary in-season

On-deck and in-water instruction during the course of the season

 

Off-season

Weekly virtual training sessions

Two- to three-times per week strength and conditioning sessions

Summer

Three-day intensive camp participation

Community

Opportunities to participate in local, regional and national not-for-profit events along with other CAGE CAP goalkeepers and staff

WHERE WE ARE

Cage Cap trains wherever goalkeepers are -- individually or within the team setting. 

 

Cage Cap tailors its approach to your specific needs whether it be a single session, a series of sessions in-season or off-season, a multi-day camp or as a member of your staff.

ON THE AIR:

Near Side Low Podcast

April 2021

Spin Lob Podcast

June 2020

COMING UP NEXT:

 

Innsbrook Resort Water Polo Adventure

June 15, 2024

@innsbrookresort

Saint Louis Lions Women's Water Polo Club Goalkeeper Camp

June 21-23, 2024

@stl.lions.polo

WHERE'D YOU GET THAT PATCH?

Cage Cap family members can be spotted by the patch each has earned.

 

WHO WE SUPPORT

Cage Cap and its goalkeepers are proud to support our friends at:

Diversity in Aquatics.

Please visit at diversityinaquatics.org.

Play Like a Girl!

Please visit at iplaylikeagirl.org.

The Changing the Game Project.  

Please visit at changingthegameproject.com.

TREAD 365.  

Please visit at tread365.com.

CONTACT
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