Hi Carl, very similar position with U13 girls a while back, I had an older girl, excellent GK, come along and 'role model' the GK position, just her and the the girls, I stepped away. The girls thought this was super cool and fought over the gloves for the next game. We are also adding some GK basic work into sessions, led by me but delivered by the U13 GK (who now has IDOL like status) and again we have a queue to participate. The rookies then get a 1/4 in the next match. We ensure we have our best defenders to minimise shots and we concentrate on simple instructions for goal kicks, drop kicks and coming out for one on ones. We also inform the ref that the GK is a rookie and ask for help reminding the GK about back pass, where to take the kick from etc, never met a ref yet that was not willing to help. persevere and good luck and let us know how you get on. Build build and build their confidence.

When without a keeper we get 2 players, half each in goal and other half in their preferred position, no sub time for them in the game.

If no volunteers, names in a hat. Previous volunteers don't go in.

Consider playing some small sided handball games - throw, catch and score by throwing a ball into the net or through a gate. Consider playing the old Level 1 game "Robin Hood" sometimes called 'Robbing The Nest' but instead of using it as a Running With The Ball or Dribbling exercise, have players use their hands and start by rolling the ball underarm along the ground and then progress to a 'javelin style' pass and then overarm bowl for longer distances. If all players have a chance to throw and catch the ball they will be less wary of facing shots in games. When practicing shot stopping start with players on their knees, in pairs, with a ball each. Roll the ball to the side and have them practice diving to the side (try to land on ribs rather than elbow to avoid longer issue injuries) with the ball just in reach. Go both sides. One serves, one saves then the saver serves back to their partner. Gradually progress to a standing dive. Hope that helps