2026 - summer goalkeeper programs
GK DAY CAMP
JUNE 29 - JULY 2, 2026
9-11am Boys/Girls Ages 8-14
Location: PA Classics Park - Manheim, PA
Our Goalkeeper Day Camp is a position-specific training experience designed for goalkeepers who want to elevate their game. The camp focuses on modern goalkeeping techniques, game-realistic scenarios, and the mental demands of the position.
Led by elite goalkeeper coaches with professional and national-team experience, each session is structured to challenge goalkeepers in a competitive yet supportive environment. Training is age-appropriate and tailored to each keeper’s ability level, ensuring meaningful development for every participant.
Camp Focus Areas:
- Footwork/ handling technique
- Footwork, positioning, and angles
- Shotstopping
- Distribution with feet and hands
- 1v1 situations and breakaways
- Cross management & aerial play
- Decision-making under pressure
- Game awareness & communication
Goalkeepers will work through technical training, small-group exercises, and game-based scenarios that mirror match situations. Emphasis is placed on confidence and building habits that translate directly to game performance.
This day camp is ideal for goalkeepers looking to:
- Refine their technical foundation
- Gain exposure to high-level coaching
- Train in a focused, goalkeeper-only environment
Spots are limited to ensure quality instruction and individual attention.
6-WEEK GOALKEEPER ACADEMY
JUNE 25 JULY 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
6-8pm Boys/Girls Ages 10-16
Location: PA Classics Park - Manheim, PA
Our 6-Week Goalkeeper Academy is a progressive, curriculum-based training program designed for committed goalkeepers who want consistent, high-quality development over time. Goalkeepers train once per week for six weeks, with each session centered on a specific technical and tactical theme that builds toward complete, modern goalkeeping performance.
This academy is led by elite goalkeeper coaches with professional and national-team experience and is structured to provide detailed instruction, repetition, and game-realistic application. Sessions are age-appropriate, competitive, and designed to challenge each goalkeeper at their individual level.
Academy Structure & Focus:
Each week introduces a new core topic while reinforcing concepts from previous sessions, allowing goalkeepers to develop confidence, consistency, and game understanding.
Weekly Themes Include:
· Week 1: Foundations – footwork, set position, handling, and body shape
· Week 2: Shot stopping – angles, positioning, and reaction saves
· Week 3: Distribution – playing out of the back with feet and hands
· Week 4: 1v1 situations – breakaways, decision-making, and timing
· Week 5: Crosses & aerial play – starting positions, movement, and communication
· Week 6: Game integration – match scenarios, leadership, and mental performance
Each session blends:
· Technical training and repetition
· Small-group and individual coaching
· Game-based exercises and live decision-making
· Performance feedback and guided correction
Who This Academy Is For:
This program is ideal for goalkeepers who want:
· Consistent, structured training beyond team sessions
· Exposure to a professional-style goalkeeper curriculum
· Position-specific coaching in a focused environment
· Measurable improvement over a defined training cycle
Spots are intentionally limited to maintain a high coach-to-goalkeeper ratio and ensure individualized attention.
High School PreSeason Boot Camp
JULY 31 - AUGUST 2, 2026
July 31 - 6-8pm Aug 1 - 9-11am & 1-3pm Aug 2 - 9-11am. Boys/Girls Ages 14-18
Location: PA Classics Park - Manheim, PA
Our High School Goalkeeper Preseason Boot Camp is an intensive, short-term training program designed to prepare goalkeepers physically, technically, and mentally for the demands of the upcoming high school season. This is a high-tempo, goalkeeper-specific environment focused on getting keepers sharp, fit, and game-ready before preseason begins.
Every session integrates goalkeeper-specific fitness—not generic running—so conditioning is directly tied to the movements, reactions, and workloads goalkeepers face in matches. Training is demanding, competitive, and intentional, mirroring the pace and pressure of high school preseason play.
Boot Camp Training Focus:
· Shot stopping under fatigue
· Explosive footwork, recovery movements, and diving technique
· High-repetition handling and reaction work
· Distribution and decision-making at game speed
· 1v1s, breakaways, and quick transition moments
· Crosses, aerial actions, and second-phase saves
· Mental toughness, communication, and leadership
Fitness Integration:
Fitness is built into every exercise, emphasizing:
· Explosive power and acceleration
· Repeated sprint and recovery ability
· Agility, balance, and core stability
· Movement efficiency to reduce injury risk
Goalkeepers will be pushed physically while maintaining technical quality and focus—developing the ability to perform late in games and under pressure.
Who This Boot Camp Is For:
This program is ideal for high school goalkeepers who:
· Want to enter preseason fit and confident
· Are preparing to compete for starting roles
· Need high-intensity reps before team training begins
· Are serious about performance and accountability
Spots are limited to ensure a competitive environment and high coaching standard.