Residential Goalkeeper Camps
You only need to pay a deposit of $150 per camp, per person to lock in this discount - remaining balance is due 7 days prior to camp starting.
Goalkeeping is a unique position in the game of soccer and requires specialized training to develop the goalkeeping skills, self confidence and toughness to be the team’s last line of defense and first point of attack.To be effective in the position, goalkeepers need to be well trained technically and tactically to integrate into the team’s defense. The goalkeeper is the leader and communicator.The design of Soccer Academy’s goalkeeper training will develop goalkeepers to be decision makers. The program is designed to be progressive based upon the age, ability and experience of the individual goalkeeper.
Dynamic Training
Fundamentals of Goalkeeping:
- Stance, footwork, ball handling
- Angles and positioning
- Shot stopping: catching, diving, and deflecting
- Ball distribution: throwing and punting
- 1 v 1 breakaways
- Crossed balls
Physical Training:
- Warm-up and cool-down
- Conditioning and nutrition
- Injury prevention
- Strength, agility, and quickness
Functional Training:
- Communication
- Systems of marking
- Organizing the defense
- Controlling the box
- Principles of defense
Team Play:
- Match play situations
- Leadership and confidence
- Maintaining a positive attitude
- Poise and maturity
- Keeping focus
Self-Management:
- Self-evaluation and setting goals
- Video analysis
- Learning from mistakes
- Developing a training plan
2019 Residential Dates
| Camp Type | Location | Dates | Ages | Cost |
| Champions Camp | University of Mary Washington | July 28 - August 1 | 12-18 | $475-$699 |
| Team Camp | University of Mary Washington | July 28 - August 1 | 11 v 11 Teams | $450-$675 |
| Elite Camp | University of Mary Washington | July 28 - August 1 | 12-18 | $500-$725 |
| Team Camp | Randolph Macon Academy | August 4-8 | 7v7 or 9v9 Teams | $425-$640 |
| Champions Camp | Randolph Macon Academy | August 4-8 | 9-12 | $435-$650 |
| Junior Elite Camp | Randolph Macon Academy | August 4-8 | 9-12 | $450-$695 |
| Mini Team Camp | Randolph Macon Academy | August 4-6 | 7v7 or 9v9 Teams | $395 |
Extended Day - this option suits people who live locally to the camp. It includes everything a Resident Camper gets apart from overnight stay and breakfast. The players arrive after breakfast (around 8.15am) and leave at around 8.30pm each day. The first day they come at registration with everyone else and the last day they leave at noon with everyone else.