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 Winter Goalkeeping Academy Camp
Boys Elite Training + College ID  
Directed by UC Santa Barbara Goalkeeping Coach 
December 20-22, 2024
ONLY 5 Goalkeeping Spots Still Available
Online Camp Registration is CLOSED, SPACE STILL AVAILABLE!
Must email [email protected] to reserve your spot​

Register Now!

THE GOALKEEPING ACADEMY

​Ages         Boys 14-18 (High School Age Freshman to Senior)- 2009-2006 Birth Years

Dates       December 20-22, 2024 
 
Day           Friday (5:00pm-8:00pm) Saturday (9:30am-8:00pm) & Sunday (8:30am-3:00pm)  

Location   University of Santa Barbara, CA campus, the most beautiful campus in the United States. The camps boast three, state-of-the-art, lit synthetic soccer fields, centrally located in the midst of the athletic grounds. Campers will have the opportunity to view Harder Stadium at Meredith Field, home of nine consecutive NCAA #1 attendance records and host of the 2010 & 2018 NCAA National Championships, ‘College Cup’.

Staff    The program is Directed by UC Santa Barbara, Goalkeeping Coach, Matias Fernendez.

Level   Open to any and All Boys 14-18 (High School Freshman to Senior)- 2009-2006 Birth Years.  Designed for the highly motivated male goalkeepers.

​Spaces       Limited to only 25 Campers per session (3-day camp)

Cost          $495 (Day- includes lunch on both days). 
                     $620 (Residential- includes housing* at hotel with one roommate and lunch on both days).

Housing.*  Residential campers stay in at off-campus hotel (camp staff will chaperone) within a 5-minute walk to campus, which is perfect for all individuals and teams in attendance.  Campers who require residential option must denote housing and roommate requests when registering online.  If a roommate is not requested a camper will be assigned one randomly (by age & grade)​. Residential campers must bring the $125.00 housing fee in cash to check on Saturday.  If you have   any questions email the camp director at. [email protected]

JOIN US. Come join The Goalkeeping Academy. The camp is for the highly motivated and determined young 14 – 18 year-old males. UC Santa Barbara staff have worked to design an elite high school camp that will prepare the highly motivated goalkeepers for the tactical demands and elite technical skills necessary for players that aspire to play at the top level of the game. 

STAFF.  Learn directly from and work daily with UC Santa Barbara coaches who have a passion and unparalleled enthusiasm to teach and work with kids.  The staff will consist of ONLY of UC Santa Barbara Soccer NCAA National Champion staff.  For Directors and Staff Bio's Click HERE .
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CURRICULUM.  The curriculum is designed for goalkeepers interested in reaching the highest level of the game. Designed and led by the Santa Barbara Soccer Camp Goalkeeping Director, The Goalkeeping Academy is a specialized developmental curriculum that focuses on areas such as shot-stopping, dealing with crosses, game management, distribution and goalkeeper specific strength and agility exercises. 

The Goalkeeping Academy is a dedicated training school for just Goalkeepers. The introduction of ‘The Goalkeeping Academy’ will provide access to a proven, world-class curriculum. This academy will propel the position of Goalkeeper and the sport of soccer to new heights. The school will develop high level goalkeepers that can grow to play at the high school, collegiate or professional level, as well as to build well-rounded student athletes. Our proven, modern-day approach to goalkeeping encourages athletes to exceed their goals by embracing daily challenges on the field, in the classroom, and during competition. 
 
The Curriculum will include topics such as; Footwork, Handling, Angle Shots, Distribution, Communication, Collapse Diving and Extension Diving and dealing with Crosses.  In addition, class- room sessions on Video Analysis, Psychology of Goalkeeping, Building Confidence, Decision Making, Reading the game and Set pieces will provide an enhanced learning environment.  

Learn leadership, discipline, respect, teamwork all while challenged with the cutting edge technical and tactical demands of the goalkeeping position.

SCHEDULE. (Sample)
FRIDAY
4:45pm                             Orientation/ Check in
5:00pm- 6:15pm         Session 1: Technical Skill Development (Distribution) 
6:15pm                             Break
6:30pm- 8:00pm         Session 2: (Collapse and Extension Diving) 
8:30 pm                             Camp Check-In at Hotel (3-Day Residential)
 
SATURDAY
8:00 am                            Camp Check-In at Hotel (2-Day Residential)- Drop Luggage
9:00 am                            Camp Check-in at Fields (2-Day & Residential)     
9:30 – 11:30 am          Training Session 3: GK Wars (Incorporated into Session)
12:00noon                       Lunch
12:45  pm                        Classroom 1: College Recruiting Process
1:30-3:00 pm                 Training Session 4: Goalkeeper Challenges  & Small Sided Games
3:30- 4:30pm                 Tour of Harder Stadium & Training Facilities 
4:30-5:30pm                  Dinner (Campers on own, Isle Vista Dining options)
6:00-8:00 pm                 Training Session 5: 11v11 Games (Incorporated into Full Sided Games)

SUNDAY
8:00 am                            Check out of Hotel /Walk to field (Residential only)
8:30am- 9:15am         Classroom Session 2: Set pieces
9:30 – 11:00 am           Training Session 6: Tactical Function Training w/ Goalkeepers
11:30 am                          Lunch
12:15 pm                          Classroom Topic 3: Physical and Mental Aspects of the Game
1:00- 3:00 pm                Training Session 7: 11v11 Games (Incorporated into Full Sided Games)       
                                                & Penalty Shootout Contest
3:00pm                               Camp Ends (Review & Reflect)
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GENERAL INFORMATION.   
·      All tuition options must be paid in full and is non-refundable. Camp credit only for any
        Santa Barbara Soccer camp within one year.  Click HERE for refund policy.
·      Travel accommodations, flights, buses and train. Click HERE.
·      Confirmation Packet, Schedule, FAQ's, Maps & Directions Click HERE​

CONTACT US.  For additional questions contact the GK Camp Director, Gregory Wilson at [email protected].