THE GOALKEEPING ACADEMY in conjunction with the COLLEGE ID CAMPS Ages Boys 14-18 (2009 to 2006) Dates December 13-15, 2024 Day Friday (1:30-9:00pm), Saturday (8:00-8:00pm) & Sunday (8:00-4:00pm) Cost $495 (Day/ Commuter- includes lunch) (Note: Due to this camp being held during the school year, we are unable to offer a residential option.)
Location University of Santa Barbara, CA Campus (Rob Turf Field) Staff The Goalkeeping Academy is comprised of College Goalkeeping Coaches including former MLS pro's Training Designed for the highly motivated male goalkeepers LevelCLUB Level Players Only Spaces Limited to only 25 Campers per session (3-day camp)
JOIN US. Come join The Goalkeeping Academy Camps. The camps are for the highly motivated and determined young male 14 – 18 year olds. 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. The Goalkeeping Academy Directors (Coach & Daily Instructor). Learn directly from and work daily with the Goalkeeping staff who have a passion and unparalleled enthusiasm to teach and work with kids. For Directors Bio's Click HERE . 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.
COLLEGE ID CAMPSSCHEDULE. Sample FRIDAY 1:30pm- 2:00pm Orientation/ Check in 2:30pm- 4:00pm Session 1 of the Day: Technical Skill Development (Distribution) 5:00pm Dinner 6:30pm- 8:00pm Session 2 of the Day: (Collapse and Extension Diving) 8:30pm- 9:00pm Classroom Session 1: Video Analysis and Psychology of a Goalkeeping
SATURDAY 8:30am- 9:30am Goalkeeper Wars 10:00am -12noon Incorporated into Sessions with Field Players 12:00noon Lunch 1:00-2:00pm Goalkeeper Challenges 2:00pm -4:00pm Incorporated into Small Sided Games with Field Players 5:00pm Dinner 6:00pm -8:00pm Incorporated into Full Sided Games with Field Players Classroom Session 2: Decision Making and Reading the game SUNDAY 8:30am- 9:30am Classroom Session 3: Set pieces 9:00am -11:00am Incorporated into Sessions with Field Players 12:00noon Lunch 1:00-2:00pm Penalty Shootout Contest 2:00pm -3:30pm Incorporated into Full Sided Games with Field Players 3:30 pm Review & Reflect
INFORMATION. Confirmation Packet, Schedule, FAQ's, Maps & Directions Click HERE
