This goalkeeper-specific camp is designed for the male and female keeper interested in training in a focused & demanding environment in order to bring their game to the next level. Campers will experience elite goalkeeper training from former professional goalkeepers, current ACC goalkeeper coaches, and current ACC goalkeepers. The aim of this camp is to keep coach-to-camper ratio low and to ensure personalized training and assessment for each goalkeeper. This intimate setting will also allow for more repetitions in our technical on-the-field training sessions, covering tops including, but not limited to: handling, diving, extension diving, crosses, breakaways, distribution, and footwork. The camp will also highlight the importance of sports psychology, nutrition and strength & conditioning to our unique position, while covering sport performance exercises that will maximize your abilities as a goalkeeper. Come out and join us and bring your goalkeeping to the next level!
Tentative Schedule
Friday
- 3:45pm – Check-In
- 4-5:45pm – Footwork, Handling, & Diving
- 5:45-6:30 – Lecture: Sports Psychology For Goalkeepers
- 6:30-8:00 – Shot Stopping
Saturday
- 8:45am – Gates open
- 9-9:45am – GK Movement (GK-Specific speed, agility, & strength)
- 9:45am–11:15am – Breakaways, Through Balls, 1v1s
- 11:30am-1pm – Distribution
Sunday
- 8:45am – Gates open
- 9am-10:45am – Crosses
- 10:45am-11:15am – Classroom session on Set Pieces/Setting Walls
- 11:15am-12:45pm – Competitions & Games
- 12:45-1pm – Closing remarks
Check-In
Check-In will be located at the field on Friday, June 25th at 3:30pm. On Saturday and Sunday mornings there will be no official “Check-In.” Instead, we will just call roll when we get started at 9am each day.
What to Bring
Soccer ball, cleats, Shin Guards, Gloves, Water Bottle, Snacks/Gatorade, sunscreen, sneakers/running shoes/indoor shoes (in case of bad weather).
Confirmation E-mail
After registration, you will receive an e-mail confirming your purchase. You will get a more detailed confirmation e-mail with the schedule and logistics closer to the date of camp.
Contact Kim Kern at krkern@ncsu.edu if you have questions about the Summer Camp.
