Camp Philosophy In the modern game the goalkeeper plays a major role on the team. For this reason, this position requires particular care and attention. At Elite Keeper Academy we believe in combining actual game situations with individual technical training to create the key environment to further develop your skills. Our curriculum is designed to improve the overall technical and tactical skills of the beginning as well as the advanced goalkeeper. Youth Camp The youth camp is for younger goalkeepers that need to become proficient in the technical side of goalkeeping. There will be a heavy concentration on technique in a challenging but fun environment. Technical and Tactical topics covered at camp... Set Position / Stance Footwork Basic Shot Stopping -Ground Balls -Basket Catch -Contour Catch -High Contour Collapse Dive Breakaways -Before the shot -At the same time as the shot -After the shot Angles and Positioning Distribution Communication Back Pass Advanced Camp The Advanced Camp is for the older goalkeeper (U13 and above) that has a good technical base and is looking for improvement on the more advanced techniques needed for higher level club and high school play. Our sessions begin with technique, add pressure and some decision making, continually challenging the goalkeeper until we end with match-like pressure where technical and decision making become crucial. Technical and Tactical topics covered at camp... Set Position / Stance Communication Footwork Front smother Basic Shot Stopping Reload -Ground Balls Advanced Footwork -Basket Catch Abdominal Workouts -Contour Catch Speed and Agility -High Contour Back to the Bar Collapse Dive Extension Dives Breakaways Tipping and Parrying -Before the shot Boxing -At the same time as the shot Plyometrics -After the shot Medicine Ball Training Angles and Positioning Pressure Training Distribution Back Pass |