goalkeeper camp, Goalkeeper training

The Longest running Goalkeeper-specific camp provider in the Northwest!

Helping 100's of goalkeepers and families achieve their dreams since 2016

Search examples "Seattle" - "soccer camps" -  "private training" - " goalkeeping"

At Elite Goalkeeper Camps, our mission is to empower goalkeepers of all ages and skill levels to reach their full potential. We partner with the world's leading goalkeeping academies, coaches and equipment providers to provide comprehensive training programs and cutting-edge equipment that is designed to improve every aspect of your game. Whether you're a beginner looking to learn the basics or a seasoned pro seeking to refine your skills, we have a program that's right for you. Join us today and experience the elite difference!

2025 Elite Goalkeeper Camp | June 30 – July 3

REGISTER HERE Elite Goalkeeper Camps The Longest running Goalkeeper-Specific camp provider in the Northwest! | Discover why we are so successful. Registered GKs get…

REGISTRATION

About Us: Fairo Goalkeeping / Elite Goalkeeper Camps

Since 2016 Fairo Soccer Academy's Elite Goalkeeper Camps offer a unique opportunity for goalkeepers of all levels to elevate their game. We go beyond training - we empower you. Whether you're a coach looking to build your brand, a goalkeeper seeking to refine your skills, or an aspiring pro wanting to connect with the global community, Fairo has something for you.

Our extensive library of free resources provides valuable knowledge to coaches and players alike. We foster open collaboration across borders, allowing goalkeepers and coaches to share ideas and learn from each other. Top it all off with the chance to participate in international exchange programs, where you can train with the best and connect with fellow goalkeepers from around the world. Take the next step in your goalkeeping journey – enroll in a Fairo Elite Goalkeeper Camp today!

Through our own curriculum players focus on developing the essential skills and techniques that goalkeepers need to be successful, such as shot-stopping, diving, handling, footwork, and communication.

chestnut hill soccer training, soccer camps, TACOMA GOALKEEPING

Building Champions: Why Repetition is the Secret Weapon of Goalkeeping Camps

Goalkeeping essentials for any aspiring goalkeeper, the dream is clear: diving like a superhero, making impossible saves, and leading your team to victory. But…

4 Goalkeepers’ Coach Berneanou | Mentor Program

Goalkeepers! Up Your Game with the George Berneanou Mentoring Program! Calling all aspiring and dedicated goalkeepers! Are you ready to take your skills to…

Finding the Middle Ground in Goalkeeper Coaching: The Goalkeeper’s Bubble

Do You Thrive on the flash? The basics? What helps define a “Balanced Approach to Goalkeeper Coaching?” Many goalkeepers, in their training, tend to…

Fife, WA | Ages 14+ Goal-Scoring Soccer Clinic

Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity! Join Fairo Sport and Alejandro Charif for four intense days of goal-scoring soccer training, and take your game to the next level

Understanding the Game as a Field Player: Crucial for Beginning Goalkeepers

As a beginning goalkeeper, it’s easy to focus solely on improving your saves and mastering the technical aspects of the position. However, understanding the…

Master the Effortless Goalkeeper Save with Proprioception Training

During training sessions with small group goalkeeper training or at one of the Elite Goalkeeper Camps with SoccerPlus we train balance and coordination to help with timing, balance, and coordination.

SEPT 23 – 24 | TUKWILA & TACOMA WASHINGTON | GOALKEEPER CLINICS

Stephen Swagner is one of few Americans to have 1st division goalkeeper experience in Chile and Bolivia. Since founding Fairo Sport, Stephen  has trained hundreds of  players at goalkeeping specific camps and clinics throughout the world.

Goalkeeper Training in Spokane, Washington | 2023 Soccer and Goalkeeping Camps

High School Goalkeepers Join Coach Stephen Swanger for a 3-hour High School Goalkeeper Training in Spokane, Washington on July 29, 2022

Coaches Stephen Swanger and Nathan Salveson Bring Professional Soccer Experience to a Goalkeeper – Specific Camp this August 8 – 10 | Renton, Washington | August 8 – 10 |

TWO GREAT SMALL-GROUP GOALKEEPER TRAINING FORMATS! Fairo Sport Elite Goalkeeping Camp (Ages 9 – 15) Future Pro ID Camp (Ages 14 – 21)

There’s a Fire on Bainbridge Island! Fairo Sport and BIFC Soccer Camp with SoccerPlus and Post to Post Player Pathways

Fairo Sport and Bainbridge Island FC present a SoccerPlus Post to Post Soccer Camp Experience August 15 – 18, 2022 Learn more about  Bainbridge…

CONTACT US

Black desing no background

Fairo Elite Goalkeeper Camps: Become a Wall in the Northwest!

Fairo Elite Goalkeeper Camps, the longest-running goalkeeper-specific camp in the Northwest USA, is here to help you elevate your game! Proudly born in the Puget Sound area, our camps offer a unique and enriching experience for goalkeepers of all ages and abilities.

Sharpen Your Skills with Expert Coaching:

  • Personalized instruction from experienced goalkeeper coaches.
  • Focus on essential skills: shot-stopping, diving, handling, footwork, communication.
  • Game-like situations: scrimmages and games to apply your skills in a competitive environment.
  • Grouped by age and ability: tailored learning for optimal development.
  • Fun and inclusive: a positive environment where everyone feels comfortable growing.

Unleash Your Inner Wall with Our Proven Curriculum:

  • Bilateral Coordination: improve agility and reaction time for dynamic saves.
  • Dexterity Drills: develop ball handling and hand-eye coordination.
  • Mastering Technique: diving, shot-stopping, parrying, and footwork fundamentals.
  • Ball Control & Management: learn to effectively control and distribute the ball.
  • Game-Specific Training: hone your decision-making and reactions under pressure.

Structured Training for Peak Performance:

Each session follows a 4-phase structure:

  • Activation: enhance coordination, agility, and reaction time.
  • Technique Practice: perfect fundamental goalkeeper skills.
  • Skill (Pressure Practice): incorporate plyometrics, improve stamina, and refine decision-making.
  • Unannounced Practice: develop game awareness and pressure performance under realistic scenarios.

Sample Training Activities:

  • Defending the Goal Line: positioning, body shape, and mastering the "Goalkeeper Bubble."
  • Blocking Techniques: diving, parrying, and controlling rebounds at close range.
  • 1v1 Saves: effective strategies for defending passes, reducing shooting space, and decision-making.
  • Long Shots: mastering extension and collapse dives for confident saves.
  • Recovery Techniques: learn the "Rocker," "Swivel," and "Same-Side" recovery methods.
  • Reading & Attacking Crosses: choose the best approach to deal with crosses effectively.
  • Initiating Attacks: develop quick and accurate throws or kicks to transition from defense to offense.

Led by the Experienced Stephen Swanger:

Stephen Swanger, our Camp Director, brings a wealth of experience to the field. Learn more about his impressive career HERE

Ready to Join the Fairo Elite Goalkeeper Family?

Read | The Goalkeeper's Bubble 

The GK's Bubble is a haven for all things goalkeeping. It's a place where keepers of all levels, from peewee to pro, can come together to learn, share, and grow.

We're passionate about the beautiful game, and we believe that goalkeeping is the most important and underrated position on the pitch. That's why we're dedicated to providing our readers with the best possible resources to help them take their game to the next level.