The Longest running Goalkeeper-specific camp provider in the Northwest! | Discover why we are so successful.
Fife, WA
June 24 - 26 | 9am - 3pm | Ages 8 – 18
$265.00
Shelton, WA
June 27 - 29 | 9am - 3pm | Ages 8 – 18
$265.00
Through our own curriculum plyaers focus on developing the essential skills and techniques that goalkeepers need to be successful, such as shot-stopping, diving, handling, footwork, and communication.
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
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