2025 goalkeeper academy

Event	Dates	Cost	Register
Goalkeeper Academy	06/06/2025 - 06/08/2025	$394.00	Register

Come join us in Knoxville for the 14th year of the Tennessee Goalkeeper Academy, a unique experience designed just for goalkeepers! Our staff will include current college coaches and current and former collegiate goalkeepers. This highly experienced goalkeeper staff will lead campers through a rigorous three-day, seven-session training camp in the confines of the University of Tennessee’s multi-million-dollar Regal Soccer Stadium. Our on-field sessions will mirror the regimens of collegiate and professional goalkeepers. We will also address leadership and psychological aspects of soccer’s most important position. This will be an exceptional opportunity for goalkeepers from around the country to train together in a specialized environment.

DATES
Friday, June 6th - Sunday, June 8th

LOCATION
Regal Soccer Stadium (2317 Stephenson Drive, Knoxville, TN 37996)

WHO
Open To Boys & Girls Ages 12 - 18

COST
$394 per Player ($375 + $19 Fee)

OPTIONAL ADD-ON
Soccer Ball | Size 5: $26.50 ($25 + $1.50 Fee)

CAMP SCHEDULE

Schedule Details

FRIDAY, JUNE 6th

3:00pm-3:30pm: Registration & Check-In

3:30pm-5:00pm: Session 1 (90 Minutes)

Set Position
Basic Handling: Contour Catch Hand Shape Basket Catch, Front Smothering
Footwork Prior to Shot (“When to Get Set”)
Footwork After Shot (First-Step Explosiveness)

5:00pm-6:00pm: Snack (Not Provided) / Recovery Time
6:00pm-7:30pm: Session 2 (90 Minutes)

Footwork Into a Dive / (Angle of Power-Step; Push off; Shuffle to a Dive; Cross-Step to a Dive)
Low Diving technique (When to Parry)
High Diving Technique (“Top-Hand” Saves)
Shot-Stopping Drills

SUNDAY, JUNE 8th

8:30am-11:00am: Session 6 (150 Minutes)

Crossing
3 Goal Situation
Reaction Saves From Redirects

11:00am-12:00pm: Snack (Not Provided) / Recovery Time

12:00pm-2:00pm: Session 7 (120 Minutes)

Distribution (Goal Kicks, Throws, Punts, Drop-Kicks)
Dealing with Back Passes
Starting the Counter-Attack

2:00pm: Closing Remarks / Pick-Up at Regal Stadium

SATURDAY, JUNE 7th

9:00am-11:30am: Session 3 (150 Minutes)

Breakaways (Recent & Classic Techniques)
Recovering & Reloading
Close-Range Shots / Reaction Saves

11:30am-1:30pm: Lunch (Sandwiches) / Recovery Time

1:30pm-4:00pm: Session 4 (150 Minutes)

Set Pieces / Setting Walls
Communication / Organizing the Defense
Psychological Aspects of Goalkeeping
Goalkeeper Games!!!

4:00pm-6:00pm: Dinner (Pizza) / Recovery Time

6:00pm-8:00pm: Session 5 (120 Minutes)

Goalkeeper Competitions: Keeper Wars!!

8:00pm: Pick-Up at Regal Stadium

CAMPER CHECK LIST

Checklist for campers (please label all items with camper’s name):

Ball (Campers may also purchase a Tennessee Soccer ball for $25 during online registration or in person at registration – we accept cash, check or credit card with the exception of American Express.)
Footwear Suitable for Outdoor Play
Keeper Gloves
Shin guards (Must be worn at all sessions.)
Several Changes of Clothes in Case of Rain (Socks, Shorts & Shirts)
Sunscreen
Water Bottle (If preferred, we will have coolers and cups set up.)
Meals & Snacks** (Meals are NOT provided on Friday and Sunday. Water, Gatorade drinks and recovery products will be available for the campers throughout camp. If your camper has any food allergies, please alert Macaulay ASAP so we may edit our order.)

REFUND POLICY
No refunds for cancellations made within 14 days of your camp start date.

If you have any questions about camp please contact Macaulay Soto at msoto4@utk.edu.

QUESTIONS
If you have any questions about camp please contact Macaulay Soto at msoto4@utk.edu. Hope to see you in Knoxville this summer!

All of Tennessee Sports Camps are open to any and all entrants (limited only by number, age, grade level and/or gender).

Note: The University may postpone or cancel this event due to circumstances or conditions beyond its control, such as, but not limited to, natural disasters, acts or war, acts of God, or public health emergencies. Neither party shall be liable for damages for delay or default if such delay or default is caused by circumstances or conditions beyond its control, such as, but not limited to, natural disasters, acts of war, acts of God, or health emergencies. The Parties will consult with other to determine if the event can be rescheduled. -- It is not permissible for boosters to provide expenses for individuals to attend any of the Tennessee Sports Camps. Expenses include but are not limited to, lodging meals, transportation, and/or camp tuition.