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Drive Goalkeeping Camps focuses on goalkeeper-specific training that includes extension diving, teaching of proper diving technique, and goalkeeper competitions. Camp activities cover handling and footwork, cross management and distribution, diving and breakaways, as well as communication, organizing the defense, positioning, conditioning, injury prevention, strength training, confidence building and leadership, concentration, and positive imagery. Technical training, technical and functional training, and functional training with competition are each addressed as daily topics.
• Ages: 8–14 years old
• Schedule: June 15–19, 2026, from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm, with check-in starting at 8:30 am
• Price: Price: $300 (price increase Feb 15th).
Drive Goalkeeping Camps is under the direction of Founder Tom Paparounis, whose curriculum is based on more than 20 years of coaching and playing experience at the youth, collegiate, and professional levels. The Drive Goalkeeping Coaching Methodology draws from his study with goalkeeper coaches from around the United States and Europe and takes into account United States Soccer Federation and United Soccer Coaches age-appropriate coaching standards for player development. The stated mission is developing goalkeepers through a professional training environment of quality repetition and player engagement, with training that prepares players for the technical, tactical, physical, mental, and social demands of the position while considering each player’s unique learning style.
Drive Goalkeeping Camps notes a track record of developing athletes in line with this mission. The program offers group instruction from Director Tom Paparounis, and training groups are organized by age and skill level. Drive Goalkeeping also has a partnership with Soccer Store European Sports and a brand ambassadorship with Force of Nature.
Parent and player testimonials describe the sessions as rigorous, customized to individual needs, challenging, and impactful, and note a focus on both skill and mental development. Testimonials also reference training that is dynamic and competitive, with a clear purpose to each activity, and describe Tom Paparounis as providing skills, theory, and detailed individual advice. Former and current goalkeepers in the testimonials include players connected with FC United, Chicago Fire, Chicago City Soccer Club, Fordham University, and a former professional goalkeeper for C.F. Pachuca in Mexico.
Last updated January 14, 2026.
• Ages: 8–14 years old
• Schedule: June 15–19, 2026, from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm, with check-in starting at 8:30 am
• Price: Price: $300 (price increase Feb 15th).
Drive Goalkeeping Camps is under the direction of Founder Tom Paparounis, whose curriculum is based on more than 20 years of coaching and playing experience at the youth, collegiate, and professional levels. The Drive Goalkeeping Coaching Methodology draws from his study with goalkeeper coaches from around the United States and Europe and takes into account United States Soccer Federation and United Soccer Coaches age-appropriate coaching standards for player development. The stated mission is developing goalkeepers through a professional training environment of quality repetition and player engagement, with training that prepares players for the technical, tactical, physical, mental, and social demands of the position while considering each player’s unique learning style.
Drive Goalkeeping Camps notes a track record of developing athletes in line with this mission. The program offers group instruction from Director Tom Paparounis, and training groups are organized by age and skill level. Drive Goalkeeping also has a partnership with Soccer Store European Sports and a brand ambassadorship with Force of Nature.
Parent and player testimonials describe the sessions as rigorous, customized to individual needs, challenging, and impactful, and note a focus on both skill and mental development. Testimonials also reference training that is dynamic and competitive, with a clear purpose to each activity, and describe Tom Paparounis as providing skills, theory, and detailed individual advice. Former and current goalkeepers in the testimonials include players connected with FC United, Chicago Fire, Chicago City Soccer Club, Fordham University, and a former professional goalkeeper for C.F. Pachuca in Mexico.
Last updated January 14, 2026.
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