About
Drive GK offers weekly small-group goalkeeper training and summer goalkeeper camps. The summer camps include footwork, handling, shot stopping, distribution, and crosses. It also offers college-level training for older goalkeepers preparing for college-level pace, standards, and decision-making.
Programs
- Small-Group Training — AGES 7-17 · Weekly · Weekly goalkeeper sessions at Drive GK training centers in Morton Grove, Vernon Hills, Evanston, and Chicago.
- College-Level Training — AGES 18+ · Advanced sessions for older goalkeepers preparing for college-level pace, standards, and decision-making.
- Summer Goalkeeper Camps — Multi-day goalkeeper camps in Chicagoland with focused work on footwork, handling, shot stopping, distribution, and crosses.
At a glance
- Ages: 7–18 years old
About the provider
Drive GK says it was founded by Tom Paparounis and is led by him and staff with collegiate, youth club, professional, and goalkeeper-specific coaching experience. Tom Paparounis has more than 25 years of coaching experience and holds an Advanced National Goalkeeping Diploma from United Soccer Coaches and a National C License from USSF. The site also lists Stephen Tuang, who holds a USSF D License, a United Soccer Coaches Goalkeeping Level 1 Diploma, and USSF Grassroots Licenses for 7v7, 9v9, and 11v11.
The program page states 2026 camps have concluded and future dates and pricing are to be announced. It also states camp refunds: cancellation requests received less than one week before camp incur a 25% transaction/administrative fee. The free assessment is for ongoing Drive GK training, not camp registration.
What families say
“I would recommend this camp for almost anyone at any skill level. The coaches were engaged enough to move kids up or down, girl's or boys. My daughter loved the camp & we will be back! Keep up the energy for teaching, it really shines through.” — George Ganas, Parent of Zoe
“We have been part of the Drive GK story for about 4 years. Drive Gk has been a key cornerstone for both of my boys growth, mentally and physically. Drive works on developmemt and enjoyment of the position from youngers to olders. My oldest is a sophmore at a D1 program and my youngest is a Senior in highschool looking to play in college as well.” — Jeff Waite, Parent of Connor & Austin
Last updated August 24, 2026.
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