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PRO
GOALKEEPER
CAMP
✅ 13 JANUARY
✅ PAUL WADE FIELD
✅ ALBERT PARK, VIC
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Train Like a Pro Keeper
TJ Dutch Football Academy, in partnership with N1 Australia, will host a pro goalkeeper development camp on 13 January at Paul Wade Fields, Albert Park (Victoria).

The camp is for goalkeepers aged 6 to 16 and is divided into three age groups, with a maximum of eight players per group. Younger players aged 6–8 complete a two-hour session focused on handling, footwork, confidence with the ball and early decision-making, while goalkeepers aged 9–16 take part in a four-hour session covering positioning, distribution, dealing with shots and crosses, one-on-one situations and game-based problem solving.

The camp provides practical, age-appropriate training in a small group environment, giving each participant feedback they can apply in regular practice.
🗓 WHEN?
13 January 2025
One-day pro goalkeeper development camp.
📍 WHERE?
Paul Wade Fields, Albert Park
Central Melbourne location
with quality facilities
👥 FOR WHOM?
Goalkeepers aged 6–16
Three age-based groups with a maximum of eight players.
Pro Keeper Camp Coaches
  • Thom Jonkerman
    Head of Academy
    Dutch professional goalkeeper with experience in European football pathways, including the Nike Academy and FC Eindhoven. Now coaching goalkeepers at Melbourne Victory FC while playing as senior keeper for Westvale FC.
  • Jayden Szmerling
    Goalkeeper Coach
    Goalkeeper at South Melbourne FC with experience in youth and senior environments. Focuses on developing strong fundamentals and confidence in young keepers.

  • Anton Gavrilov
    Junior Goalkeeper Coach
    Goalkeeper for South Melbourne FC in NPL U13 and goalkeeper for the National Australian squad at the U13 World Cup 2025 in Brazil. Shares practical insight with younger keepers through demonstrations and peer learning.
Spots are limited. Book yours now!
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Camp Program
Tuesday, January 13 | Paul Wade Field | Albert Park

Development Keepers

Progression Keepers

Advanced Keepers

  • 9:00 – 9:30
    Movement & Basic Handling
    Warm-up games, coordination activities, and simple catching drills. Focus on hand shape, confidence with the ball, and settling into the session.
  • 9:00 – 10:15
    Technique & Footwork Foundation
    Warm-up and activation, followed by structured handling work (high, low, collapse catches), stance, set position, footwork patterns, and movement into line with the ball.
  • 9:00 – 10:30
    Technical Refinement & Positioning
    Warm-up and activation, followed by advanced handling demands, set position variation, angle play, footwork efficiency, collapsing/extension diving, and positioning adjustments based on ball location and game phases.
  • 9:30 – 10:15
    Footwork & Safe Technique
    Learning ready position, small shuffles, soft landings, and introductory diving on safe surfaces. Activities are low-pressure and adjusted to each child’s comfort level.
  • 10:15 – 11:45
    Shot-Stopping, 1v1s & Distribution
    Game-related scenarios including angle play, reaction saves, safe diving, one-on-one decision making, basic dealing with crosses, and ball distribution using feet and hands.
  • 10:30 – 12:00
    Match Problems: Crosses, 1v1s & Distribution Under Pressure
    Scenario-based training including high balls and crossings, traffic management, one-on-one situations, recovery actions, and distribution expectations — passing, breaking lines, and playing out under pressure.
  • 10:15 – 11:00
    Game Situations & Confidence Building
    Fun mini-games and simple match scenarios to apply skills, followed by group cool down and a short chat about teamwork, trying again, and enjoying goalkeeping.
  • 11:45 – 13:00
    Game Application & Mindset Skills
    Small-sided keeper games, realistic match sequences, communication, resilience, learning from mistakes, plus cool down and feedback to take into regular training.
  • 12:00 – 13:00
    Game Realism, Decision Making & Mental Resilience
    Small-sided match sequences, tactical communication, leadership behaviours, response to errors, and competition drills, followed by cool down and individual feedback for ongoing development.
Participation cost
Development Keepers
(6–8year old)
$50
Small groups with real individual coaching time

Delivered by a National-level young goalkeeper with competition experience
  • Focused 2-hour program built around age-specific skill development
Book your spot
Progression Keepers
(9–13 years)
$100
Small groups with real individual coaching time
  • Delivered by a South Melbourne FC goalkeeper experienced in youth development environments
  • A structured 4-hour program targeting technical, tactical and confidence growth.
Book your spot
Advanced Keepers
(14–16 years)
$100
Small groups with real individual coaching time
  • Delivered by a professional goalkeeper and Melbourne Victory coach with European experience
  • Intensive 4-hour program focused on real game demands, decision making and resilience
Book your spot
Supported by N1 Australia
N1 Goalkeeper Gloves (Aus) is the official Australian distributor of N1 Goalkeeper, a specialist brand from Spain trusted by professional keepers worldwide. Based in Melbourne, we supply high performance goalkeeper gloves designed for elite grip, durability and match day confidence.

Our range supports goalkeepers of all ages, from developing juniors to advanced players, using professional grade German latex, ergonomic cuts and reinforced construction.

N1 Australia works with clubs, academies and individual keepers, giving goalkeepers access to the same glove technology used at professional level.

Our mission is to equip Australian goalkeepers with premium gloves they can trust when it matters most.
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