More than 150 goalkeepers at the Easter tour 2023!

More than 150 goalkeepers at the Easter tour 2023: A complete success!

On April 1st and 2nd, 2023, we celebrated the premiere of our Easter Tour! Our intensive goalkeeper camps in Brixen (ITA), Düsseldorf (GER), St. Pölten (AUT), and Frankfurt (GER), as well as the popular KEEPERDAYS in Salzburg (AUT) and Munich (GER), welcomed over 150 enthusiastic goalkeepers . They were supported by more than 40 experienced goalkeeper coaches . A look back at unforgettable days full of training, passion, and progress!

Goalkeeper Camp Easter Tour 2023 – Group of goalkeepers and coaches
Over 150 goalkeepers participated in the first Easter tour.

St. Pölten: Over 30 young talents defy the wind

For the first time, we were able to use the superbly maintained sports complex in St. Pölten . With its numerous grass and artificial turf pitches, as well as modern infrastructure, this location proved ideal for future goalkeeper camps. Despite the occasionally strong winds, the more than 30 participants were undeterred. They used eight intensive hours to specifically improve their skills in all relevant goalkeeping areas and to gain valuable experience.

A milestone: Austria's first all-female goalkeeper camp

Simultaneously, a historic event took place in Austria: the first goalkeeper camp exclusively for women and girls aged 14 and over ! Our female talents had the unique opportunity to train under the professional guidance of coach Jaromir Pitak and Reinhard Dietl, goalkeeper coach at the Austrian Football Association's Women's Academy . An important step towards promoting women's football and the goalkeeper position!

Women's Goalkeeper Camp 2023 with professional coaches
Historic: The first exclusive goalkeeper camp for women and girls in Austria.

Brixen (ITA): Ball machine for more precise reactions

For the second time, we were guests of USD Bressanone and ASV Milland in picturesque Brixen, South Tyrol. Under the experienced leadership of Simon Manzoni and his team, a special highlight was introduced this time: the innovative ball machine ! This training device allows for even more precise shooting and reaction training, especially for older goalkeepers. In addition to numerous Italian participants, many keepers from Tyrol also took part in the camp. And the best part: We'll be back in South Tyrol in June for the already traditional Pro Elite Goalkeeper Camp in Nals !

Goalkeeper training with a ball machine in Brixen
Innovation in goalkeeper training: The ball machine in Brixen.

Düsseldorf (GER): Intensive training in North Rhine-Westphalia

Following the successful Christmas intensive camp in Gelsenkirchen in December, we returned to North Rhine-Westphalia once again. At Sparta Bilk, over 25 participants from the region and beyond trained for two days. Under the experienced guidance of Samir Handanagic , they worked in small groups, which were tailored to age and ability. The program consisted of a combination of...