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International Goalkeeper Residential 2019
Are you looking for a goalkeeper specific goalkeeping course for your child this Summer?
Here at Elite Goalkeeper Academy we are running our 2nd annual International Goalkeeper Residential in Durham and have already had a fantastic response!
... Why the International Goalkeeper Residential?
> We have sole use of the site and facilities > Food prepared to our specifications > High quality playing surfaces > We can cater to goalkeepers across the World > All coaches qualified to MINIMUM UEFA B and all with Professional Academy/Club experience > Great facilities for downtime including; pool tables, table tennis, music room and TV/cinema room
To book your place, please contact info@elitegkacademy.com
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INTERNATIONAL GOALKEEPER RESIDENTIAL 2019
After the huge success of our very first Residential in 2018, we have already agreed a date for 2019 at the outstanding Durham School.
We have already secured our initial coaching line-up with the addition of more high quality coaches to be announced due to expected higher numbers in 2019.
... The Residential in 2018 was a huge hit with goalkeepers aged 8-15 with fantastic feedback on all of their sessions, improvements in ability and also in their understanding of the game.
2019 plans are already in full swing and we can guarantee that this is something that you’ll not want to miss! With the inclusion of our Early Booking Discount you can also take advantage of fantastic prices!
To find out what we got up to this year, please check out our video.

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Works with a number of goalkeepers within our club on a weekly basis. Nothing but positive feedback from all involved. Steve has improved all 'keeper's he has welcomed to his sessions, both in terms of technical ability and confidence. Highly recommend!

This was Jacks first time attending the goal keeper soccer camp! He really enjoyed it, learnt alot in 2 days like scooping, handling and kicking! He was that impressed on the first day he wanted me to take a video of him of what he had learnt and he had never done that before! He said everyone was so friendly, and can't wait to attend in October! As a parent all I want is for my son to be happy and to be able to attend a camp and come away with more confidence and skills and he definitely did that! Happy little boy thanks Steven

Since this post Jack has attended an 8 week course and has learnt so much from this and has been able to use these skills in his games! He has also started one to one sessions that Jack was abit apprehensive about but was made to feel comfortable that he has grown in confidence and taking this confidence into his matches! The difference in Jack from a year ago is incredible I have had so many compliments about his abilities and that is down to the great work of Steven and his team alongside his club coach! The beat decision I ever made bringing Jack to elite.

My son is 7 and has been training with Steven for around 8 months. He loves the sessions and has come on so much. He had just started out as a goalkeeper and loves it. Steven is calm and explains everything so the kids understand. I would definatley recommend Elite for goalkeepers. My sons confidance has grown so much since starting I cant thank Steven enough for his time

My son has attended quite a lot of school holiday training courses with Steve . Although he does not attend regular sessions due to an intense training program with his club he always comes away with good advice that has stuck with him and really helped his development. Most importantly he's always come away with a huge smile on his face . I would really recommend Steve great coach

My son Hayden attends the Saturday session with elite goal keeping, he absolutely loves it this is 2nd season here, Hayden had never played for a team before and on his first year as being a goal keeper he received the "most improved player of the season" all with the help of Steven and Dan, Hayden looks forward to a Saturday session he thinks the world of Steven and Dan and how they make the learning fun for the boys he has a smile on his face start to finish when he is there and continues to do so for the rest of the day, we would like to wish Dan the very best of luck for his future he has shown exceptional teaching skills and Hayden thinks the world of Dan (except when he shaved his beard off haha) Steven and Dan are brilliant coaches keep up the good work!! Xx

My son Finlay, 11yrs old first went to Elite as a raw, nervy, indecisive goalkeeper due to the availability of good regular goalkeeping sessions in the area. Finlay has been going to both group sessions midweek and one on one sessions on Saturday for about 6 months now and his progress has immediately become visible to both me, his Grainger Park team coaches and parents alike. He loves attending sessions mostly with Steven and sometimes with Steve who are both very professional, friendly and make the sessions fun but full of learning. Since starting with Elite Finlay's confidence has reached sky high, he believes in himself, he commands his area and all aspects of his technical ability have massively improved. Steven has worked on his weaker points and stressed the importance of the correct techniques in every situation and Fin is so comfortable and happy to listen to Steven's expert advice. When my son is happy, I'm very happy so I would recommend Elite Goalkeeper Academy to any aspiring young goalkeepers.

My son Bradley started training with Elite Goalkeeper Academy as a new 'keeper with WBBC last year. The progress he has made under Steve & Dan has been quite remarkable. To see him take the techniques he is taught at GK training into a match day is testament to the coaching from Steve. Bradley loves his GK training above everything else - Steve is great with all the lads and makes it enjoyable and in Bradley's words 'it's fantastic'.

My daughter has been with Steven for only a few weeks and the improvement and confidence in her is massive. He takes the time to advise and teach them on how to improve he never says they are doing wrong which is exactly what she needs from a coach. I know these session are working as when I watch her at a match everything Steven has taught her is implemented into her game. Best decision I've made to bring her to training. Thanks Steven.

McKenzie started training with elite goalkeeper academy at the start of the season going into a team as goal keeper having never played before. Can't thank Steve and Dan enough for how much he has came on both with his skills and confidence in goal. He leaves every session with a smile on his face telling me what he has learned and goes and puts it in to practice on a Sunday. Would definitely recommend them

Jack has been training with Steven for a while now. He is an amazing coach. We have watched Jack improve massively over this time and is now the teams official goalkeeper and improving with each session. Steven is brilliant with Jack and helps him to understand and correct his mistakes. I'd highly recommend Steven and his company to anyone. Xxxx

It's priceless watching my son look forward to attending any of elite goalkeeper academy sessions and coming away with new skills a better understanding of goalkeeping also new friends, il be honest as he's only 5 I was apprehensive about leaving him on his first half term camp (I am ashamed to say I did spy on them) but I can safely say it's been the best decision I made allowing him to go as well at Steve being a fantastic coach helping build his confidence while ensuring there's still a element of fun, we also hear A LOT about Dan being 'class' I couldn't thanks you's enough x

If there are any parents looking at the courses, the camps or any other training elite offer, and are thinking about sending their child then please don't hesitate, you will not have any regrets. The coaches at Elite are fantastic with children of all ages and abilities.

When Steve and Ross started coaching at my sons former club there were 2 shy, 8 year old boys from one of the clubs younger teams. They were complete beginners. A few months later I went to watch a training session and the change in these 2 young boys was unbelievable! I couldn't believe what they had achieved in such a short space of time because of the excellent training they had been receiving!

My son Dylan was ready for a step up and a new challenge this year, Steve put his faith in him and recommended him to another club he coaches, Blyth Town, and we cannot thank him enough for all he has done, and will continue to do with Dylan. The rate at which Elite GK Academy has grown speaks for itself! As always, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them.

I would recommend elite goalkeeping academy to anyone. Very professional and fun at the same time. My son has autism and Steven his coach handles him so well keeping him engaged for the full session(which isn't an easy task). He has progressed so much since starting. If your looking for goalkeeping coaches look no further.

I would recommend Elite Goalkeeper Academy to any kid wanting to learn and enjoy the art of goalkeeping... My son has worked with Elite through his Boys Club and has also had 1 to 1 coaching from Steve himself. He has not only thoroughly enjoyed every session but he has improved greatly.

Steve's knowledge of the game and ability to deal with goalkeepers of all ages is fantastic.

My son has, since training with elite progressed from the 3rd team to the 1st team and is continuing to learn and improve.

Hi my son has been with Steve for some time now and he has come on heaps, Steve is a very friendly man and very easy to approach, he is amazing with the kid's and is a fab coach. My son enjoys going to goalkeeper coaching, he has learnt so much from Steve. Thank You Steve keep up the fab work you do.

George my son has been with Steve at elite goalkeeper academy for over 3 years close to 4 years, Steve has brought him on from day 1 he has a fantastic passion for the game and passionate about keepers, George was spotted by NUFC and moved into there Develoments Accdemy and received training there too and then we were all so approached by Carlisle with Steve training him with that we jumped at the chance for George to stay with Steve and tuck George to Carlisle to carry on training with Steven and with Steve moving on George stayed at Carlisle but we still all ways come back to elite as the standed is of a high Quality we highly recommend steve at elite goalkeeper Accdemy

From the start of this season, we have made the 1 1/2 hour round trip on a Saturday for my 9 year old to have specialist keeper training which wasn't available in our area. Since then Elite have started sessions on a Friday night at my Son's club, which he now attends. We still make that 1 1/2 hour round trip on a Saturday. Excellent coaches, Excellent coaching and would recommend for any budding keeper out there. The next England keeper is coming from the North East!!

For the past two years my son has had coaching from Steven. He has progressed so well and has grown confidence and skill. He has picked up some great learning from Steven. I'd thoroughly recommend elite goalkeeper academy for any parent or coach wanting to develop their young goalkeepers.

Been involved in junior football for over 20 years working in schools and clubs from West and East end of Newcastle these days alot of football related business want to overcharge kids for specialist coaching Steve at elite provides quality coaching and sessions I would certainly recommend him

INTERNATIONAL GOALKEEPER RESIDENTIAL 2019
After the huge success of our very first Residential in 2018, we have already agreed a date for 2019 at the outstanding Durham School.
We have already secured our initial coaching line-up with the addition of more high quality coaches to be announced due to expected higher numbers in 2019.
... The Residential in 2018 was a huge hit with goalkeepers aged 8-15 with fantastic feedback on all of their sessions, improvements in ability and also in their understanding of the game.
2019 plans are already in full swing and we can guarantee that this is something that you’ll not want to miss! With the inclusion of our Early Booking Discount you can also take advantage of fantastic prices!
To find out what we got up to this year, please check out our video.

See More

Works with a number of goalkeepers within our club on a weekly basis. Nothing but positive feedback from all involved. Steve has improved all 'keeper's he has welcomed to his sessions, both in terms of technical ability and confidence. Highly recommend!

This was Jacks first time attending the goal keeper soccer camp! He really enjoyed it, learnt alot in 2 days like scooping, handling and kicking! He was that impressed on the first day he wanted me to take a video of him of what he had learnt and he had never done that before! He said everyone was so friendly, and can't wait to attend in October! As a parent all I want is for my son to be happy and to be able to attend a camp and come away with more confidence and skills and he definitely did that! Happy little boy thanks Steven

Since this post Jack has attended an 8 week course and has learnt so much from this and has been able to use these skills in his games! He has also started one to one sessions that Jack was abit apprehensive about but was made to feel comfortable that he has grown in confidence and taking this confidence into his matches! The difference in Jack from a year ago is incredible I have had so many compliments about his abilities and that is down to the great work of Steven and his team alongside his club coach! The beat decision I ever made bringing Jack to elite.

My son is 7 and has been training with Steven for around 8 months. He loves the sessions and has come on so much. He had just started out as a goalkeeper and loves it. Steven is calm and explains everything so the kids understand. I would definatley recommend Elite for goalkeepers. My sons confidance has grown so much since starting I cant thank Steven enough for his time

My son has attended quite a lot of school holiday training courses with Steve . Although he does not attend regular sessions due to an intense training program with his club he always comes away with good advice that has stuck with him and really helped his development. Most importantly he's always come away with a huge smile on his face . I would really recommend Steve great coach

My son Hayden attends the Saturday session with elite goal keeping, he absolutely loves it this is 2nd season here, Hayden had never played for a team before and on his first year as being a goal keeper he received the "most improved player of the season" all with the help of Steven and Dan, Hayden looks forward to a Saturday session he thinks the world of Steven and Dan and how they make the learning fun for the boys he has a smile on his face start to finish when he is there and continues to do so for the rest of the day, we would like to wish Dan the very best of luck for his future he has shown exceptional teaching skills and Hayden thinks the world of Dan (except when he shaved his beard off haha) Steven and Dan are brilliant coaches keep up the good work!! Xx

My son Finlay, 11yrs old first went to Elite as a raw, nervy, indecisive goalkeeper due to the availability of good regular goalkeeping sessions in the area. Finlay has been going to both group sessions midweek and one on one sessions on Saturday for about 6 months now and his progress has immediately become visible to both me, his Grainger Park team coaches and parents alike. He loves attending sessions mostly with Steven and sometimes with Steve who are both very professional, friendly and make the sessions fun but full of learning. Since starting with Elite Finlay's confidence has reached sky high, he believes in himself, he commands his area and all aspects of his technical ability have massively improved. Steven has worked on his weaker points and stressed the importance of the correct techniques in every situation and Fin is so comfortable and happy to listen to Steven's expert advice. When my son is happy, I'm very happy so I would recommend Elite Goalkeeper Academy to any aspiring young goalkeepers.

My son Bradley started training with Elite Goalkeeper Academy as a new 'keeper with WBBC last year. The progress he has made under Steve & Dan has been quite remarkable. To see him take the techniques he is taught at GK training into a match day is testament to the coaching from Steve. Bradley loves his GK training above everything else - Steve is great with all the lads and makes it enjoyable and in Bradley's words 'it's fantastic'.

My daughter has been with Steven for only a few weeks and the improvement and confidence in her is massive. He takes the time to advise and teach them on how to improve he never says they are doing wrong which is exactly what she needs from a coach. I know these session are working as when I watch her at a match everything Steven has taught her is implemented into her game. Best decision I've made to bring her to training. Thanks Steven.

McKenzie started training with elite goalkeeper academy at the start of the season going into a team as goal keeper having never played before. Can't thank Steve and Dan enough for how much he has came on both with his skills and confidence in goal. He leaves every session with a smile on his face telling me what he has learned and goes and puts it in to practice on a Sunday. Would definitely recommend them

Jack has been training with Steven for a while now. He is an amazing coach. We have watched Jack improve massively over this time and is now the teams official goalkeeper and improving with each session. Steven is brilliant with Jack and helps him to understand and correct his mistakes. I'd highly recommend Steven and his company to anyone. Xxxx

It's priceless watching my son look forward to attending any of elite goalkeeper academy sessions and coming away with new skills a better understanding of goalkeeping also new friends, il be honest as he's only 5 I was apprehensive about leaving him on his first half term camp (I am ashamed to say I did spy on them) but I can safely say it's been the best decision I made allowing him to go as well at Steve being a fantastic coach helping build his confidence while ensuring there's still a element of fun, we also hear A LOT about Dan being 'class' I couldn't thanks you's enough x

If there are any parents looking at the courses, the camps or any other training elite offer, and are thinking about sending their child then please don't hesitate, you will not have any regrets. The coaches at Elite are fantastic with children of all ages and abilities.

When Steve and Ross started coaching at my sons former club there were 2 shy, 8 year old boys from one of the clubs younger teams. They were complete beginners. A few months later I went to watch a training session and the change in these 2 young boys was unbelievable! I couldn't believe what they had achieved in such a short space of time because of the excellent training they had been receiving!

My son Dylan was ready for a step up and a new challenge this year, Steve put his faith in him and recommended him to another club he coaches, Blyth Town, and we cannot thank him enough for all he has done, and will continue to do with Dylan. The rate at which Elite GK Academy has grown speaks for itself! As always, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them.

I would recommend elite goalkeeping academy to anyone. Very professional and fun at the same time. My son has autism and Steven his coach handles him so well keeping him engaged for the full session(which isn't an easy task). He has progressed so much since starting. If your looking for goalkeeping coaches look no further.

I would recommend Elite Goalkeeper Academy to any kid wanting to learn and enjoy the art of goalkeeping... My son has worked with Elite through his Boys Club and has also had 1 to 1 coaching from Steve himself. He has not only thoroughly enjoyed every session but he has improved greatly.

Steve's knowledge of the game and ability to deal with goalkeepers of all ages is fantastic.

My son has, since training with elite progressed from the 3rd team to the 1st team and is continuing to learn and improve.

Hi my son has been with Steve for some time now and he has come on heaps, Steve is a very friendly man and very easy to approach, he is amazing with the kid's and is a fab coach. My son enjoys going to goalkeeper coaching, he has learnt so much from Steve. Thank You Steve keep up the fab work you do.

George my son has been with Steve at elite goalkeeper academy for over 3 years close to 4 years, Steve has brought him on from day 1 he has a fantastic passion for the game and passionate about keepers, George was spotted by NUFC and moved into there Develoments Accdemy and received training there too and then we were all so approached by Carlisle with Steve training him with that we jumped at the chance for George to stay with Steve and tuck George to Carlisle to carry on training with Steven and with Steve moving on George stayed at Carlisle but we still all ways come back to elite as the standed is of a high Quality we highly recommend steve at elite goalkeeper Accdemy

From the start of this season, we have made the 1 1/2 hour round trip on a Saturday for my 9 year old to have specialist keeper training which wasn't available in our area. Since then Elite have started sessions on a Friday night at my Son's club, which he now attends. We still make that 1 1/2 hour round trip on a Saturday. Excellent coaches, Excellent coaching and would recommend for any budding keeper out there. The next England keeper is coming from the North East!!

For the past two years my son has had coaching from Steven. He has progressed so well and has grown confidence and skill. He has picked up some great learning from Steven. I'd thoroughly recommend elite goalkeeper academy for any parent or coach wanting to develop their young goalkeepers.

Been involved in junior football for over 20 years working in schools and clubs from West and East end of Newcastle these days alot of football related business want to overcharge kids for specialist coaching Steve at elite provides quality coaching and sessions I would certainly recommend him