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Bill Pilat’s Winter The Goalie School in Florida For Girls

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AVOID THE WAITLIST - SECURE YOUR SPOT TODAY!

Get away to the warm sunshine during the holiday season! The 2025 Winter Goalie School in Florida for girls will take place this December in beautiful Vero Beach at the Jackie Robinson Training Complex. From the moment you arrive until it is time to leave, everything you need is here at this beautiful 80-acre sports and conference center. Campers will play on premier grass fields with warm weather before their spring season.

Coach Pilat will be teaming up with Mary Schwartz, current head women’s lacrosse coach at Roanoke College. Coach Schwartz is a former Division I goalkeeper at the University of Maryland who knows what it takes to be successful in the women’s game.

The Goalie School Camps are open to any and all entrants. For your safety and benefit, we recommend you choose a camp that fits your level of development.

Highlights Include

TEAM DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE
Great instructional staff to work with all goalies
4 to 1 Camper to Staff ratio; the best ratio in lacrosse camps
Programs with a strength and agility coach
Fun and exciting goalie games
Coaches talks and demonstrations
Rooms in the Sports Village are Air conditioned!

Camp Coaches

Mary Schwartz

Camp Director

Directing camp is Mary Schwartz. Coach Schwartz retired in 2022 from Roanoke College after guiding the women's lacrosse program to the 2007 and the 2009 NCAA Tournaments and the 2009 Old Dominion Athletic Conference Championship.

Mary Schwartz

Camp Director

A four-year letter winner at the goalie position at the University of Maryland, Schwartz helped the Terps to three NCAA Division I championship games (1982, 1984, 1985) and was named to both the ACC’s All-Tournament team and the North/South Senior All-Star game in 1985. As a goalie with Maryland’s field hockey team, Schwartz also was a four-year letter recipient and still remains fourth on the Terps’ all-time goals against average list.

Schwartz began her coaching career in 1989 as an assistant field hockey coach at North Alleghany High School (Pa.). After three years at North Alleghany, Schwartz moved on to Mt. Lebanon High School (Pa.) where she served as the head coach of the girls’ lacrosse team for two years. While in Pennsylvania, Schwartz founded the Pittsburgh Women’s Lacrosse Club in 1991. After that, Schwartz coached at Shady Side Academy (Pa.), where she coached the school’s first four high school All-Americans and earned the Midwest School Girl’s Lacrosse Association Coach of the Year Award (1994).

Schwartz’s accomplishments garnered her a coaching career at the college level. In 1996, she became the head women’s lacrosse coach of Davidson College (N.C.). Schwartz joined Roanoke College’s women’s lacrosse team in the 2005 season as the program’s eighth head coach since the program began in 1978.

Schwartz has served on several NCAA Women’s Lacrosse Committees, including a stint as the chairperson of the NCAA Division I South Region selection committee. She has also served as a Second Vice President of US Lacrosse and as an Executive Board member with the organization. As of 2016, she is currently serving her second year as a NCAA Division III At Large Representative for the IWLCA Board of Directors. Schwartz also serves as the Athletic Department’s Senior Women’s Administrator and supervises the Student-Athletic Advisory Committee.
Erica Brown

Camp Director

Roanoke College Director of Athletics Scott Allison '79 has announced the hiring of Erica Brown as the next women's lacrosse head coach. She will begin her duties on Monday, September 12. Brown completed her 10th season as head coach at Tiffin University in 2021-22. She has guided Tiffin to eight straight conference tournament appearances (no conference tourney in 2019-20 due to Covid-19 pandemic) and has a career record of 84-67.

Erica Brown

Camp Director

In the 2020-21 season Brown led the Dragons to a three-way tie at the top of the GMAC standings. Senior standout Elle Hamilton was named GMAC Midfielder of the Year, First Team All-Region, and Third Team All-American.

She has coached numerous All Conference standouts, including 43 selections in the last six seasons. In TU's first year in the GMAC in 2019, she led the Dragons to the regular-season conference championship with a perfect 7-0 record and earned a spot in the GMAC title game. Standout Elle Hamilton was named the GMAC Attacker of the Year, while Brown was named conference Coach of the Year.

She led the Dragons to three straight GLIAC Tournament Championship game appearances from 2013-2015. Goalkeeper Jessica Bombard and attacker Emily Roussel were named IWLCA All Americans, while in 2014, they also had two players earn top honors in the conference, as GLIAC co-Attacker of the Year Emily Roussel and two-time GLIAC Goalkeeper of the Year Jessica Bombard were honored. Bombard was also named Goalkeeper of the Year in 2013, while Alexandria Quast earned All-American honors after setting numerous game, season, and career NCAA Division II records.

Brown previously served as Head Coach at Lycoming College, leading the team to a 19-17 overall record, 15-8 in the Middle Atlantic Conference over her two seasons. During that span she coached three All-Region and nine All-Conference players while also guiding 18 student-athletes to Academic All-Conference honors.

She played lacrosse at Wagner College. A standout goalkeeper, Brown still ranks second all-time in Wagner history in career minutes played, career saves and career goals against average. She also holds the record for minutes played in a season and ranks second in saves in a season. A co-captain of the team in her senior year, she was ranked on lax.com as one of the top-12 goalies in all of Division I.

Brown earned a bachelor's degree in public policy and administration from Wagner College in 2005 and is finishing her master's degree in liberal arts from Lock Haven. She is certified as a lacrosse referee by the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) and U.S. Lacrosse.

Camp Details

SECURE YOUR SPOT!

You can expect a high demand for these first-come-first-served camper spots, so please be sure to register early. This winter, The Goalie School is offering one session of overnight with a commuter option available at the Jackie Robinson Training Complex. Come see why this goalie camp fills up faster than any other goalie camp in the country.

2025 OVERVIEW

Dates: December 20-22
Age Group: 10-18
Gender: Girls
Camp Type: Overnight, Extended Day (commuter), & Day (commuter)
Check-In: Check-in between 10:00-11:00am at the Kofax/Alston Room.
Check-out: There will be a brief closing ceremony on Monday at 10:30am. Departure is 11:00am at the Kofax/Alston Room.
Extended Day Schedule: SAT 10AM-8PM, SUN 9AM-8PM, MON 9AM-11AM **Times subject to change
Day Schedule: SAT 10AM-3:30PM, SUN 9AM-3:30PM, MON 9AM-11AM **Times subject to change
Meals: All meals are provided for Overnight campers. Lunch and dinner are provided for all Extended Day (commuter) campers. Lunch is provided for all Day (commuter) campers.
Program: The Goalie School programs carefully selected staff offer 3-day programs of intense instruction and drills to improve performance of the goaltender. This Camp gives campers a chance to work individually with some of the best Goalie Coaches in the country for three intense days. This Goalie School program includes special one-on-one instruction and evaluation, programs with a strength and agility coach, fun and exciting goalie games, coaches' talks and demonstrations and a great instructional staff to work with all goalies.

CAMP ADDRESS

Jackie Robinson Training Complex
3901 26th St.
Vero Beach, FL 32960

Click Here for Directions

CHECK-IN/CHECK-OUT

Saturday, December 20th

Check-in: between 10:00-11:00am at the Kofax/Alston Room.

Monday, December 22nd

Check-out: There will be a brief closing ceremony on Monday at 10:30am. Departure is 11:00am at the Kofax/Alston Room.

2025 HOUSING

Rooms: Each room has two queen-size beds & a rollaway bed
Number of Campers Per Room: Campers will reside 3 per room and are assigned by age and roommate requests
Roommates: Rooms are assigned by age & roommate requests. Roommate requests must be mutual and received no later than 14 days before the start of camp. If you don't have a roommate request, you will be placed in a room with someone near your age. It will be a great opportunity to meet someone new!
Bathrooms: Shared
Linens: Linens and bath towels are provided. The rooms are just like hotel rooms and will be cleaned each day.
Air Conditioning: YES - Dorm has A/C

SUPERVISION
The staff reside in the dormitories with the campers and participate in all activities. Drugs, alcohol, and tobacco are strictly prohibited, and constitute, along with general misconduct, grounds for dismissal from camp without a refund.

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FEE?

Instruction: Morning, afternoon, and evening training sessions
Overnight campers: Dormitory housing on campus and all meals are provided.
Extended Day campers: Lunch and dinner are provided.
Day campers: Lunch is provided.
Supervision: Staff members reside in campers’ quarters and participate in all activities.
Reversible Jersey & Prizes: Campers at multi-day camps will receive a TGS Lacrosse Camps Reversible Jersey and prizes.

CAMP STORE

We will have a special "Goalie School Store" at camp. Official TGS clothing and hats along with stringing components and training devices will be available. Pizza will be available for purchase in the evening for a snack. Cash Only.

GOALIE GEAR

Check twice and don't forget any gear or pads! Please have the following with you at camp:

Goalie chest protector
Throat guard – make sure it is attached to helmet
Helmet
Gloves

CELL PHONES

Campers NEED TO BRING their cell phone because we will film each camper using their own phone! This way, they have a video of themselves to bring home and keep to use right away! Make sure the phone has enough storage for a 7-minute video to be added. If your camper does not have a cell phone it is not a problem, our staff will film the goalies and email it to them.

PREPARE FOR CAMP: COMPLETE YOUR PRE-CAMP CHECKLIST

To view your customer account, complete your mandatory forms, pay balance dues, and review important camp information, visit Pre-Camp Checklist. All necessary camp information is on this page. If there are any imperative changes prior to camp start, registered campers will be notified via email and this webpage will be updated!

OVERNIGHT CAMPERS

Below is a suggested list of clothes, equipment, and personal items. US Sports Camps is NOT responsible for lost or stolen articles or money.

Checklist of things to bring:

T-shirts
Shorts
Cleats
Athletic Socks
Off-field clothes
Personal Items
Backpack
Towels
Helmet and Mouthpiece
Lacrosse Stick. Gloves, Pads
Water bottle
Sunscreen
Hat or Visor
Sunglasses
Sandals/flip flops
Spending Money ($100)
No Fan Needed - Rooms air conditioned
Signed Health & Release forms and waivers (forms completed online do not need to be printed and turned in at camp)

NOTE: LINENS AND BATH TOWELS ARE PROVIDED. THE ROOMS ARE JUST LIKE HOTEL ROOMS AND WILL BE CLEANED EACH DAY.

EXTENDED DAY CAMPERS

Checklist of Things to Bring: We recommend that all Extended Day Campers bring a daily pack with the following items: Along with your lacrosse equipment, we recommend that you bring a day pack with the following items: water bottle, weather appropriate clothing, cleats, and walking shoes.

Camp Schedule & Meals:

Saturday: On the first day of camp. Extended Day Campers should arrive at the listed check-in time dressed and ready to play. You will be assigned a counselor and given a complete schedule of all events during the week. Day Campers stay until 9:00pm. Lunch and Dinner are provided.
Sunday: Extended Day Camper Hours – 9:00am-8:00pm. Lunch and dinner are provided.
Monday: Extended Day Camper Hours - 9:00am-11:00am. Check-out is immediately after the camp concludes.

DAY CAMPERS

Checklist of Things to Bring: We recommend that all Day Campers bring a daily pack with the following items: Along with your lacrosse equipment, we recommend that you bring a day pack with the following items: water bottle, weather appropriate clothing, cleats, and walking shoes.

Camp Schedule & Meals:

Saturday: On the first day of camp. Day Campers should arrive at the listed check-in time dressed and ready to play. You will be assigned a counselor and given a complete schedule of all events during the week. Day Campers stay until 3:30pm. Lunch is provided.
Sunday: Day Camper Hours – 9:00am-3:30pm. Lunch is provided.
Monday: Extended Day Camper Hours - 9:00am-11:00am. Check-out is immediately after the camp concludes.

TRANSPORTATION

Transportation is not provided. Campers are responsible for getting to and from camp on their own. There is no supervision before or after camp hours, so please make arrangements to pick up your child on time.

COMPANY POLICIES

For information regarding our cancellation policy and all other company policies, please visit USSC Policies.

NIKE LACROSSE CAMP FAQ

For general questions about our lacrosse camps please see our FAQ page.

OVERNIGHT AMENITIES

• 2 nights lodging • All meals
• Reversible Nike practice jersey

EXTENDED DAY AMENITIES

• Lunch & dinner
• Reversible Nike practice jersey

DAY AMENITIES

• Lunch
• Reversible Nike practice jersey

Camp Extras

COACH PILAT'S INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS:

Coach Pilat has produced two videos for goalies. Purchase Advanced Techniques (2015) or Basic Techniques (2001), or buy both!

BASIC TECHNIQUES - THE BALL STOPS HERE I: Was produced in 2001 and is still a valuable resource to learn the basics of goaltending as well as a few new tricks. Content Includes - Basic Proper Goalie Warmup, Basics of Stance, Stopping Screened Shots, Stick Skills and Basic Clearing, Stopping One-On-One Shots, Basic Proper Technique for stopping all shots, Unique drills, Goalie Arc Play, Pipe Play, Field Communication. Price: $30

ADVANCED TECHNIQUES - THE BALL STOPS HERE II: Advanced Techniques is designed for goalies and coaches who are ready to move to the next level. Content Includes - TGS Method (Advanced Goalie Routine), Advanced Warmup, Advanced Drills, Mental Strategies, Scouting Opponents (watching film), Advanced Clearing Concepts, Weight Training for Goalies, Stick Repair and Stringing. Price $30

THE BALL STOPS HERE COMBO PACKAGE: Players of all ages can learn from over 90 minutes (combined) of concentrated instruction on both videos and Coach Pilat recommends both videos to any goalie. Order yours today! Price $55

CAMP APPAREL:

Campers have the opportunity to pre-order an TGS Nike t-shirt or hat in the camp registration process through December 1. You will receive items purchased on the first day at camp check-in.

TGS Nike T-Shirt - Price $35
T-Shirt Sizes Available in Adult Small, Medium, Large and X-Large
TGS Embroidered Nike Baseball Cap - Price $35
TGS Embroidered Bucket Hat - Price $35

Note: DVD's and apparel will be HANDED out at camp check in.

PRIVATE COACHING:

PRIVATE COACHING: A 30 minute instructional session with Coach Schwartz or with a TGS Senior Coach that can add that little extra specific technique work your Goalie is looking for. Each coach will work with two goalies only during this training session (2 Goalies - 1 Coach). Goalies will get to be evaluated by the coach and also have a "goalies choice" segment where your goalie can ask the coach to observe any aspect of their play that needs attention. The session will take place outside of the regular camp instructional sessions. Training time will be given to camper at check in. There are limited sessions available at each camp and they sell out quickly! Price: $75

Sample Daily Schedule

7:30 AM Wake Up (overnight campers)

8:00 AM Breakfast in Dining Hall (overnight campers)

9:00 AM Goalies filmed in cage, Coaches' Talk, Station work

Noon Lunch in Dining Hall

1:30 PM Remaining Goalies filmed in cage, Rapid Fire, Agility work

2:30 PM Clearing stations, Small group Coaches Talk

3:30 PM Rest time, Pool Opened, Camp Store Opened

5:00 PM Dinner in Dining Hall

6:30 PM Goalie 10 on 10 Games!

8:30 PM Back to dorms, Day campers depart

9:00 PM Rest time, Camp store opened, pizza orders

10:45 PM Lights Out!

FIELDS AND PRACTICE AREAS

Jackie Robinson Training Complex - Vero Beach has played host to NFL football teams for training camp and playoff preparations, Division I college football programs for bowl preparations, Women’s Professional Soccer for pre-season training camp and numerous international baseball teams for spring training.

WHAT FAMILIES SAY ABOUT Bill Pilat’s Winter The Goalie School in Florida For Girls

15 Reviews

Coach Pilat and his staff are passionate, hardworking and knows their stuff. Great Staff!
This camp has a great coaching staff, they will give you the tools and techniques that you need to succeed and it will help you to prepare yourself whether your moving up to high school or collage lacrosse!
Bill Pilat's camp is the best instructional camp I have ever been to. It was a great mixture of both fun and learning the fundamentals with focus clearly on the position of goalie. The staff was experienced and personable I have sent both my son and daughter to this camp and both have excelled with the training learned there. I would highly recommend to any goalie.
The coaches did a wonderful job advancing individual players' skill set while maintaining a competitive, yet playful environment for the athletes to grow. There was no sense of favoritism as all the athletes received equal attention. Although fun was emphasized, my son has attended the camp twice and has left a better player each time.
Amazing program that not only will teach you great goalie skills, but life skills as well.
The coaches did a wonderful job advancing individual players' skill set while maintaining a competitive, yet playful environment for the athletes to grow. There was no sense of favoritism as all the athletes received equal attention. Although fun was emphasized, my son has attended the camp twice and has left a better player each time.
Bill Pilat's camp is the best instructional camp I have ever been to. It was a great mixture of both fun and learning the fundamentals with focus clearly on the position of goalie. The staff was experienced and personable I have sent both my son and daughter to this camp and both have excelled with the training learned there. I would highly recommend to any goalie.
This camp has a great coaching staff, they will give you the tools and techniques that you need to succeed and it will help you to prepare yourself whether your moving up to high school or collage lacrosse!
Coach Pilat and his staff are passionate, hardworking and knows their stuff. Great Staff!
The Goalie school is great for all athletes and all skill levels. It teaches you little ways to become that much better. This is a great camp to improve your skills and meet new people.
I just wanted to tell you that my child attended your Goalie School last week and it was by far the best camp ever! I promise we have spent a lot of money on camps and private lessons and they learned so much at your camp. Most camps simply don't focus enough on goalie instruction! This was by far the best choice and investment we have ever made in our childs future as a goalie.
I just wanted to tell you that my child attended your Goalie School last week and it was by far the best camp ever! I promise we have spent a lot of money on camps and private lessons and they learned so much at your camp. Most camps simply don't focus enough on goalie instruction! This was by far the best choice and investment we have ever made in our childs future as a goalie.
The Goalie school is great for all athletes and all skill levels. It teaches you little ways to become that much better. This is a great camp to improve your skills and meet new people.
Coach Pilat has a staff who have played the goalie position and understand the game so well. I really enjoyed camp and learned so much. I would like to learn more of the mental aspect of a goalie and taking things to the next level and what to do when you're in certain situations.
Coach Pilat has a staff who have played the goalie position and understand the game so well. I really enjoyed camp and learned so much. I would like to learn more of the mental aspect of a goalie and taking things to the next level and what to do when you're in certain situations.

FAQ

Cancellations, for any reason, received at least five (5) days before camp start date, will result in a camp VOUCHER for all tuition fees paid, valid through the following calendar year. Your VOUCHER is transferable to any family member and may be used in the sport in which you initially registered. Cash refunds will be given only with the purchase of Cancellation Protection (see terms under the Peace of Mind Policy). Individuals who DO NOT attend their registered session (no-shows) or cancel their camp session within five (5) days of the camp start date will receive a camp VOUCHER for all tuition fees paid less a $150 cancellation fee.

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