Bill Pilat’s The Goalie School in New York For Girls
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The Best Goalie Camp in the country!
The Girls session of The Goalie School in New York this Summer is held at The Storm King School in Cornwall-On-Hudson, NY. The Storm King School is in Orange County about an hour's drive north of New York City.
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. This location is very convenient to campers from Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New York and New Jersey. This camp is usually the first to fill up in the summer! For girls only, campers can expect the same outstanding instruction as the boys Goalie Schools.
Highlights Include
- 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
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Camp Coaches
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Camp Director Mary Schwartz
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.
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Camp Details
SECURE YOUR SPOT!
You can expect a high demand on these first-come-first-serve camper spots, so please be sure to register early. This summer, The Goalie School is offering one session of overnight with commuter options available at The Storm King School. Come see why this goalie camp is filled before any other goalie camp in the country.
2023 OVERVIEW
- Dates: July 10-12
- Age Group: 10-18
- Gender: Girls
- Camp Type: Overnight, Extended Day (commuter), & Day (commuter)
- Check-In: Check-in Monday between 10:00-11:00am at Orr Commons.
- Check-out: There will be a brief closing ceremony on Wednesday at 10:30am. Departure is 11:00am at Orr Commons.
- Extended Day Schedule: MON 10AM-8PM, TUE 9AM-8PM, WED 9AM-11AM **Times subject to change
- Day Schedule: MON 10AM-3:30PM, TUE 9AM-3:30PM, WED 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 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
The Storm King School
314 Mountain Rd
Cornwall-On-Hudson, NY 12520
2023 HOUSING
The information below is based on previous years and is subject to change each year.
- Dorm: Residence Halls
- Number of Campers Per Room: 2 per room
- 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: Not included. Bring linens or sleeping bag, pillow, pillowcase, and a towel.
- Air Conditioning: NO A/C - please bring a fan
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 a 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 phone has enough storage for a 7 minute video to be added. If 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
- Pillow & Pillowcase
- Water bottle
- Sunscreen
- Hat or Visor
- Sunglasses
- Sandals/flip flops
- Spending Money ($100)
- Twin XL Sheets/Blanket or Sleeping Bag
- Fan - dorms do not have A/C
- Signed Heath & Release forms and waivers (forms completed online do not need to be printed and turned in at camp)
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:
- Monday: 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 8:00pm. Lunch and Dinner is provided.
- Tuesday: Extended Day Camper Hours – 9:00am-8:00pm. Lunch and dinner is provided.
- Wednesday: 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:
- Monday: 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.
- Tuesday: Day Camper Hours – 9:00am-3:30pm. Lunch is provided.
- Wednesday: 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 CAMP AMENITIES
• 2 nights lodging • All meals
• Reversible Nike practice jersey
EXTENDED DAY AMENITIES
• Lunch & dinner
• Reversible Nike practice jersey
DAY CAMP 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) and Basic Techniques (2001)!
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
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.
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.
CAMP APPAREL:
Campers have the opportunity to pre-order an TGS Nike t-shirt or hat in the camp registration process through July 1, 2019. 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 Pilat 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
The Storm King School
The Storm King School is in Orange County, N.Y., about an hour's drive north of New York City. The school lies in the historic Hudson Valley between West Point and Newburgh.
Camp Questions & Answers
What is the cancellation policy for The Goalie School?
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.
Camp Reviews
Submit a reviewOverall Average Rating Stars
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cannot wait to come back next year
July 8, 2021: My daughter learned new skills and was given good feedback on how to improve technique. Camp counselors were very positive and encouraging. My daughter cannot wait to come back next year
— Amy H., Parent
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Great camp!
July 8, 2021: Great camp! Mary and Keith are the best coaches. Only downside was the actual location at the Storm King School…. Food was terrible. Hopefully it’s back at the Millbrook School next year.
— Bill R., Parent
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the staff was really helpful and very nice
July 8, 2021: Meeting new people, the staff was really helpful and very nice. They helped me learn more about college recruiting. They made all the drills fun to participate in.
— Gabrielle T., Camper
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Highly Recommend!
July 23, 2019: My daughter was hesitant about going to camp but ended up loving every minute of it. She made friends, gained new skills, had her independence and asked to go back next year! A win for all. I would highly recommend. Thank you.
— Launa M. Parent
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Highly Recommend!
July 16, 2018: Bill Pilat’s The Goalie School has been tremendous training for my daughter. She has learned so much and it has given her skills and strengths so that she can be fierce and confident in the goal. I highly recommend it - you will LOVE it. Thank you!!
— Laura H. Parent
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Can't Wait for Next Year!
July 13, 2018: This camp was so much fun! Not only did the coaches give great tips, and help boost my skill level, but they also helped boost my confidence. I had a great time, and plan on returning next year!
— Emma W. Camper
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Enjoyed the camp very much!
July 14, 2017: My child made new friends who she will keep in touch with. She enjoyed the camp very much. My daughter also coaches 1St- 4th grade Lax and will use the skills she learned to help our goalies.
— Sarah J. Parent
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10 out of 10!
July 12, 2016: The coaches at this camp were excellent at team building. My daughter who went alone made friends very easily because of all the ice breakers and effort the coaches put into making sure the girls got to know one another. They also had a lot of knowledge of the game. The experience they brought and game like situations made for such an informative camp. Not to mention their attention to the girls safety. 10 out of 10!
— Tony D. Parent
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Wow!
July 10, 2016: My daughter had a great time at goalie camp. She learned so much and is already looking forward to being in the goal next season to practice what she learned at camp. When I picked her up she was already talking about returning to goalie camp next summer! Wow!
— Tyler C. Parent
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Thanks again!
July 16, 2015: Hi Coach Schwartz, Thanks again for making such a huge positive impact on my daughter and helping to correct and twique her game. I will say that the #1 thing she loved the most about goalie camp, was to be able to hear others and vent herself, re what goalies go through, re how other girls see them and try to tell them how to play goalie. She has always felt that she was alone having those thoughts and feelings. She was glad to know majority of girl experienced same problem with their teammates too.
— Lori W. Parent
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Best choice!
July 14, 2015: I just wanted to tell you that my child attended your Goalie School laws 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.
— Madison T. Parent
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Wonderful time!
July 12, 2015: I wanted to take a quick moment of your time to let you know that my daughter had a wonderful time. This was her first "away" camp experience and it was much better than she ever thought it could be. She was so excited to tell me about every drill, every scrimmage and the fun she had meeting the other campers. I am impressed, as a parent, how open and honest your student coaches were with the campers on the importance of doing well in school, being a well rounded student, having a great attitude, etc. I am happy that she heard these essentials from a group other than her parents, as this is something we are constantly reinforcing.
— Renee C. Parent
Bill Pilat’s The Goalie School in New York For Girls
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Cornwall-on-Hudson, New York 12520
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Last year over 650 Sports Camps sold out, leaving 7,000+ campers on the waitlist. Due to high demand, early registration for our first-come-first-serve camps is strongly recommended.
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