Bill Pilat’s The Goalie School in Illinois For Boys

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 summer, The Goalie School is offering one session of overnight with commuter options available at Lake Forest Academy. Come see why this goalie camp is filled before any other goalie camp in the country.

2026 OVERVIEW

• Dates: July 22-24
• Age Group: 8-18
• Gender: Boys
• Camp Type: Overnight, Extended Day (commuter), & Day (commuter)
• Check-In: Check-in between 10:00-11:00am at TBD.
• Check-out: There will be a brief closing ceremony on Wednesday at 10:30am. Departure is 11:00am at TBD.
• Extended Day Schedule: WED 10AM-8PM, THURS 9AM-8PM, FRI 9AM-11AM **Times subject to change
• Day Schedule: WED 10AM-3:30PM, THURS 9AM-3:30PM, FRI 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

Lake Forest Academy
1500 Kennedy Rd
Lake Forest, IL 60045

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DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE

• Team Discount: If five or more campers register together, each camper is eligible for a $25 discount. After all team members have successfully registered, contact us to receive a $25 refund per camper.

CHECK-IN/CHECK-OUT

Wednesday, July 22

• Check-in: between 10:00-11:00am at TBD.

Friday, July 24

• Check-out: There will be a brief closing ceremony on Friday at 10:30am. Departure is 11:00am at TBD.

2026 HOUSING

• Dorm: TBD
• 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: 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 a camp:

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

CELL PHONES

Campers NEED TO BRING their cell phones 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
• No Fan Needed-Dorms air conditioned
• Signed Health & 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:

• Wednesday: 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. Extended Day Campers stay until 8:00pm. Lunch and Dinner are provided.
• Thursday: Extended Day Camper Hours – 9:00am-8:00pm. Lunch and dinner are provided.
• Friday: 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:

• Wednesday: 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.
• Thursday: Day Camper Hours – 9:00am-3:30pm. Lunch is provided.
• Friday: 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.

Note: The DVD will be an instant download that will be emailed to camper on first day of camp. This download will be available at any time to the camper who purchases the instructional videos.

CAMP APPAREL:

Campers have the opportunity to pre-order an TGS Nike t-shirt or hat in the camp registration process through June 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: Camp 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

VIDEO REVIEW:

VIDEO REVIEW: The camper will meet 1 on 1 with a Goalie coach to go over their play that is recorded at the camp on their cell phones. The coach will have a written sheet and together the camper and goalie coach will write down both strong areas and areas for improvement in the goaltenders form and technique. The goalie will have sufficient time to ask questions about what they see on the video and how they can improve their performance in the goal. Each session will last approximately 20 minutes. The video review sessions will take place off the field, during some of the down time at camp. Price: $50

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

4:00 PM Day campers depart

5:00 PM Dinner in Dining Hall

6:30 PM Goalie 10 on 10 Games!

8:30 PM Back to dorms

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

10:45 PM Lights Out!

Lake Forest Academy

Located in Lake Forest, IL, the campus is just north of Chicago and easily accessible from anywhere in the Midwest. Lake Forest Academy offers well-maintained athletic fields, modern dorms, and a safe, compact campus that's easy to navigate.