Bill Pilat’s The Goalie School in Pennsylvania For Boys
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The Best Goalie Camp in the country!
The Goalie School is coming to Pennsylvania! Goalies from all over the Mid-Atlantic can now easily attend the biggest and best Goalie camp in the country! Eastern University's beautiful main campus, will be the home of The Goalie School this summer, which sits on 114 acres just west of Philadelphia, in St. Davids, PA.
Turf and grass fields await our campers in Pennsylvania. Campers can easily drive to the PA camp from Philadelphia, Baltimore, New Jersey, and many other Mid-Atlantic locations. For the past 8 years, Bill Pilat’s The Goalie School was filled by June! 100 Goalies signed up and experienced first-hand why this camp is easily the biggest and best goalie camp in the country!!
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 Bill Pilat
Entering his 31st season at the helm of the Roanoke College program, Bill Pilat has 341 career wins and his 70% win percentage is also the best in the history of the ODAC.
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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 Eastern University. Come see why this goalie camp is filled before any other goalie camp in the country.
2023 OVERVIEW
- Dates: July 17-19
- Age Group: 10-18
- Gender: Boys
- Camp Type: Overnight, Extended Day (commuter), & Day (commuter)
- Check-In: Check-in Monday between 10:00-11:00am at Gough Hall Lobby.
- Check-out: There will be a brief closing ceremony on Wednesday at 10:30am. Departure is 11:00am at Gough Hall Lobby.
- Extended Day Schedule: MON 10AM-98M, 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
Eastern University
1300 Eagle Rd
St. Davids, PA 19087
2023 HOUSING
The information below is based on previous years and is subject to change each year.
- Dorm: Gough Hall
- 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 - No fan needed; dorms are air-conditioned
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 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
- No Fan Needed-Dorms air conditioned
- 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-11am. 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-11:00amCheck-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
LOCAL ACCOMODATIONS
Some local hotel options listed below:
- Best Western: King of Prussia: 127 S Gulph RD, King of Prussia, PA 19406 - (610) 265-4500
- Courtyard Marriott: Valley Forge: 1100 Drummers Ln, Wayne, PA 19087 - (610) 687-6700
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, 2021. 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
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!
Eastern University
The main campus is 114 acres just west of Philadelphia, in St. Davids, PA.
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.
What are the size of the beds in the dorm?
Campers will reside in Gough Hall and the size of the beds are Twin XL.
Camp Reviews
Submit a reviewOverall Average Rating Stars
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To say that he loved it, would be an understatement.
July 22, 2021: This was my son's first experience with a camp that focused on just Goaltending. To say that he loved it, would be an understatement. The instruction and organization is second to none. The drills that were taught and the knowledge that was being shared really confirmed our belief, that this is the best Camp in the country for Goaltending! My son was a day camper since we live so close to the facility, but next year he wants to do the overnight. He also loved the cafeteria and all the quality food that was offered. A very big deal coming from the pickiest eater on the planet, lol. Overall, I give the whole experience a 5 out of 5.
— Bryan M., Parent
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We will absolutely plan on returning!
July 22, 2021: He had a really great time at the camp. He said "I feel like a different person." The coaching staff were friendly and approachable and they appreciated the fact that I was a former camper who was now sending his son to the camp. The drills are innovative and unique. There is enough stuff through giveaways and the store to make it fun, but it's not over-marketed. The focus is on developing the goalies and not promoting the school for its own sake. We will absolutely plan on returning!
— Marc M., Parent
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he had a blast!
July 26, 2021: This was my son's first overnight camp experience and first goalie specific lacrosse camp. I know he really benefited from the special attention and instruction on goalie skills and, most importantly, he had a blast!
— Erin B., Parent
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Great Experience!
July 30, 2019: My son had a great time and improved his skills and learned more of the finer points of playing his position. We are sad that this will be his last year because he has aged out. The fact that he got to spend the week with his college coach, Carl Haas made it the best possible experience he could have hoped for! Keep up the great work.
— Ken T. Parent
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Improved My Skills!
July 28, 2018: I went to this camp when I first started goalkeeping and they helped me tremendously. Coming back two years later, I feel like a completely different goalie and a million times more confident.
— Jake W., Camper
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Enjoyed it!
September 1, 2017: My son enjoyed the balance of focused goalie training and having free time to socialize and relax. He especially enjoyed the scrimmages at the end of the day and being able to play offense. We really enjoyed watching the video clip.
— Gary P. Parent
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Loved it!
August 9, 2017: Evan loved the drills and the insight on how to play the position. He is a very young goalie and unfortunately most of the time just gets thrown in the cage without warm up or proper instruction. This was a great experience for him to understand and mentally prepare for the position.
— Jack S. Parent
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Excellent program!
July 29, 2017: Excellent program. This year, great campus, really. Eastern University was much better in terms of dorms, fields closer, and food (so says my son).
— Mark A. Parent
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Wide variety of goalie drills!
July 26, 2017: My son enjoyed the wide variety of goalie drills used to improve skills. The goalie gear games were fun to play, and fun to watch as a parent. The close location of the dorm to the practice field and pool was also a big plus.
— Clay H. Parent
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Loved the experience!
July 26, 2017: Loved the experience. The staff was great. Campus was so nice. I feel like I'm a better goalie. I have more confidence in net. It was great meeting other goalies from other areas all around the country.
— Alexander V. Camper
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Thanks!
July 29, 2016: Just a quick note of thanks to you and your staff for an excellent camp session. Your lax camp’s reputation is well deserved. My son really enjoyed it and learned a great deal.
— Baker M. Parent
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My son loved the camp!
July 29, 2016: Just wanted to send you a quick thank you. My son loved the camp – felt it was challenging – said he couldn’t feel his legs when he got home. He will be entering the high school arena with self confidence gained from his experience at your camp. Thanks again. I am sure he will want to come back again and again.
— Bob S. Parent
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More fun than last year!
July 28, 2016: Thanks a lot for letting me come back to the Goalie School. I had even MORE fun than I did last year, and I’m looking forward to coming back next Summer.
— Chris D. Camper
Bill Pilat’s The Goalie School in Pennsylvania For Boys
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