The Best Goalie Camp in the Country
The Goalie School returns to Georgia! This summer, Goalies from all over the Southeast can easily attend the best lacrosse goalie camp in the country at the Darlington School in Rome, Georgia.
Coach Pilat has created an innovative curriculum for goalies wishing to improve their skills. Goalies are provided with individual analysis, extensive videotaping, and new methods of teaching techniques and footwork.
Highlights Include
- The best camper to staff ratio in lacrosse camps: 4 to 1
- Strength and agility coaching
- Staff work one-on-one with goalies
- Fun and exciting programming and games
- Coaches talks and demonstrations
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Camp Details
Don’t miss out! The Goalie School at the Darlington School will be offering one session of overnight with commuter camp options available. Come see why this goalie camp fills up before any other goalie camp in the country.
A detailed camper registration packet will be emailed to all registered campers prior to the first day of camp. The packets contain check-in location, health/release forms, emergency contact info, and a list of things to bring. The health release forms do not require a doctor's signature and they will be collected on the first day of camp.
- CHECK-IN: Check-in between 10:00-11:00am
- CHECK-OUT: Check-out at 11:00am
OVERNIGHT CAMP AMENITIES
• 2 nights lodging • All meals
• Reversible Nike practice jersey
EXTENDED DAY CAMP AMENITIES
• Lunch & Dinner
• Reversible Nike practice jersey
DAY CAMP AMENITIES
• Lunch
• Reversible Nike practice jersey
OVERNIGHT CAMPERS
HOUSING & ROOMMATES
2 campers per room. If you have a roommate request, and have not already given it to us, please do so as soon as possible. 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!
DORM: TBD
BATHROOMS: shared
LINENS: Not provided
AIR CONDITIONING: TBD
SUGGESTED SPENDING MONEY: $100
MEDICAL FACILITY: A certified trainer will be on staff and available at every field session of camp
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.
EXTENDED DAY CAMPERS
On the first day of camp, all day campers should arrive between 10:00-11:00am for check in. On all other days, the arrival time is 8:45am at the Dorm for attendance. Departure is 8:00pm on WED & THURS, 11:00am on FRI and campers can be picked up at the field.
- Wednesday: Campers check-in between 10:00-11:00am and stay until 8:00pm. Lunch is provided.
- Thursday: Arrival time is 8:45 am and campers stay until 8:00pm. Lunch and dinner is provided.
- Friday: Arrival time is 8:45 am and campers stay until 11:00am.
- Daily Schedule: WED 10AM-9PM, THURS 9AM-9PM, FRI 9AM-11AM
DAY CAMPERS
On the first day of camp, all day campers should arrive between 10:00-11:00am for check in. On all other days, the arrival time is 8:45am at the Dorm for attendance. Departure is 3:30pm on WED & THURS, 11:00am on FRI and campers can be picked up at the field.
- Wednesday: Campers check-in between 10:00-11:00am and stay until 3:30pm. Lunch is provided.
- Thursday: Arrival time is 8:45 am and campers stay until 3:30pm. Lunch is provided.
- Friday: Arrival time is 8:45 am and campers stay until 11:00am.
- Daily Schedule: WED 10AM-3:30PM, THURS 9AM-3:30PM, FRI 9AM-11AM
LOCAL ACCOMODATIONS
Some local hotel options listed below:
- Courtyard by Marriott Rome Riverwalk: 320 W 3rd St, Rome, GA 30165 - (706) 295-7006
- Country Inn & Suites by Radisson: 15 Hobson Way, Rome, GA 30161 - (706) 232-3380
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 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: DVD's and apparel items will be HANDED out at camp check in.
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 Overnight campers wake-up
- 8:00 AM Overnight campers breakfast
- 9:00 AM Coaches talk, goalies filmed in cage, station work
- Noon Lunch
- 1:30 PM Finish filming goalies in cage, agility work, rapid fire
- 2:30 PM Small group coaches talk, clearing stations
- 4:00 PM Day campers depart
- 5:00 PM Dinner
- 6:30 PM Goalie 10 on 10 games
- 8:30 PM Overnight campers in dorms
- 9:00 PM Rest time, camp store, pizza orders
- 10:45 PM Lights out
Darlington School
Stretching for 500 acres, Darlington School’s campus is nestled around a small lake in the foothills of the Lookout Mountain Range in Rome, Ga., a medical center and college town located approximately one hour northwest of Atlanta and southwest of Chattanooga, Tenn. Named after the Italian city, Rome, Ga., was built on seven hills with three rivers running between them.
Camp Coaches
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Head Coach 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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