The Best Goalie Camp in the Country
Finally, California goalies can travel a short distance to get the best goalie instruction in the country!
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.
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
The Goalie School Camp at the Stevenson School limits enrollment to ensure maximum teaching and playing for all Goalies. Once camp is full, no more registrations will be accepted.
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: Valley B Residence Suites
BATHROOMS: shared
LINENS: Not provided
AIR CONDITIONING: There is no A/C in dorms. Campers can bring a fan.
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
- Friday: Campers check-in between 10:00-11:00am and stay until 3:30pm. Lunch is provided.
- Saturday: Arrival time is 8:45 am and campers stay until 9:00pm. Lunch and dinner is provided.
- Sunday: Arrival time is 8:45 am and campers stay until 11:00am. Check-out is immediately after the camp concludes.
- Daily Schedule: FRI 10AM-8PM, SAT 9AM-8PM, SUN 9AM-11AM
DAY CAMPERS
- Friday: Campers check-in between 10:00-11:00am and stay until 3:30pm. Lunch is provided.
- Saturday: Arrival time is 8:45 am and campers stay until 3:30pm. Lunch is provided.
- Sunday: Arrival time is 8:45 am and campers stay until 11:00am. Check-out is immediately after the camp concludes.
- Daily Schedule: FRI 10AM-3:30PM, SAT 9AM-3:30PM, SUN 9AM-11AM
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 June 1, 2024. 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:
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 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
- 3:30 PM Rest time, swim, camp store
- 5:00 PM Dinner
- 6:30 PM Goalie 10 on 10 games
- 8:30 PM Overnight campers in dorms, day campers depart
- 9:00 PM Rest time, camp store, pizza orders
- 10:45 PM Lights out

Stevenson School
The Stevenson School campus, located in Pebble Beach, California, is a stunning 55-acre site nestled among scenic forests and rolling hills. It boasts a combination of modern and traditional architecture, with state-of-the-art facilities for academics, athletics, and the arts.
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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