The Nationals - Week Camp
The Nationals - Week Camp
The Ultimate Goalkeeping Camp
From 28th July - 4th August 2024
For 8-18 year old Goalkeepers of any ability. 8 Days of intense goalkeeper training & education
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Itinerary
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Sunday - Day 1
Welcome! Take it easy & meet the rest of the group with some fun training drills and free time to settle in.
1-4pm - Check in4-6pm - Head Tennis Tournament
6-7pm - Dinner
7-8pm - Camp Briefing
9-10pm - Free time
10pm - Bedrooms
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Monday - Day 2
The hard work starts today! We'll settle into the training and work on building relationships within the groups.
8-9am - Breakfast9-10am - Classroom Session
10am-12:15pm - Pre-activation & first training session
12:30-1:30pm - Lunch
1:30-2:30 - Recovery/Free time
2:45-4:45 - Training session 2
5-6pm - Swimming pool recovery
6-7pm - Dinner
7-8pm - Nutrition workshop
8-9pm - Team building event
9-10pm - Free time
10pm - Bedrooms
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Tuesday - Day 3
Building on the previous day, the training intensity steps up a notch. This is a key day for improving your goalkeeping.
8-9am - Breakfast9-10am - Classroom Session
10am-12:15pm - Pre-activation & first training session
12:30-1:30pm - Lunch
1:30-2:30 - Recovery/Free time
2:45-4:45 - Training session 2
5-6pm - Swimming pool recovery
6-7pm - Dinner
7-8pm - Fitness workshop
8-10pm - Watch & review a Live game on TV
10pm - Bedrooms
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Wednesday - Day 4
You'll keep learning today, but with a focus on mindset.
8-9am - Breakfast9-10am - Classroom Session
10am-12:15pm - Pre-activation & first training session
12:30-1:30pm - Lunch
1:30-2:30pm - Recovery/Free time
2:45-3:45 - Mindset workshop
4-6pm - Goalie Wars!
6-7pm - Dinner
7-8pm - Set Piece workshop
8-10pm - Team Building event
10pm - Bedrooms
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Thursday - Day 5
More fun today with the friends you've made over the week! But important to put into practice what you've learned
8-9am - Breakfast9-12pm - Footgolf tournament
12:15pm-1:15pm - Lunch
2:30-4:30pm - Head Tennis tournament
4:45-5:45pm - Swimming pool recovery
6-7pm - Dinner
7-9pm - Meet a pro Keeper
9-10pm - Free time
10pm - Bedrooms
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Friday - Day 6
New Keepers attending the Weekend event will arrive today. Welcome them along and get back to serious training today!
8-9am - Breakfast9-9:30am - Weekend briefing
10am-12pm - Pre-activation & first training session
12:00-1:00pm - Lunch
1-2pm - Classroom workshop
2-4pm - Training session 2
4:30-5:30pm - Swimming pool recovery
6-7pm - Dinner & free time
7:30-8:30pm - Goalie Wars tournament
9pm-10pm - Free time
10pm - Bedrooms
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Saturday - Day 7
Always the best day of The Nationals! Today is the day you put everything you've learned into action and feel the improvements you've made. You'll be tired by the evening, but there's plenty of fun to be had on the last night of the camp!
8-9am - Breakfast9-10am - Nationals presentation & photos
10am-12:15pm - Pre-activation & first training session
12:30-1:30pm - Lunch
1:30-2:30 - Classroom session
2:45-4:45 - Training session 2
5-6pm - Swimming pool recovery
6-7pm - Dinner
7-8pm - Goalie Wars!
9-10:30pm - Team building & celebration event
10:30pm - Bedrooms
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Sunday - Final Day
Reflect on what you'll take away from this camp as both a goalkeeper and a person. Plus, enjoy the perfect send off with the closing ceremony.
8-9am - Breakfast9-10am - Classroom Session - Reflection and implementing what you've learned.
10am-12:00pm - Final training session
12-12:30pm - Closing Ceremony
1-4pm - Superstar GK Event!
What's Included?
Free Kit
Welcome bag on arrival including a full training kit and goodies worth over £150 from our key goalkeeping partner, gloveglu.
*New kit design for 2024 and contents pictured is subject to change
All Meals
Fully catered breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks
Accommodation
Shared accommodation in 2, 3 and 4 bed rooms with leading facilities including swimming pool
Superstar GK Entry!
The Ultimate Test of Goalkeeping
Taking place on Sunday 4th August 2024 at 1pm, straight after The Nationals Closing Ceremony!
Your entry is free when you attend The Nationals, and you'll get 3 attempts of the Superstar GK Course
Worried about staying overnight? A message from Martin
FAQ'S
I'm worried about my child staying overnight
Since starting The Nationals in 2022, we've seen many young children have concerns & worries on day 1, with parents deciding to stay locally overnight just incase they get the call! We're proud that so far, every child has stayed the night, and by night 2 are absolutely loving the experience away from parents! For some, it's a huge milestone and achievement, and we make sure we recognise that. Many of the younger kids come away with a sense of pride and added confidence which is incredible to see.
If you're still worried, contact us and we'll be happy to answer any other questions to ease your concerns
What is the booking process?
After booking a place on The Nationals, you will be sent a quick information form with your order confirmation.
Here, you'll be asked any key information about your child, like allergies, disabilities, emergency contact number etc.
We'll also ensure we have their name, age and gender so we can begin planning their group & room to ensure we can provide the best and most seamless check in experience.
What is the accommodation like?
Find everything you need to know about the venue here
Do we have to share a room?
Accommodation available to us are all 2, 3 and 4 bed rooms. We ensure that keepers are roomed together in the most appropriate way. Of course, there are no mixed gender rooms, and keepers are roomed together based on age and the groups they are likely to be put in during training, so a rapport between roommates will already be built.
If you have a strong desire to be roomed on your own, please contact us. Whilst we cannot guarantee we can accommodate this request, we will do our best, to make sure you feel comfortable.
How will different abilities be split?
We're passionate about providing an incredible coaching experience, so we'll always ensure groups sizes are kept small, with a coach:player ratio between 1:8-15.
Initially, we'll split these by age groups. However we're vigilant during the first few sessions to move players around to ensure they get the maximum benefit over the camp by matching their ability to the correct group.
I have more questions!
Head to our Parents Portal where we provide answers to even more Frequently Asked Questions.
If you don't find what you're looking for, feel free to contact us