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Summer Holidays 2026

The Summer Sessions: GK

Dedicated goalkeeper coaching every Monday to Wednesday through the summer holidays. Up to 8 places per week for U7–U12 — specialist GK work, then real match experience with our The Summer Sessions outfield bootcamps.

U7–U12
8 places per week
9:30am - 3:30pm
From £50 / day
£140 for all 3
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Built for keepers

Same Mon–Wed weekly structure as The Summer Sessions outfield — but every session is designed around goalkeeper development, with outfield match play built in so keepers learn in real games.

  • Shot-stopping, handling, footwork and recovery saves
  • Distribution, box management and 1v1 decision making
  • Integrated into outfield matches for authentic game reps

How booking works

Each week is a standalone 3-day GK block. Pick your days — book as many weeks as you like across the summer.

  • Book from a single day per week — one day, two, or the full Mon–Wed block. We recommend at least 2 days a week to get the most from the course.
  • Third day saves £10 — £140 for the full week
  • Book multiple weeks in one checkout

Pricing

£50

per day

£100

2 days

£140

3 days

Summer dates

Six Mon–Wed goalkeeper blocks — same weeks as The Summer Sessions outfield, running alongside on site.

Week 1

Mon–Wed

20–22 July 2026

Week 2

Mon–Wed

27–29 July 2026

Week 3

Mon–Wed

3–5 August 2026

Week 4

Mon–Wed

10–12 August 2026

Week 5

Mon–Wed

17–19 August 2026

Week 6

Mon–Wed

24–26 August 2026

Included daily

Lunch & Snacks

Same catering as The Summer Sessions outfield — lunch and snacks every day so keepers stay fuelled through technical blocks and afternoon matches.

Prepared daily by Just Baguettes

The Summer Sessions lunch menu — wraps, fruit, flapjack and pasta salads
  • Indoor twin-pitch astro — dedicated GK zone plus match play
  • UEFA/FA qualified coaches with goalkeeper-specific sessions
  • Lunch and snacks included — no packed lunch needed
  • Small group — maximum 8 keepers per week for high coach contact

Location

The Player Forge

Risborough Road, Thame, Oxfordshire HP17 8LT

Thame, Oxfordshire HP17 8LT

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3-day GK programme

Progressive goalkeeper curriculum each Mon–Wed block — building to showcase match play on Wednesday.

Day 1

Foundation + Shot-Stopping

Focus: Handling, set position, reflex saves

9:30am

GK Activation

  • - Movement prep and footwork
  • - Handling fundamentals — W, basket, scoop
  • - Low and mid-height shot-stopping

10:15am

Technical Block

  • - Set position and ready shape
  • - Collapse saves and smother technique
  • - Reaction saves from close range

11:00am

Physical + Agility

  • - Explosive footwork ladders
  • - Dive and recovery mechanics
  • - Core stability for keepers

12:00pm

Lunch

  • - Lunch & snacks from Just Baguettes
  • - Coach Q&A on match-day routines

12:45pm

1v1 & Breakaways

  • - Closing angles
  • - Narrowing the goal
  • - Decision-making on when to commit

1:30pm

Small-Sided Integration

  • - Keepers in conditioned games with outfield camps
  • - Live shot repetition
  • - Coach feedback on habits

Day 2

Distribution + Game IQ

Focus: Playing out, communication, commanding the box

9:30am

Warm Up

  • - Ball mastery for keepers
  • - Passing patterns — side volley, overarm, underarm
  • - Receiving under pressure

10:15am

Distribution

  • - Short distribution to defenders
  • - Long distribution to switch play
  • - Throwing and quick release

11:00am

Box Management

  • - Claiming crosses and corners
  • - Punching and catching decisions
  • - Commanding the penalty area

12:15pm

Lunch

  • - Lunch & snacks from Just Baguettes
  • - Video-style debrief on decision making

1:00pm

Cross-Cohort Match Play

  • - Keepers rotated into outfield bootcamp matches
  • - Real game scenarios
  • - Communication with defenders

2:00pm

Scenario Coaching

  • - Back-pass rules and composure
  • - Organising the defensive line
  • - Restart routines

Day 3

Match Day + Showcase

Focus: Putting it together under match conditions

9:30am

Match-Day Prep

  • - Activation and sharp reflex work
  • - Pre-match routines
  • - Focus and confidence habits

10:15am

Position Scenarios

  • - Penalty situations
  • - Free-kick wall organisation
  • - Sweeper-keeper decisions outside the box

11:15am

Showcase Matches

  • - Full match play with The Summer Sessions outfield groups
  • - Coaches track individual targets
  • - High-repetition save environments

12:15pm

Lunch

  • - Lunch & snacks from Just Baguettes
  • - Individual development notes

1:00pm

Tournament Block

  • - Small-sided tournaments
  • - Keeper-of-the-session recognition
  • - Parent pick-up from 3:30pm

2:45pm

Debrief

  • - Individual feedback
  • - Next steps for club and school season
  • - Celebrate effort and standards

Limited Places

8 places per week

Small-group specialist coaching with real match integration. Book early — GK weeks fill quickly.

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