Tom Paparounis - Founder/ Director
Coaching Experience
- 14 yrs collegiate level (DI, DIII, and NAIA)
- North Texas and IL ODP
- USL 2 & W League
MEMORIAL DAY GOALKEEPING CAMP
May 25 2026
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Drop off as early as 8:00 am. Pick up by 11:30 am
Ages 7-17
80
Community Park -8 Bridges Dr, South Barrington, IL 60010
Training Topics
Footwork, handling, and diving form
Extension diving and parrying
Positioning and angle play
Cross Management and defending space behind the back line
Distribution including punting and goal kicks
Close range shots including 1 v 1s and reaction saves
Coaching Staff
Experienced - Professional - Passionate
Julian Soto - Staff Coach
Coaching Experience
- 8 yrs collegiate level (DI, III, and NAIA)
Stephen Tuang - Staff Coach
Coaching Experience
- 3 yrs collegiate level.
(DII and DIII) - Currently Dominican University Asst.
Tentative Camp Schedule
Daily Sample Itinerary
8:30-9:00 - Check-in.
9:00-9:10 - Welcome & Introductions.
9:10-9:20 - Player warm-up/ activation.
9:20-10:00 - Footwork, handling, and diving for shots around the GK's frame.
10:00-10:10 - Break + plus GK discussion.
10:10-11:00 - Dealing with shots outside GK's frame, extension and parrying work.
11:00-11:10 - Break
11:10-1150 - Functional Training + GK competition.
12:20-12:30 - Cool down and training recap.