Goalkeeper Trainingfor Every Stage
Small-group, individual, college-level, and performance-analysis training for goalkeepers in Chicago, Morton Grove, Vernon Hills, and Evanston.
Flexible Training Credits
Purchase a single session or discounted training codes. Codes expire 6 months from the date of purchase and can be used when registering for training.
Single Training
One small-group goalkeeper training credit for ages 7-17 or approved placement.
5 Training Credit Pack
$250 worth of small-group training for $225. Codes expire 6 months from purchase.
10 Training Credit Pack
$500 worth of small-group training for $400. Best value for consistent weekly development. Codes expire 6 months from purchase.
Train Where You Live
Illinois training centers — we train most weeks across Morton Grove, Vernon Hills, Evanston, and Chicago. Please note: NO TRAINING FROM AUG 1-14th.
Juniors (7-11)
Intermediate (12-17)
Advanced (15-17)
No sessions scheduled.
Juniors (7-11)
Intermediate (12-17)
Advanced (15-17)
No sessions scheduled.
Juniors (7-11)
Intermediate (12-17)
Advanced (15-17)
No sessions scheduled.
Advanced (15-17)
Intermediate (12-17)
Juniors (7-11)
No sessions scheduled.
Training Packages
Buy training credit up front and save. Choose the package that fits your goalkeeper and complete checkout securely through CoachIQ.
$250 Training Package
$250 of small-group training for $225. Includes 5 training credits. Codes expire 6 months from purchase.
$500 Training Package
$500 of small-group training for $400. Includes 10 training credits. Codes expire 6 months from purchase.
$200 Training Package
$200 of small-group training for $175. Includes 5 training credits. Codes expire 6 months from purchase.
Unlimited Training
Train as often as you like at every Drive GK location. Billed monthly, cancel anytime.
Four Goalkeeper Tracks, One Standard
From small-group youth training to college-prep and pro-level individual sessions — every athlete gets a development plan that fits their goals.
Small-Group Training
Drive Goalkeeping small-group training programs are designed for ages 7-17 with a strong player-to-coach ratio so each athlete gets the individual attention needed for proper goalkeeper development. Drive Juniors, Intermediate, and Advanced tracks cover everything from catching and diving fundamentals to shot-stopping, crosses, and game-like decision making.
Collegiate-Level Training
An advanced training environment for players headed to college or returning from college, with emphasis on effective distribution, cross management, defending space, and advanced shot-stopping techniques. Sessions run Sunday (invitation only), Monday and Tuesday in Morton Grove, and Thursday in Vernon Hills.
Individual Training
Personalized training with Director of Coaching Tom Paparounis, focused on the specific topics each goalkeeper needs most. Begins with a preliminary consultation to establish clear goals; sessions run 60-75 minutes and include a verbal performance evaluation afterward. Tom may group 2-3 players for more dynamic functional training.
Performance Analysis
Monitoring on-field performance is crucial to goalkeeper development. Every analysis includes a video recording of feedback from Tom Paparounis covering player strengths and areas for improvement — yours to keep and review. Email to schedule a call and discuss the options that fit your athlete.
ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT
At age 11, before I began training with Tom, I had no real goalkeeper background. Tom taught me all of my basic technical skills and my development skyrocketed while working with him at such a young age. I will be playing Division 1 soccer at Fordham University next year. Tom is great with goalkeepers of all ages, from beginners to professional players. I still train with Tom today and I intend to for the rest of my soccer career.
Maggie Grossman
Fordham University · Goalkeeper · Former Lane Tech HS
Trained with Drive GK since age 11
Try a Session, Then Build the Plan
The free assessment lets Drive GK understand the athlete before recommending the right training rhythm.
Reach Out
Send athlete details, goals, age group, and preferred location.
Talk Through Fit
Drive GK follows up by phone or text to answer questions and coordinate timing.
Attend Assessment
Train in a real session so the coach can evaluate current level and learning style.
Choose Your Pack
Move into single training, a 5-pack, or a 10-pack based on your goalkeeper's goals.
Goalkeeper Training Questions
A few details families usually ask before their first Drive GK session.
Most athletes ages 7-17 start with small-group training. Older keepers can ask about college-level sessions, and athletes needing focused work can ask about individual training or performance analysis.
Small-group sessions run most weeks in Morton Grove on Mondays/Tuesdays, Vernon Hills on Thursdays, Evanston on Saturdays, and Chicago on Sundays. Always confirm the current schedule before attending.
Yes. Training package codes expire 6 months after the date of purchase.
Performance analysis uses game moments to help goalkeepers understand positioning, decisions, communication, and technique under real match pressure.
Ready to Train
With Drive GK?
Book a free assessment in Morton Grove, Vernon Hills, Evanston, or Chicago. We'll evaluate your goalkeeper, talk through goals, and put a development plan together — before you commit to anything.
Serving goalkeepers across Chicago, Evanston, Vernon Hills, and Morton Grove.
