Soccer Star Group

Birth Years (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018) 

 

Champions Group

Birth Years (2014, 2013, 2012)

 

16 Student Maximum Per Group

 

The Shutout Goalkeeper Winter Clinic is designed for goalkeepers who want to improve technique, sharpen decision-making and build confidence in goal.

Training is led by Burak Kilic and Ethan Donnerstag, experienced goalkeeper instructors and APSL players who understand the demands of the position.

 

With a strong focus on individual development, each session is built around realistic goalkeeper actions and game situations.

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What to expect at the Shutout Goalkeeper Program? 

Diving Technique
Learn how to dive efficiently and safely to both sides. Training focuses on body shape, take-off, hand position, landing and recovering quickly for the next action.

1v1 Situations
Improve confidence and decision-making when facing an attacker one-on-one. Goalkeepers will work on closing space, staying balanced, choosing the right moment to engage and making themselves difficult to beat.

Positioning and Angles
Learn how small adjustments in positioning can make a big difference. Goalkeepers will work on reading the ball, setting correctly and reducing the area an attacker has to finish into.

Crosses and High Balls
Develop confidence when dealing with balls into the box. Training covers catching, punching, timing, movement through traffic and deciding when to stay or come.

Distribution
Improve the ability to start attacks quickly and accurately. Goalkeepers will work on throwing, rolling, passing and striking the ball over different distances.

Foot Skills
Modern goalkeepers must be comfortable with the ball at their feet. Training focuses on first touch, receiving under pressure, passing accuracy and making good decisions in possession.

Recovery Movements
Learn how to react after the first save or movement. Goalkeepers will work on getting back to their feet quickly, resetting position and preparing for second and third actions.

Decision-Making Under Pressure
Build the ability to stay composed and make the right choice in fast-moving situations. Goalkeepers will be placed in realistic scenarios that challenge communication, timing, positioning and judgment.

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Why the Shutout Goalkeeper Clinic?

Experienced Goalkeeper Coaches
Instruction from coaches who play and train the position.

Game-Realistic Training
Sessions are built around situations goalkeepers face in matches.

Small Training Groups
More repetitions, more feedback and more individual attention.

Complete Goalkeeper Development
Technical ability, positioning, confidence and decision-making are developed together.

Train the Position. Own the Box. Make the Save.

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Dates/Times 2027 🗓️

Soccer Star Group - Birth Years 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015

Jan: 7, 14, 21, 28 | Feb: 4, 11, 18 

Time: 6:45 PM to 8:00 PM 

 

Champions Group - Birth Years 2014, 2013, 2012

Jan: 8, 15, 22, 29 | Feb: 5, 12, 19

Time: 7:15 PM to 8:30 PM 

Location:  

• Champions Center, 1A Coleman Court, Southampton, NJ 08088 🏟️📍🌆

Cost and Payment: 

• Camp Cost: $275
• 💻 Payment Method: Payment is made through the provided registration link sent after application approval.
• ❌ Cancelation Policy: Please note that there are no refunds for cancelations made within 14 days prior to the program's start date.

Uniform: 

Young-Star Clinic membership includes a Universal Soccer Academy Training Shirt. 

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Application and Evaluation Process for Shutout Goalkeeper Clinic: 📝

To ensure a positive training experience for all students, all new prospective students are required to complete an application and evaluation process. This step allows our staff to assess each student's skills and determine the most suitable training environment.

 

Submit Your Application 📝

• You can start by completing the application form below. Your application is the first step to joining our SGC program. 🌟

Evaluation Invitation 📅

• Once we receive your application, our team will carefully review it. You'll be invited to an evaluation session if it aligns with ou objectives and requirements program's object. This step is crucial to determine if SGC is the right fit for you. 🧐

Acceptance into the Shutout Goalkeeper Camp 🎉

• After a successful evaluation, you'll be accepted into the SGC and receive registration information for the 2027 Winter SGC. 

Important Notice for Current or Returning Students:

• If you have already participated in Universal Soccer Academy programs in 2026, you do not need to undergo re-evaluation. Instead, please email us at info@universalsocceracademy.com to receive the registration information you need. ⚽📧👟

Once the application is approved Registration and Logistics information will be sent directly to accepted students.