🚨 OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT – Great news is on the way for every young aspiring goalkeeper across Europe and beyond. Former professional shot‑stopper and highly respected goalkeeping coach Joan García has officially revealed he is launching his very own specialised training centre for goalkeepers this summer. Named Campus Joan García, this unique project has been built from the ground up entirely around the specific needs, techniques and development of young keepers, offering a level of detail and quality rarely found in general football camps. It is set to become one of the most anticipated events on the youth football calendar this year, combining elite‑level coaching, a professional environment and a strong commitment to social values.
📅 When & Where: All The Key Details
Campus Joan García will take place over five intensive days, from 27 July to 31 July 2026, at the outstanding facilities of Soccerland Catalunya, perfectly located between the coastal towns of Blanes and Tordera on Spain’s beautiful Costa Brava. The venue was chosen specifically for its top‑class pitches, modern training equipment, safe enclosed spaces and excellent on‑site amenities, creating an ideal setting where young players can focus fully on learning, improving and enjoying the game without distractions. Unlike multi‑position football camps which only allocate a small fraction of time to goalkeeping, every single minute of this programme is designed, planned and delivered exclusively for goalkeepers.
🧒👧 Who Can Take Part
The camp is fully inclusive and open to both boys and girls, welcoming all young goalkeepers born between 2008 and 2018. This wide age range means training groups will be carefully organised not only by age but also by ability and experience level, so every participant works at exactly the right intensity and pace for their own stage of development. To make attendance possible for as many families as possible, the organisers have confirmed full boarding, half‑boarding and day‑participation options are all available, so families can choose the formula that best suits their needs and location, whether travelling locally or from further afield.
⚽ A Training Programme Built For Goalkeepers, By Goalkeeping Experts
What makes Campus Joan García stand out above all else is the depth and quality of the coaching programme. Joan García has designed every module himself, drawing on his entire career both between the posts and as a coach, to cover every single aspect of the modern goalkeeper’s role. The curriculum includes:
✅ Specialised goalkeeper training – covering positioning, footwork, handling, shot‑stopping, diving technique, distribution with hands and feet, one‑on‑one situations, commanding the penalty area and aerial dominance.
✅ Individual technical work – every participant will receive personalised drills and corrections, targeting their own strengths and areas to improve, rather than only following generic group exercises.
✅ Real match scenarios – training is always linked directly to game situations, so keepers learn not just how to perform a movement, but when, why and how to decide under pressure.
✅ Guest sessions from top experts – throughout the week, leading professionals including fitness coaches specialised in goalkeeper physical preparation, sports psychologists, nutritionists and elite‑level match analysts will lead exclusive workshops.
✅ Personalised coaching at all times – to guarantee maximum attention and rapid progress, the camp will strictly maintain a ratio of just 1 coach for every 8 goalkeepers, one of the lowest and most favourable ratios anywhere in youth football.
Every session will follow a clear progression from basic fundamentals right through to advanced concepts, delivered in a positive, encouraging atmosphere where mistakes are seen as the most important part of learning.
❤️💙 More Than Football: A Strong Social Mission
Joan García has always believed football should be open to everyone, regardless of background or economic means, and that principle sits right at the heart of this project. Alongside the elite sporting programme, Campus Joan García includes a powerful social dimension: a dedicated scholarship fund has been created to offer free or heavily subsidised places to children and young people at risk of social exclusion.
These places cover the full cost of participation, accommodation, meals, kit and materials, giving talented young keepers who would otherwise never have the opportunity the chance to train, learn, make friends and develop their passion in a professional environment. For Joan García himself, this is not an optional extra — it is one of the main reasons he decided to create the campus in the first place: “Talent is everywhere, but opportunity is not. We want to make sure no promising goalkeeper is ever left behind only because of their family’s situation.”
✅ A Unique Opportunity To Learn From The Best
For any young player who dreams of becoming a goalkeeper, or who already loves the position and wants to get much better, Campus Joan García represents a truly rare opportunity. It brings together a world‑class training plan, premium facilities, expert staff, unbeatable supervision numbers, flexible attendance options and a genuine social conscience — all under the direction of a man who has dedicated his whole life to the art of goalkeeping.
Registrations are now officially open, and with places strictly limited to protect quality and coaching ratios, they are expected to fill up very quickly. This summer, between Blanes and Tordera, the next generation of great goalkeepers will take their first big steps forward together. 🧤⚽
