22–23 September · Doncaster & Templestowe

School holiday soccer camp, Doncaster & Templestowe

Two days of soccer these September school holidays — Tuesday 22 and Wednesday 23 September, 9:00am to 1:00pm at Petty’s Reserve, run with Manningham United FC. Goalkeeper and outfield groups, ages 8 and up, all equipment provided, and open to players from any club.

The September camp

Tuesday 22 and Wednesday 23 September, 9:00am to 1:00pm at Petty’s Reserve, a few minutes from Doncaster, Templestowe and Bulleen. Book a single day or both.

Players are split into goalkeeper and outfield groups so nobody spends the morning doing work that is not theirs — keepers get specialist coaching rather than standing in a goal while outfielders shoot.

Who runs it

Coached by the Hattrick team: Mel Maizels, Head Goalkeeper Coach at Melbourne Victory A-League Women, and Maggie Lena, a decade of coaching across three continents. The same standard that runs through the term programs, compressed into two days.

During the term

Camps are the holiday version. In term, the Goalkeeper Academy in Doncaster runs weekly with four keepers a session, and private 1:1 coaching runs across Melbourne’s north-east.

Common questions

When and where is the September school holiday soccer camp?

Tuesday 22 and Wednesday 23 September, 9:00am to 1:00pm, at Petty’s Reserve — a few minutes from Doncaster, Templestowe, Doncaster East and Bulleen.

What ages is the camp for?

Players aged 8 and up, in separate goalkeeper and outfield groups.

Is this a soccer camp or a football camp?

The same thing — association football. Two days of it, coached properly.

Can my child come for one day only?

Yes. Single day or both days.

Do they need to be at a particular club?

No. The camp is open to players from any club.

What do they need to bring?

All equipment is provided. Players need boots, shin pads and a drink bottle.

Is there goalkeeper-specific coaching?

Yes. Goalkeepers train as a group with a specialist goalkeeper coach rather than joining in the outfield work.