Doncaster, Templestowe & Bulleen

School holiday soccer camp, Doncaster & Templestowe

Two days of soccer each school holidays 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. $175 for both days, $95 a day, incl. GST. Dates for the next camp are being confirmed — ask us to let you know.

When it runs

Dates for the next camp are being confirmed. Ask us and we will tell you as soon as they are set — camps fill from the waiting list before they are advertised. At Petty’s Reserve, a few minutes from Doncaster, Templestowe and Bulleen. Single day or both days.

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 school holiday soccer camp?

Dates for the next camp are being confirmed. 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.

How much does the camp cost?

$175 for both days, or $95 for a single day, per child. Prices include GST.

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.