Join us for the Motive Vancouver Goalkeeper Camp! Train with professional and collegiate coaches who live for the game and know how to bring the best out of every athlete. Our goal at this camp is simple: improve skills, gain confidence, and develop a lasting love for the sport!
You're not just booking two days of training. You're hoping they come home more confident, with sharper technique, and excited about goalkeeping.
They train in their own age group, pushed alongside kids at their stage. Their coaches have lived the game: Tim Lodder, Matheus Desouza, plus guest college and pro players. Apart from the training, there is a Q&A with elite players, autographs, and photos you will both get afterward.
Name: Tim Lodder
Professional Goalkeeper (MLS Next Pro, Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2)
Professional Goalkeeper (MLS Next Pro, Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2)
Timothy Lodder is a professional goalkeeper for Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2 in MLS Next Pro. Raised in Surrey, BC, he came up through the Whitecaps' academy pathway to reach the club's professional pipeline. Campers get goalkeeper coaching from someone competing in a professional league against other MLS academy talent.
Name: Matheus Desouza
Professional Goalkeeper (Canadian Premier League)
Professional Goalkeeper (Canadian Premier League)
Matheus de Souza is a professional goalkeeper for Vancouver FC in the Canadian Premier League, wearing number 35. A Brazilian-Canadian raised in Surrey, BC, he came up through the Vancouver Whitecaps Academy before starring for the University of the Fraser Valley Cascades, where he was described as the strongest goalkeeper in Canada West and set a program record with six shutouts in a season. Vancouver FC selected him fifth overall in the CPL-U SPORTS Draft. Campers train with a professional goalkeeper competing in Canada's top men's league.
Quick note: our pro & collegiate coaches occasionally have game or travel commitments, so the exact coach shown isn't 100% guaranteed for every single session. On the rare occasion that happens, your child is coached by another vetted pro or collegiate coach of the same caliber.
Our camps have an average of 8 players per coach. This means your child gets high reps, consistent feedback, and eyes on them all camp.
Soccer Cleats, Running Shoes, Goalkeeper Gloves, Training Shorts & Shirt, Water Bottle & Snack.
To make sure every camper gets the most out of the camp, we group participants by skill level — beginners with beginners, advanced with advanced.
Dates: December 19th - 20th
*If you are unable to attend any of the days within the camp please contact us and we will send you a pro-rated price based on how many days you can attend!
Age Group Timings: Born 2010-2020: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM (age groups will be separated within the camp)
*If your age group is sold out, please email us to be added to the waitlist incase a spot opens up!
Location: Jericho West Synthetic Turf Field - 1514-1598 Discovery St, Vancouver, BC V6R 4K5
We offer 15% discount if you and 5 or more teammates and/or friends register together! To get your discount, simply complete the Team Discount, Goalkeeper form with your group's name and the names of all participating campers.
We always have a plan in place for rain, extreme heat, or any other conditions and safety always comes first. If we ever have to cancel or reschedule a session due to weather, you'll get a full refund or credit, whichever works best for you. For our indoor camps, weather will never be an issue!
Your child is watched closely the entire camp. Our staff is trained to handle the unexpected, if anything comes up, we reach you right away. Drop them off knowing they're in safe hands.
Life happens, and we've kept our refund policy simple and fair:
Read the full cancellation policy here: Cancellation Policy
*IMPORTANT: We only send emails from @motiveathletics.ca. We never ask for payments through SMS, DM or external links.
Verified Reviews · Vancouver Goalkeeper Camp
Real stories from families who trained with us. Every review comes from a verified registration.
Curtis W.
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Worth every penny
Best keeper training we've found for the price. My son faced more shots in three days than in a whole season and loved every minute. Way cheaper than the private sessions we looked at.
Bianca R.
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Actual keeper coaches
These are pro goalkeepers who've played at a high level, not club soccer coaches. My daughter finally learned proper positioning and set position.
Doug P.
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He came home filthy
My son came home covered in mud with grass stained gloves. They didn't adjust the training to make sure he wouldn't get dirty.
Sunita M.
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So many reps
My worry was him standing in a net doing nothing. Instead he was diving and catching non stop in a small group. He was worked all camp, came home super tired.
Erik H.
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Real improvement in footwork
In three short days his footwork and handling clearly improved. The coaches broke down his technique instead of just firing balls at him.
Charlene B.
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Felt safe diving all day
With all the diving I worried about knocks, but staff were well trained and watched them closely. My daughter got a scrape checked right away. Total peace of mind.
Tony F.
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Wish it was longer
Excellent coaching, no complaints there. Only knocking a star because the three hour session was short and my son wanted more time on the field.
Marcus L.
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Finally a camp just for keepers
At regular camps my son gets stuck in net with no gk coaching. Here it was all goalkeeper specific. First camp that actually developed his positional technique.
Priscilla O.
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Great for a new keeper
My daughter just started in goal and I worried she'd be behind. They grouped by age and level so she learned the basics with kids at her stage. She left loving it.
Devon C.
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Pushed my rep keeper
My son plays apdl and I feared he'd be bored. The coaches challenged his footwork and angles harder than his club does. He came home buzzing.
Nadine K.
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Everything was clear
Got detailed emails before camp about times, location, parking, and what to bring. Drop off and pick up were smooth all three days.
Wendy G.
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Now he only wants to play keeper
My son used to be a striker and now he refuses to play anywhere but goal. They turned him into a keeper for life.
Owen T.
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Fair with the refund
My son could only make two of the three days and they sorted a pro rated price with one email, no hassle.
Fernanda S.
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Booked with confidence
I don't trust every sports site online, but the checkout was quick and secure.
Raj D.
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Honest about the pathway
I liked that they talked about the college and pro pathway realistically. Just genuine guidance on what it takes. My daughter found it motivating.
Colette M.
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The Q and A made his week
My son got to ask pro keepers questions and even got autographs. He talked about it for days. You can tell the staff actually care about inspiring the kids.
Brandon H.
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Loved the photos
They had a photographer capturing the action and sent us a whole album afterward. Some incredible shots of my daughter mid dive. Great touch.
Yuki N.
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Group discount was easy
Registered my son with four of his teammates and got the 15% off with a quick email. Simple process, and it made a real difference on the cost for all of us.
Shannon P.
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My daughter felt right at home
She's often the only girl keeper on her team and can feel out of place. The coaches treated her like any other keeper and she left more confident than ever.
Dmitri V.
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Positioning finally clicked
The thing my son needed most was positioning and distribution, and that's exactly what they drilled. Small details he never got from his club coach.
Gordon M.
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Bring long sleeves
Really solid camp. One tip since it's on turf, pack long sleeves and pants because there will be diving scrapes. Beyond that, no complaints at all.
Alicia F.
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Fun without the pressure
It was competitive but quite fun, and my son never felt pressured. He usually dreads drills but here he was smiling through all of them.
Ibrahim K.
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Staff I trusted
Before booking I asked about supervision and training. Staff are screened and the kids are watched even at breaks. That sealed it for me.
Teresa L.
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Affordable for real keeper training
Private keeper coaching costs a fortune. This gave my daughter three days of it for a fair price. Honestly the best value in goalkeeper training we've found.
Cody R.
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Confidence through the roof
My son is quiet and hesitant in goal. By day three he was commanding his box and diving without fear. The change in his confidence was worth it alone.
Manpreet S.
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They answered everything
I sent a list of questions before signing up and got fast, clear replies each time. The camp delivered on all of it.
Holly B.
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Easy to sign up
Registered my daughter in a few minutes on my phone. Simple payment, instant confirmation, and a reminder before camp.
Frank D.
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He's stopping way more
After the camp my son is reading shots better and stopping way more of them. The reflex and shot stopping work clearly paid off.
Josephine C.
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Real personal attention
Because the keeper group was small, my daughter got personal coaching on every rep. The coach knew exactly what to fix by the first hour.
Leo M.
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Sign up early
Spots are limited and it fills fast, for good reason. Top keeper coaching, organized, and fair priced. Already booked my son for the next one.
Danielle W.
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Perfect weekend for keepers
Love that it's a focused few days, not a whole week to plan around. Great value and my daughter got so much out of it. We'll be back next season.
Professional and collegiate coaches who've lived the game, including Tim Lodder, Matheus Desouza, plus guest college and pro players. Our staff is focused on every athlete's safety.
Yes. Players are grouped by age and skill, so they train alongside kids at their stage.
We cap it at an average of 1:8 coach-to-player ratio. That means more reps, real feedback, and eyes on them the whole camp.
December 19th - 20th. Age group timings: Born 2010-2020: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM (age groups will be separated within the camp).
Jericho West Synthetic Turf Field - 1514-1598 Discovery St, Vancouver, BC V6R 4K5. .
Soccer Cleats, Running Shoes, Goalkeeper Gloves, Training Shorts & Shirt, Water Bottle & Snack.
Just contact us and we'll send a pro-rated price based on the days they can attend.
Email us to join the waitlist and we'll reach out the moment a spot opens up.
Yes, 15% off when you register with five or more teammates or friends. Simply complete the Team Discount, Goalkeeper form with your group's name and the names of all participating campers. We will then create a unique discount code exclusively for your team.
They're watched closely all camp. Our staff is trained to handle the unexpected, and we contact you right away if anything comes up.
Simple and fair: full refund or credit 7+ days before, 50% (or full credit) within 1–6 days, and a full refund or transfer if we ever have to cancel. Full details on our cancellation policy page.
Yes — a photographer captures the camp, and every family receives the link to the photo album afterward.
We only send emails from @motiveathletics.ca, and we never ask for payment through SMS, DM, or external links. Checkout is handled through our secure, encrypted payment system.
