Goalkeeper Training

Ohio State's Goalkeeper Training clinic is a two-day day camp held July 18–19, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio. This is a skills-focused clinic for goalkeepers ages 8 to 18, hosted by the Ohio State Men's Soccer coaching staff. The camp centers on goalkeeper-specific instruction rather than a full-roster ID event format.

This camp serves a broad age range from youth recreational players through high school recruiting-age goalkeepers. Families exploring whether their keeper fits collegiate soccer should note that the age span (8–18) means this is as much a development event for younger players as it is a recruiting showcase. High school goalkeepers attending will share instruction time with elementary and middle school participants, which can limit direct evaluation of recruiting-age talent. The camp is not designed as a primary recruiting venue for committed Division 1 prospects.

The Ohio State coaching staff will be on site, but the head coach does not attend this clinic, meaning evaluation is secondary to instruction. Day-camp format also limits informal coach contact compared to overnight programs. No cost data is listed, so families should contact Ohio State's soccer program directly for pricing. There are no prior camp reviews on file, so prospective attendees cannot reference peer feedback on instruction quality or value.

This clinic works best for goalkeepers ages 14–18 who want technical development and exposure to a Big Ten program's coaching philosophy, and for younger keepers building fundamentals. If you're a high school goalkeeper pursuing a serious recruiting conversation with a Division 1 program, this clinic alone is unlikely to be that venue; consider pairing it with other ID camps where the head coach attends and roster spots are a focus. Check with Ohio State's athletics department for cost and any registration deadlines.