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Performance Goalkeeping with AB1GK Academy
Master technical goalkeeping skills with AB1GK professional coaches.
Performance Goalkeeping with Asmir Begovic Goalkeeper Academy (AB1GK) is a residential goalkeeper camp for children and teenagers aged 10-17. The camp is available in both 6-night and 3-night booking options.
Performance Goalkeeping offers committed and ambitious goalkeepers the chance to learn from excellent goalkeeping coaches, hand-picked by Asmir Begovic himself.
Taking place at:
Oundle School, PE8 4AB 10th-16th August
Taunton School, TA2 6AD 17th-23rd August
Asmir Begovic
Asmir Begovic is a Premier League and International Goalkeeper and has played over 500 professional games for the likes of Chelsea, AC Milan, Everton FC and Bosnia.
Asmir has gained a lot of experience at the highest level and he decided to open up his own goalkeeping academy, AB1GK, to help inspire the next generation of goalkeepers to play in his position.
The Performance Goalkeeping camp includes a visit from Asmir Begovic or one of his professional goalkeeping colleagues. Young goalkeepers will have the unique opportunity to hear their stories, ask questions, and learn from elite goalkeepers.
“I’m delighted to work with Activate Camps to provide this residential goalkeeping camp in partnership with my AB1GK Academy. I love goalkeeping and enjoy goalkeeping and we want children to enjoy goalkeeping too!” – Asmir
The programme
Our Performance Goalkeeping residential camp, delivered by the expert coaches of the AB1GK, provides a high-performance training experience designed to elevate your goalkeeping game.
- Daily Sessions: Enjoy morning and afternoon focused training sessions each day, blending group exercises and individual skill work to ensure six hours of high-quality coaching daily.
- Specialist Workshops: Participants will benefit from unique sessions, including a mental performance workshop to build focus and confidence on the pitch, a visit from Asmir Begovic (or one of his professional goalkeeping colleagues) and an off-site visit to a professional football facility.
- Recovery and Facilities: Top-class facilities at both of our venues ensure a performance-level training environment, including a dedicated recovery session in the pool to help participants recharge.
- Tailored Training: Coaching groups are carefully arranged by age and ability, ensuring every goalkeeper receives personalised coaching and guidance to support their development.
6-night programme (Sunday-Saturday)
30 hours of goalkeeper training, coaching, and workshops including the off-site trip on Wednesday.
3-night programme (Sunday-Wednesday)
16 hours of goalkeeper training, coaching, and workshops including the off-site trip on Wednesday.
This programme is designed for goalkeepers who are passionate, ambitious, and ready to take their skills to the next level.
The coaches
The Asmir Begovic Goalkeeper Academy (AB1GK) is dedicated to coaching and educating young, committed goalkeepers.
Expert Coaching Team: Our hand-picked coaches bring extensive experience from youth, men’s, and women’s football, ensuring a depth of knowledge and expertise for every participant.
Qualified Professionals: All coaches are UEFA-qualified (or hold equivalent certifications) and are trained in pastoral care and safeguarding to ensure a safe, supportive atmosphere.
Diverse and Inclusive Team: We are proud to include female coaches on our camps, fostering an inclusive environment for all participants and championing the women’s game.
Personalised Attention: A 1:10 coach-to-participant ratio ensures every goalkeeper receives detailed feedback and guidance tailored to their unique needs.
Backed by the experience of founder Asmir Begovic, our team is committed to helping young athletes thrive.
Residential programme
At Activate Camps, we understand that sending your child on a residential camp is a big decision. That’s why we place as much emphasis on pastoral care as we do on delivering exceptional sports programmes.
Our dedicated team ensures every child feels safe, supported, and at home from the moment they arrive.
The residential programme includes:
- Evening Entertainment Activities
- Secure on-campus Accommodation
- 3 meals a day and fresh fruit/snacks
- 24/7 welfare support staff
Specialist workshops
Our Specialist Workshops are a highlight of the Performance Goalkeeping residential camp, offering participants the chance to enhance their skills and knowledge both on and off the pitch. These workshops are designed to provide a deeper understanding of what it takes to excel as a goalkeeper at the highest level.
- Exclusive Professional Facility Visit: Gain inspiration and insight with a special off-site visit to a professional football facility. Explore the facilities, experience the atmosphere, and see what life is like at the pinnacle of the sport.
- Mental Performance Sessions: Strengthen your game from the inside out. These sessions focus on building focus, resilience, and confidence. Essential traits for every successful goalkeeper.
- Pre-hab and Conditioning Training: Learn how to prevent injuries and optimise your performance with specialist sessions led by experts in goalkeeper-specific fitness and conditioning.
- Star Appearance: The camp includes a visit from Asmir Begovic or one of his professional goalkeeping colleagues. Participants will have the unique opportunity to hear their stories, ask questions, and learn from elite goalkeepers.
These workshops are designed to inspire, educate, and empower young goalkeepers to take their skills and mindset to the next level.
About Our Partners
AB1GK Academy
The Asmir Begovic Goalkeeper Academy is an academy specialising in coaching and educating young goalkeepers with branches all over Europe. The Academy focuses on providing young, ambitious, and committed goalkeepers an environment where they can maximise their individual development. With vast experience of our coaches and our founder, we want to help build the next generation of goalkeepers.
AB1GK
During Asmir’s elite career playing at the highest levels of the professional game, it was always imperative that his kit and equipment performed at the highest standards and in all conditions.
This experience helped Asmir when he decided to start his goalkeeping brand, featuring designs and materials that Asmir approves and enjoys wearing. Goalkeeping products that are Powered by Goalkeepers for Goalkeepers.
