FREE GOALKEEPER SESSION IN SUNDERLAND WITH SIMON SMITH! (AGES 5-15)

Qualified coaches will be on hand to run you through your goalkeeping paces, offering expert advice and plenty more to either kickstart or further enhance your career between the sticks.

Our lead coach will be ex Newcastle United First Team GK Coach Simon Smith. Simon was Newcastle United First Team Goalkeeper coach up to 2023, working over the years with the likes of Shay Given, Steve Harper, Karl Darlow, Martin Dubravka and of course Nick Pope. Simon had also worked for the FA as England U17 National Team GK Coach. He is now a ‘Coach Educator’ and delivers the course and assesses coaches for the GK UEFA A Licence award. He is one of the highest regarded coaches in the game and I’m so pleased to get him in to work with us on the camp.

Who’s invited?

Any child aged 5-15. All abilities are catered for.

Time & Place

Friday 26th September 2025

5.30pm to 6.30pm (ages 5-9)

7.30pm to 8.30pm (ages 10-15)

What to bring?

Yourself! Goalkeeper gloves, astroturf boots (no studs) and shin pads are advised, but not essential. We look forward to seeing you.