The 5th Panhellenic Goalkeeping Camp & Coaches Seminar of the Athens Goalkeepers Academy (AGA) was successfully completed at Renti Arena (27–30/12/2025).
A landmark Camp that keeps growing year after year, bringing to Greece top-level expertise and goalkeeper coaching from European football, such as this year’s guest coach Josemi Rodriguez (Rayo Vallecano).
With increased participation from all over Greece and abroad, the event once again confirmed the high standards of the AGA training program and the trust it has established.
All participating goalkeepers were evaluated by the AGA coaching staff and Josemi Rodriguez. Those selected will have the opportunity to join our upcoming educational trips to Spain, as well as to Italy and the Netherlands.
Day 1
• Seminar: “Breathing for Performance: a competitive advantage for the athlete” – Instructor: Dr. Athanasios Tzigkitzelas
Proper breathing was analyzed as a tool for:
– controlling mind & body
– managing stress and match-day pressure
– stabilizing performance
• Performance & Fitness Testing – Lead Coach: Iakovos Hasapis, Strength & Conditioning Coach
Physical tests and individual performance metrics were conducted to identify specific needs and tailor the training approach.
Detailed reports were emailed to all athletes and added to their personal development files.
Day 2
• Nutrition Seminar: “The importance of nutrition for optimal performance and health of goalkeepers” – Instructor: Sofia Mavreli
Practical guidance on nutrition, sleep, recovery, and support for young athletes, also attended by parents.
• Josemi Rodriguez Program: “Develop your sixth sense as goalkeepers”
Training focused on:
– the 5 senses as performance tools
– spatial awareness
– anticipation & decision-making under pressure
– neuromuscular adaptation and reaction drills
Day 3
Giorgos Pappas (Rayo Vallecano): “If it wasn’t for the Athens Goalkeepers Academy, none of this would have happened”
The day began with the speech of 16-year-old goalkeeper Giorgos Pappas, who followed the full AGA pathway (Camps, Summer Preparations, Educational Trips) and transferred to Rayo Vallecano in the summer of 2025.
“If it wasn’t for the Athens Goalkeepers Academy, none of this would have happened,” he stated, referring to his trust in the AGA Training Methodology and his journey to Spain.
• Josemi Rodriguez Seminar: Errors & Mistakes
Mistakes as tools for improvement rather than failure.
Pathway → management → growth.
• On-field Training: Explosive strength, 1vs1 & technical stops
Modern goalkeeper applications at competitive speed and match-like intensity.
Day 4
The final day included tactical games and the traditional Challenge Games, filled with intensity, competition, and adrenaline.
The winners of the three categories received professional goalkeeper gloves sponsored by FEARLESS.
All participants received their certificate of participation, signed by Josemi Rodriguez and AGA Head Coach, Christos Lamprou.
In Memory of Velissarios Zafeiroulis
The 5th Panhellenic Goalkeeping Camp & Coaches Seminar was dedicated to the memory of Velissarios Zafeiroulis, who passed away on December 27th.
The 18-year-old goalkeeper had been part of the AGA family in previous years.
A one-minute silence was held during the Camp in his honor.
Safe journey, Velissarios. You will never be forgotten.
