5th Panhellenic Goalkeeping Camp & Coaches Seminar: Excellent impressions, eyes set on Spain

Christos Kyriazis — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 17:50:50 +0000

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.

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Josemi Rodriguez of Rayo Vallecano at the 5th Panhellenic Goalkeeping Camp & Coaches Seminar (27–30/12/2025)

Christos Kyriazis — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 11:02:35 +0000

15% DISCOUNT for registrations until Monday, December 1st
ONLINE REGISTRATION at agatraining.com/eggrafes/

The Panhellenic Goalkeeping Camp & Coaches Seminar of the Athens Goalkeepers Academy returns for the 5th consecutive year, aiming once again to be a national benchmark in goalkeeper education and evaluation. The event, which brings together a large number of goalkeepers and GK coaches from across Greece —as well as from abroad— will take place at Renti Arena from December 27 to 30, 2025, featuring Josemi Rodriguez as the main instructor.

THE COACH WHO BROUGHT GIORGOS PAPPAS TO RAYO VALLECANO

Josemi Rodriguez is the goalkeeper coach of Rayo Vallecano and the person who evaluated Giorgos Pappas during the Athens Goalkeepers Academy’s educational trip to Spain — opening the door for him to join the Madrid club last summer.

At the upcoming 5th Panhellenic Goalkeeping Camp & Coaches Seminar, his goal is to share his invaluable expertise with all participating goalkeepers and coaches. Through daily seminars and high-level training sessions, he will train and assess the young goalkeepers, seeking the next… Giorgos Pappas!

Josemi Rodriguez specializes in youth development, having spent many years working in Rayo’s Academy, while he also serves as the goalkeeper coach of the club’s Women’s First Team.

15% DISCOUNT FOR REGISTRATIONS UNTIL DECEMBER 1st

Participants who complete their registration — online form submission and confirmation via phone call — by Monday, December 1st, will receive a special 15% DISCOUNT.

Goalkeepers and coaches interested in joining the 5th Panhellenic Goalkeeping Camp & Coaches Seminar can complete their ONLINE REGISTRATION quickly and easily through the official website of the AGA:

🌐 agatraining.com/eggrafes/

For more information:

📱 +30 6939594325 (available via Viber & WhatsApp)
📧 info@agatraining.com
✉️ Via message on the official social media pages of the Athens Goalkeepers Academy (Facebook, Instagram & TikTok)

Το άρθρο Josemi Rodriguez of Rayo Vallecano at the 5th Panhellenic Goalkeeping Camp & Coaches Seminar (27–30/12/2025) εμφανίστηκε πρώτα στο Athens Goalkeepers Academy.

Josemi Rodriguez Αρχεία - Athens Goalkeepers Academy