My daughter, a goalkeeper, has been coached by Tom for the past 7 months and she has been playing with confidence and flair. I have been fortunate to watch Tom coach and am impressed with is commitment as well as his technical expertise to help each player reach their full potential. My daughter has been fortunate to play on teams where they tee off on her and has learned through trial and error as a result - its clear to see the applications to games in his sessions. Toms sessions will be best suited for strong goalkeepers looking to improve their game, looking to develop skills not readily available during game situations because of strong defence or developing solid foundation long term as early teenager with the goal of playing college. Recommend for serious mature players

My son has trained with Drive for over a year. We have been so impressed with all of the coaches. Not only has our son learned skills to make him an effective goalkeeper, he has gained confidence. All practices and camps are so well organized and safe for the kids. We love Drive Goalkeeping!

Regardless of how much you think you know about goalkeeping, how much experience you have, how much prior training you’ve taken, working with Tom and the rest of the Drive Goalkeeping staff will bring you to that next level! If you or your son/daughter are serious about fine tuning your goalkeeping skills and confidence in an extremely constructive, challenging, and welcoming environment, then sign up with Drive and you won’t be disappointed.

Drive Goalkeeping not only changed the way I approach goalkeeping, but it also took me to the next level. Drills weren’t just asked to be done, they were told WHY they should be done. Coach Tom gives you statistics on goalkeeping and where in games would we use his drills. In addition, he builds good habits for goalkeepers at all ages. He’s very friendly, patient and technical during his sessions. I wouldn’t be at the level I am today without Drive Goalkeeping. I recommend these sessions for any goalkeeper who is interested in reaching the next level or even just wants to get even better. I truly appreciate every single piece of his advice as a coach and as a friend.

Tom and his staff are absolutely wonderful!! They truly care and consistently go the extra mile with all the kids. I only wish I would have heard of Drive Goalkeeping years ago...but, happy that my son is able to learn and gain knowledge from Tom and his staff now. Whether you are looking for private 1 on 1 lessons, small group training or camps...this is the place for your child that wants to pursue goalkeeping.

My son has been training with Drive for over a year now and has made such great strides. He gets to train with a great group of goalkeepers, getting instruction from some wonderful coaches. Its a wonderful environment. And the best part is that the coaches care about the players not just as players but also and especially as people. They really look out for them and work with them to achieve their goals.

Through Drive, which has created a wonderful community for Chicagoland goalkeepers, I was able to access unique, high-level training environments and meet some really cool people. Coach Tom and his staff work hard to keep sessions high-energy, exciting, and competitive!

If you son or daughter is serious about becoming a goalie this is where you can get professional training. Every session professional coaches practice different techniques specific for developing skills in young players. My son gained great confidence and tells me that he learns so much after every session. He is now in high demand by many soccer coaches to be goalie. I see kids of all ages with the goalie passion at practice from little ones to high school athletes. I highly recommend Drive Goalkeeping because when you see your child apply the skills he learned and he is a confident player there is no better feeling for a parent. This is the real thing for a kid who serious about becoming the best that he or she can be. This is a program to develop a true athlete and I am so fortunate to have found Drive Goalkeeping.

I cant say enough about Tom and his coaches. My son has been with Tom for over 4 years (he is only 11) and would spend more time with him, if he could. He has improved more as a goalie than the other kids on his team have improved at their positions. Tom and the coaches are extremely patient and provide the kids with the support they need while playing a challenging position. Practices are hard (as they should be), but still fun to the point my son would rather spend all his time at goalie practice than with his team. Soccer is now my sons favorite sport and it wouldnt be without Tom and his staff. If anyone is looking for someone to help their kids with becoming a goalie, Tom and Drive GK is hands down the best option.

I give Tom and Drive GK the highest recommendation. My 12 year old daughter enjoys her goalie trainings so much she wakes up at 6:45 on Saturday morning to go. He is relentlessly positive and gives his students the confidence they need to play the most difficult position. Because of Tom and the other coaches at Drive, my 12 year old daughter has learned how to play goalie at a high level in 15 months and has been able to compete successfully against girls who are 16 or older. You will not find a better goalie coach or organization in northern Illinois than Tom and Drive GK.

Tom and his staff are focused on improving your goalkeeping skills. Their very active training exercises keep goalkeepers on their toes throughout the session. Positive feedback from the staff has had a beneficial impact on my son. In four months, he has shown significant improvement in his foot skills, general coordination, and goal awareness.

I can not say enough about Tom and Drive Goalkeeping when it comes to our son’s development. Our son tommy, started with Tom 5 years ago. Tommy has always loved Goal Keeping but once he began with Tom, it was obvious, his love of the game, his confidence in the position, his respect and discipline in handling himself in front of the net, all began to increase tremendously and has continued to increase on a consistent basis. Our son has played for quite a few different area clubs and has had many different trainers over the years. Tom is, hands down, the best Trainer/Educator out there. Besides Tom’s knowledge of the game and his exceptional training methods, he genuinely cares about and wants to see our son succeed and excel at becoming the best he can be as a Keeper in the sport he so loves. We travel about an hour each way to get our son to and from training with Tom. It’s more than worth every mile we drive. Thank you Tom, for all you do.

DriveGK has done wonders for my son. In the year he’s been training with Tom and his staff my sons confidence level, ability and knowledge of how to play the position has grown exponentially. The staff is great and has been nothing but professional. I look forward to his continued training with DriveGK and watching him grow into a real goalkeeper.

I am an elite goalkeeper playing in NCAA Division 1. I have worked with Tom since 2011 and he has helped me develop my goalkeeping, athleticism, and soccer IQ. I would highly recommend goalkeepers of any age or skill level to work with Drive GK as Tom and his staff know how to make sessions fun and effective!

Drive GoalKeeping is a leader in goalkeeper training in the Chicagoland area. Tom Paparounis is innovative in his approach and very creative in assembling his training sessions. Leading to great training sessions for all athletes of all ages! We highly endorse Drive Goalkeeping for you soccer goalkeepers looking to take their game to the next level!

A great goalkeeping coach. Practice always are game speed with plenty of reps. Early morning practices leave your day open. Different levels for all goalies and elite camps for good keepers. For north siders close and convenient as practice is usually at Montrose fields or quad indoor sports. For camps plenty of staff that know what their doing especially Steven. Love drive goalkeeping 10/10 would recommend.

I’ve been coached by Tom since I was in 6th grade, and I’m currently playing soccer at university in England at quite a good level. I wouldn’t be where I am as a goalkeeper today without the help of Tom and his staff. They provide a very high-quailty training environment for goalkeepers of all ages, the best in the Chicagoland area in my opinion. Would absolutely recommend Drive Goalkeeping.

Weve always had trouble finding quality, local goalkeeper training for my daughter. Fortunately, we found DriveGK! Tom is very hands-on and very attentive to each participants needs. Drills are well-planned and well-executed (and fun!). My daughter comes off the field having picked up another tip or trick each week. Another big plus is the number of solid female coaches working for DriveGK (a rarity in these parts)! Overall, this is a very solid keeper program. Give it a try and you will become a regular!