Ted Papadopoulos
Princeton, New Jersey
Certifications / diplomas / degrees:
- USSF F
- United Soccer Coaches National Diploma
- Analyzing Goalkeeper Performance Diploma
- Performance Analysis Diploma
- Goalkeeping Level 1 Diploma
Past Coaching Responsibilities:
- U7-U19 Potomac Soccer Club Goalkeeper Coach
-- Creating the club’s GK curriculum
-- Developing & running the GK focused training sessions
- Private GK coach
Current Coaching Responsibilities:
- U7-U19 Princeton FC Goalkeeper Coach
-- Creating the club’s GK curriculum
-- Developing & running the GK focused training sessions
--Off-field GK development support using video performance analysis - GK Visuals
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Quote / Mission / Vision Statement:
The GK is the most critical last line of defense and therefore many play this position with fear of making a mistake - playing handicapped with a self-limited mindset. On the other end, an over-confident goalkeeper often takes unnecessary risks which will lose the confidence & trust from their teammates. Striking the right balance of confidence and competence allows a goalkeeper to play intelligently fearless, which allows for sound decision making. To achieve this balance, a goalkeeper must first understand themselves; their illusory self-limited beliefs and physical range before they can master themselves on the field.