Crossbar Conversations with Don & Blodge

"Crossbar Conversations with Don & Blodge" was created to put a spotlight on GK topics that few understand or simply shy away from.  This podcast contains honest goalkeeping conversations featuring guests that are knowledgeable on GK specific topics.  Laughs included.


AUDIENCE = GKs, GK Coaches, Head Coaches, Directors of Clubs, Directors of GKs at Clubs, & parents

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Episodes

6 days ago

Agenda
GK Culture - What is it?
Starting a GK Culture in a Club
Support System
GK Culture - Reality vs Ideal
Coach - Brett Rosenberger (California): UGKA BOD Member.  Director, Azteca Proving Grounds.  Former Professional Midfielder & Goalkeeper (Germany & USA).  @aztecaprovinggrounds 

6 days ago

Agenda - Introduction to Crossbar Conversations
- Introduction Don Maples, Paul Blodgett, Erik Eisenhut
- Purpose/Reasons behind Crossbar Conversations
- Preview of the First 5 Episodes
- Promises to the Audience
 
Coaches
- Don Maples (Tennessee): Owner, Clean Sheet GK Academy.  USSF Coach Educational Staff.  United Soccer Coaches Educational Staff.  USYS ODP Region South Coaching Staff.  USYS ODP Director of Goalkeeping for Florida, Alabama, Tennessee.  @cleansheetgka
 
- Paul Blodgett (New Jersey): UGKA BOD Member.  Owner, Paul Blodgett Goalkeeper Training School.  USYS ODP Director of Goalkeeping New Jersey.  Rutgers Univeristy Athletics Hall of Fame.  Former Professional and Collegiate Coach.  Author: Generational Goalkeeping: A Grassroots Roadmap for Ages U8 - World Class.  @Paul.blodgett
 
- Erik Eisenhut (Pennsylvania): UGKA BOD Member.  Owner, UGKA Pittsburgh GK Academy.  Former 10 year D1 Collegiate GK/AC.  Former USYS Region East GK Coaching Staff.  Former USYS PA West Director of GKs.  @erikeisenhut
 
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