Goal Keeper Training
Spring 2010 Goalkeeper Training Information
Location: Winslow High/Middle School
Dates of training: March 19th, 26th, April 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th, May 7th, 14th.
Days & Times: Friday Evenings 5:30pm-7:00pm
Winslow High/Middle School
30 Cooper Folly Rd, Atco, NJ
From West and North
Take I-295 to exit 36 A (Rt. 73 South)
Get off @ exit 36 A onto Rte 73 South
Proceed on 73 South for approx. 11 miles.
Make a left via jug handle just prior to Cooper Folly Rd. (Winslow HS will now be across the street in front of you)
Proceed on Coopers Folly Rd. ¼ mile to Winslow Middle School
Make right into Winslow Middle School. Fields are behind the Middle School.
SPECIAL NOTE: You can also access Route 73 South from exit 4 of the NJ Turnpike.
From the South and East
Take AC Expressway westbound to exit 31 (Rt. 73 North)Get off @ exit 31 onto Rte 73 North (this exit drops you on to Rte. 73 North)
Proceed on Rte 73 North approx. 7 miles Winslow High School Football stadium will appear on your right.
Make a right at light onto Cooper Folly Rd. Proceed on Cooper Folly Rd. ¼ mile to Winslow Middle School.
Make right into Winslow Middle School. Fields are behind the Middle School.
Director of Goalkeeping
Cris Vaccaro
Cris Vaccaro has designed the Goalkeeping Academy curriculum at SJ Elite SC to concentrate on developing proper techniques, as well as devoting time to giving goalkeepers the experience of game-related situations. Each academy session will cover various different topics, including:
• Shot Blocking technique
• Angle play
• Diving (low & high)
• Dealing with crosses
• Handling breakaway situations
• Distribution (hands & feet)
• Organization for set plays
• Positioning of teammates
If you are a highly motivated goalkeeper with a strong work ethic and want to unleash your potential, please contact Cris Vaccaro at South Jersey Elite.
Qualifications and Professional Achievements
• Signed first professional contract in 1980 for the Seattle Sounders of the North American Soccer League (NASL).
• Began Major Indoor Soccer League (MISL) career with Baltimore in 1981.
• An 18 year veteran and an 8-time All-Star of the MISL and the National Professional Soccer League (NPSL), retiring in August of 1997 as the longest-playing individual in indoor soccer history.
• Player / Assistant Coach of the NPSL’s Baltimore Spirit from 1994-1997.
• All-time indoor soccer leader in wins, goals scored, and total points.
• Top 5 all-time in 9 out of 10 other statistical categories.
• Goalkeeper of the Year, 1991.
• Goalkeeper for Puerto Rico’s World Cup National Team from 1988 to 1995.
• Head Coach of the Puerto Rican Under-17, Under-20, and World Cup National Teams, 1995-2000.
• Participated in the Real Madrid Futbol Club of Spain Coaching Seminar.
• Head Coach of Men’s Soccer at Gloucester College (1999-2000).
• Currently conducts and develops the coach and player soccer training programs in Puerto Rico.
• Currently the Assistant Coach for the Women’s Soccer Team and Goalkeeper trainer for Stockton State College Soccer Teams.
• Currently the Head of Goalkeeping for the State of New Jersey Olympic Development Program (ODP).
• Currently conducts training programs for all level coaches.
• Currently runs the Cris Vaccaro Team and Individual Soccer Training Programs in New Jersey, developed in 1991.
• Currently recruits and consults for several college and university soccer programs.
• Formerly the TV color commentator for the NPSL’s Philadelphia Kixx.
• International A License
Education
• Mercer County College - 1976-1978
• University of Baltimore - 1978-1980
