Chad Calderone, a former collegiate and professional goalkeeper and a youth soccer coach for more than 17 years, is offering individual and small-group goalie training at The Art of Soccer.
Calderone, who coaches the Lexington F.C. U19 and U13 Girls White teams, played most notably for the NASL’s New York Cosmos, and was part of the team’s 2013 championship run. He played collegiately at Colgate, where he was Patriot League Rookie of the Year, and Old Dominion, both Division I schools.
Groups sessions are limited to four players. Sessions will be held from 4 to 5 p.m. and 5 to 6 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. To learn more or to schedule, contact Cary Tsamas at cary@theartofsoccer.org or call 859-338-0721. The Art of Soccer is located at 2430 Palumbo Drive, Suite 120 in Lexington.
Coach Calderone’s profile
Coaching Experience
17 years of youth coaching experience at all ages in various clubs in Long Island, N.Y.
- Former Director of Coaching for Dix Hills Soccer Club, N.Y. ages U4-U19
- Former Assistant/Goalkeeper coach at St. John’s University
Playing Experience
30 years of playing experience from youth to ODP to Region 1 to college to semi-pro to professional, including:
- Patriot League NCAA Division I Rookie of the Year at Colgate University
- Goalkeeper at Old Dominion University
- Three-time USASA National Champion w N.Y. Pancyprian Freedoms
- New York Cosmos, 2013 N.A.S.L. Champions
- Played with Cosmos against Manchester United at Old Trafford in Paul Scholes’ Testimonial Match in 2011
Certifications
Advanced National NSCAA, USSF E, PCA certified
