STAR GOALKEEPER ACADEMY
THE LEGACY
It all starts here
For the love of goalkeeping
fueled by inspiration.
Living into the spirit and passion for goalkeeping like his father, Manuel Gaspar
DAN GASPAR
World-Class, USL Goalkeeper Coach
AUTHOR, FEATURED PRESENTER, USSF, NSCAA AND USYSA LICENSED COACH AND FOUR-TIME HALL OF FAMER
For more than 40 years, Dan Gaspar has studied and created ideal training methods for goalkeeper and field player development.
He has worked with world-class coaches: Luiz Felipe Scolari, Carlos Queiroz and José Antonio Camacho. His knowledge, expertise and savvy earned him the invitation to join the Portugal National Team coaching staff for the 2010 South Africa World Cup as well as with Iran National Team in preparation for the 2018 Russia World Cup. Dan has set himself apart in the coaching profession working on five different continents.
With his diverse expertise and strong interpersonal skills, he can motivate, train and educate athletes and coaches of all levels, and manage teams at every level. SGA Methods are designed to challenge every athlete. From a novice to an aspiring professional!
UNPARALLED EXPERTISE IN DEVELOPING SOCCER PLAYERS AND SUCCESS IN GOALKEEPING
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University of Hartford
Connecticut Wolves, USL Pro League
Hartford Portuguese Soccer Team, CSL (US Open Cup Finalists)
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Hartford Athletics, USL
Iran National Team
Japan League Gramps Eight
New York Metro Stars (Major League Soccer)
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Hartford Athletics, USL Pro League
Iran National Team
Portugal National Team
Grampus Eight Japan J League
South Africa National Team
FC Porto, Portugal
SL Benefica, Portugal
Sporting Lisbon, Portugal
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Iran National Team, Head Coach, Carlos Queiroz
Portugal National Team, Head Coaches, Carlos Queiroz and Luiz Felipe Scolari
South African National Teams Staff
U18 US National Team, Head Coach Glenn Myernick
U17 US National Team, Goalkeepers, Tim Howard and Nick Raimundo
U16 US National Team, Head Coach, Tab Ramos
US Olympic Team, Goalkeepers, Zach Thornton and John Walker
Gabon’s National Team, African Nations Cup Preparation
Women National Team, Head Coach Anson Dorrance
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University of Hartford
Central Connecticut State University
Yale University
Trinity College
Wesleyan University
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US Federation A License
National Soccer Coaches Association of America- Advanced National Diploma
USYSA National Youth License
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NSCAA National Convention
AYSO National Convention
USYSA National Convention
World Special Olympics Clinician
Numerous State Soccer Associations
International clinics on six different continents.
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Buckley High School, Hartford, CT
CT State Soccer Association
University of Hartford
New England Soccer Coaches
Motivation. Skills. Strategy. Dedication
Gaspar’s leadership leading to goalkeeper success.
A legacy that lasts
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"Dan’s work is fantastic. He brought great personality, spirit and knowledge to the Portugal National Team."
Cristian Ronaldo
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“Dan Gaspar is creative and inspirational. He is a top professional and motivator. It was a pleasure to work with and learn from him. Bottom line, Dan Gaspar is a World Class goalkeeper coach and person.”
BETO, 2010 Portugal World Cup; Braga, Portugal; Sevilla, Spain; Sporting CP, Portugal
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"Dan’s passion, professionalism, motivation and abilities are like no one else. He knows what works. His credentials and accomplishments are world respected. I consider Dan Gaspar my personal coach.”
VITOR BAIA: Voted #8 Goalkeeper in the World by IFHHS; Selected 2004 Best Goalkeeper in Europe by UEFA; UEFA and European Champion; Barcelona FC, Spain; FC Porto, Portugal
