Staff Profiles

Douglas Cardosi (Papa Bear) ~ Owner & Director 

I have been coaching soccer since 1990 and goalkeepers since 1992. I have coached all levels from Tots, Recreational, Club, High School, ODP State, ODP Regional, Division III, Division II, and Division I College goalkeepers. Keepers who have played at these levels and who have gone on to play at the professional level and represent our National Teams. I hold my NSCAA Avanced National Goalkeeper Diploma and my USSF "B" License.

PAWS Goalkeeper Academy:  2005 – Present– Director
Skilltime/PAWS Finishing and Goalkeeper Camp – Summer 2002 – 2008
Elk Grove Arsenal:  2003 – 2011
Barrington F.C.:  2003 – 2006 – 2009

Camp Shutout Staff - 2004 - Present
Campton United – 2005 – 2007
KUFC – 2006 – 2009
Minnesota Goalkeeper Challenge Camp – 2006 – 2008
River Forest Rapids Goalkeeper Director - 2009 - 2010
FCX South Goalkeeper Coach  (LTSC)- Winter 2010 - Present
Dominican University – 2007 – 2013 – Men
Palatine Celtic Soccer Club Director of Goalkeeping – 2007 – Present
IYSA ODP Head Goalkeeper Coach:  1999 – 2012
Region 2 ODP Staff:  2003 – 2006 – Girls
Region 2 ODP Head Goalkeeper Coach:  2004 / 2006 - 2012 – Boys

Brian Colicchia ~ Director of Operations and Marketing ~ Staff Coach


Licenses:

US Soccer A-License
National Youth License
NSCAA State Goalkeeping License


Coaching since:
 
2000

Current Positions:
Chicago Inferno PDL Assistant Coach (U23)
Assistant Director Palatine Celtic Soccer Club
IL ODP Goalkeeper Staff
IL Coaching Education Staff
MLS Event Observer


Former Position(s):

Chicago Sports Zone and Chicago Storm Director of Coaching
Chicago Storm (Professional Indoor) Assistant Coach
Syracuse University Women’s Assistant Coach
Ithaca College Men’s Assistant Coach


With PAWS since:
2010

College Attended w/ Grad Year:
Ithaca College (2004)

Why do you work with PAWS:

I enjoy working with players and coaches who really want to improve, to push themselves and care about quality performances. I have found PAWS Staff and Keepers to be very motivated, driven and passionate about soccer. The energy created at a PAWS Training Session is fantastic, and I always look forward to Coaching at PAWS.

Jennifer Pfeiffer ~ Director of Cub PAWS - Staff Coach

Licenses:
USSF "A" License
USSF National Goalkeeper
USSF National Youth
NSCAA Premier Diploma
NSCAA Youth National Diploma
NSCAA National Goalkeeping Diploma

Coaching since:
1987

Current Positions:
Calumet College of St. Joseph - Head Women's Coach
Head Goalkeeper Coach for Illinois ODP
Illinois Youth Soccer Association Coaching Education Staff
Region II ODP Staff

Previous Positions:
Lewis University - Assistant Women's Coach
Various clubs in Illinois, Kansas and Texas

With PAWS since:
2007

College Attended w/ Grad Year: 
University of Texas at San Antonio (2001), Ohio University (2010)


Why do you work with PAWS:  
It is a great environment to enjoy the stressful position of a goalkeeper in a community of goalkeepers and trainers.  If you want high repetitions, quality technical and tactical components with intensity, it is a must for all goalkeepers.  It is just fun to be a coach wheather it is PAWS or cubPAWS... we are all a little crazy when we make a great save with the face...  welcome to the world of goalkeepers.

Cost for personal sessions: varies based on level, amount of goalkeepers and travel.

Ben Boyd ~ Director of Technology ~ Staff Coach


Licenses:
USSF "C" License
NSCAA National Goalkeeper Diploma

Coaching since: 2004

Current Positions:
University of Saint Francis Women's Soccer - Assistant Coach
Nazareth Academy High School Girl's Soccer - Head Fresh/Soph Coach
Illinois ODP Goalkeeping Staff

With PAWS since: 2010

College Attended w/ Grad Year: Dominican University 2007 B.A. and 2008 M.A.

Why do you work with PAWS:
PAWS is a training environment that until you see it, words cannot explain it. It is a place where school and club status means nothing and players from all over come to work hard, support each other and develop their goalkeeping skills in a relaxed yet focused and challenging environment. From the first day I saw PAWS I wish I had an experience like it when growing up. I work with PAWS because it gives me an opportunity to not only help develop serious goalkeepers but to continue to grow and develop as a coach from Doug Cardosi and all the other quality staff that work with PAWS.


Lucas Zicher ~ Staff Coach

Licenses:

USSF "D" License

Coaching since: 2004

Current Positions:
PAWS Goalkeeper Academy Staff

Previous Coaching Positions:
Rotenburger SV Men's 1st Team - Player/Trainer
Quad City Eagles Men's Team - Player/Coach
Quad City Eagles Women's Team - Assistant & Goalkeeper Coach
Lake Forest College - Assistant Men's Coach
SV Werder Bremen Goalkeeping Coach
Anschutz Chicago Soccer - Chicago Fire Goalkeeper Trainer
Chicago Fire Juniors - Goalkeeper Coach
Illinois ODP Goalkeeping Staff

Previous Playing Positions:
Rotenburger SV
Quad City Eagles
SV Werder Bremen
Eintracht Braunschweig
Carolina Railhawks F.C.
Sockers F.C., Bridges F.C.
Cleveland City Stars
Deportivo Alaves
Trinity International University
HNK Zrinski
SV Wehen Wiesbaden
DePaul University
Wilmington Hammerheads
Chicago Fire Amateur Reserves and U19 Academy Team
Illinois ODP State Team
Region II ODP Pool

With PAWS since: The beginning

College Attended w/ Grad Year:
DePaul University (2004-06)
Trinity International University (2006-2008)

Why do you work with PAWS: 

It is a well organized program that is meticulously detailed for the growth and development of aspiring goalkeepers to every degree.  The staff is well experienced and each coach contributes their philosophy and style for the overall development of the player. This compliments the goalkeepers in the academy by allowing them to learn different means of handling various situations technically, tactically and athletically.

Cost for personal sessions: negotiable based on travel.


Jonathan Harris ~ Staff Coach


Licenses:
N/A

Coaching Since:
2008

Current Positions:
Illinois ODP Goalkeeping Staff
Pegasus GK Coach
Personal Goalkeeper Coach - PAWS
          

Previous Positions:
Northwestern Soccer (player)
US National Team GK
Region II Team GK
Illinois State Team GK


With PAWS since:
2002 (combined player and coach)

College Attended w/ Grad Year: 
Northwestern University (2012)

Why do you work with PAWS:
PAWS provides a learning environment like no other goalkeeper specific program in the country.

Brian Byrne ~ Staff Coach 

Coaching since: 2006

Current Position(s):
IL ODP Goalkeeper Staff
Arlington Aces Elite Staff
AYSO Youth Staff

With PAWS since: 2010

College Attended w/ Grad Year: 
Loyola University Chicago (2009)

Why do you work with PAWS:  
I work with PAWS because I have seen first-hand what Doug’s training techniques can do for a players skill set. Having been trained by Doug personally and worked with a close group of his men-tees, I know the value and improvements that can be made by working and learning under the Midwest’s premier goalkeeping coach. Being allowed to work with kids that are enthusiastic about improving, working hard and learning about something they love, not only makes the experience enjoyable, but creates a training environment that is second to none in the area.

Price Range for Personals: $35-$50/hour


Brad Swenby ~ Staff Coach

Coaching Since:
1999

Current Positions:

GK Director at Chicago Fire Juniors West
GK Coach at Chicago Fire Development Academy
Lewis University Men's and Women's GK Coach
Illinois ODP Goalkeeping Staff


With PAWS since:
2011

College Attended w/ Grad Year:
UW-Milwaukee (2004)

Why do you work with PAWS:
PAWS is a positive and unique environment for goalkeepers to work, develop and improve their individual games in a small group setting.  The goalkeeper can be a lonely position, especially in team trainings, however the PAWS experience combines a sense of team and competition where the goalkeepers are all pulling for each other and then trying to one up each other.  The expertise and energy of the staff, along with the organization and professionalism from founder Doug Cardosi provides a training setting that is educational, efficient and fun.

Monica Danek ~ Staff Coach

Licenses: USSF "E" License

Coaching since:
2009

Current Positions:
Assistant Coach and Goalkeeper Trainer - Benedictine University
Illinois ODP Goalkeeping Staff
Plainfield Academy - Little Legends Program Manager
Plainfield Soccer Association Camp Staff


Previous Positions:
Lewis University (4 year player)
ODP Region II Boys Goalkeeper Staff


With PAWS since:
2011

College Attended w/ Grad Year:
Lewis University (2012)

Why do you work with PAWS:
I love being a part of a high quality goalkeeper specific training environment.  PAWS is unlike any training I have had the opportunity to be a part of, both as a player and a coach.  I get to work with some of the best goalkeeper coaches and train high quality dedicated athletes.  It's an awesome thing to be a part of!


Cost for personal sessions:
negotiable based on travel.

Jeannette Williams ~ Staff Coach

Licenses: USSF "C" License

Coaching since: 2007

Current Positions:
Robert Morris University Chicago, IL - Assistant Coach
Illinois ODP Goalkeeping Staff
Coerver Coaching at Green White Soccer Club
Goalkeeper Instructor at Green White Soccer Club

Previous Positions:
Robert Morris University (4 year player/starter)
FC Indiana (player)
Aquinas College - Assistant Coach
Aquinas College - Youth Soccer Camp Director
Kentwood Soccer Club Staff Coach


With PAWS since:
2011

College Attended w/ Grad Year:
Robert Morris University - Chicago, IL (2010)

Why do you work with PAWS:
After being a goalkeeper for many years, it is a privilege to be part of the organized, energetic and successful training program that PAWS represents.  It gives me the chance to share my knowledge with youth players.  More than that, it brings me together with some of the best goalkeeper trainers and coaches in the Chicagoland area.  My learning of the position did not stop after playing; I still learn with Doug and the rest of the staff he has brought together to work with PAWS Goalkeeping Academy.

Cost for personal sessions:
negotiable based on travel.

Jonathan Maendel ~ Staff Coach


Licenses:
USSF National "D"

Coaching since: 2007

Current Positions:
Director of Goalkeeping and Coach - Wilmette Wings
Illinois ODP Goalkeeping Staff

Previous Positions:
Dominican University (Player)
Team Evanston Goalkeeper Trainer

With PAWS since: 2011

College Attended w/ Grad Year: Dominican University (2005)

Why do you work with PAWS:
It is an absolute pleasure to work with such enthusiastic and dedicated young goalkeepers that are striving to improve their game. PAWS Goalkeeper Academy gives the proper tools for developing goalkeepers to play at a high level and is a fantastic goalkeeper specific training. I only wish I had the opportunity to to train at PAWS when I was younger.

Price Range for Personals: $30-$50/hour


Scott Rose ~ Staff Coach


 
Coaching Since:
1994
 
Current Positions:
Staff Coach PAWS Goalkeeping Academy
Illinois ODP Goalkeeping Staff
Personal Goalkeeping Coach
Assistant/Goalkeeper Coach Elmhurst College - Mens/Womens 

 
Previous Positions:

Head Staff Goalkeeper Coach, Westminster AFC U18-U11
Westminster AFC Club Coach   U18-U11
Westminster AFC Academy Trainer  U5-U10 
                                                                                        
 With PAWS since:
2010
 
College/Military:
United States Air Force  1992
 
Why do you work with PAWS:

Developing young goalkeepers, and sharpening the skills of our future Collegiate Student/Athletes is my passion and I am excited to be a Staff member of PAWS Goalkeeping Academy.

Marcos Craft ~ Staff Coach


Coaching Since:
2000

Current Positions:
North Park University Men's Webcast Announcer

Previous Position
s:
Chicago Celtic (player)
Chicago Tanks FC (player)
North Park University (player)
Carroll College (player)
Deportivo La Canada Club de Futbol (player)
Palatine Celtic (player/trainer)
The Final Touch Goalkeeper Camp (trainer)
Palatine Celtic Boys Travel Goalkeeper Clinic (trainer)
Long Grove Kickers Travel Goalkeeper Clinic (trainer)
Buffalo Grove Boys Travel Goalkeeper Clinic (trainer)


With PAWS since:
2013

College Attended w/ Grad Year
:
North Park University (2005)

Wh
y do you work with PAWS:
The entire world knows that goalkeeper is by far the toughest position on the pitch and PAWS gets each student to understand the full aspect of the position both physically and mentally.  Futbol (soccer) is my life passion, especially goalkeeping, and with PAWS I want to help teach the stars of tomorrow how they can be the best they can be.  Every day strikers are getting better and better and goalkeepers need to always be one step ahead.  PAWS helps goalkeepers get there.

Paul Clapson ~ Staff Coach

Licenses: USSF "B"

Coaching Since:
1997

Current Positions:

Illinois ODP Goalkeeping Staff
Palatine Celtic Staff Coach


Former Positions: 

West Pasco Thunder:  Head Goalkeeper Coach and Staff Coach
KI Football Club (Faroe Islands): Head Goalkeeper Coach and Staff Coach
Afturelding Football Club (Iceland): Head Goalkeeper Coach and Staff Coach


With PAWS since:
2011

College Attended: 
Geargia Perimeter

Why do you work with PAWS:

Because its ran by a goalkeeper!!!  Doug is a great guy and is truly devoted to helping keepers.  Goalkeepers are different and need to be treated in this way.  I enjoy being around this training environment, up close and very personal.  I believe strongly in "extra" training for the keepers.  They do not get enough at the club level and a program like PAWS offers this extra and beyond!  I want to see the local youth get the right training and get them to the next level.

Richard Drake ~ Staff Coach

Licenses:
USSF "A" License
NSCAA Premier Diploma
NSCAA Advanced National Goalkeeper Diploma
NSCAA Youth Diploma


Coaching since:
1992
 
Current Positions:

Assistant Director of Coaching - Ela SC

Previous Positions:
Rockford Raptors (player)
Cincinnati Silverbacks (player)
Minnesota Thunder (player)
Rockford Rampage (player)
Northern Illinois Rebels (player)
University of Cincinnati (coach)
University of Minnesota (coach)
Twin Cities Tornado - USL (coach)
Marshall University (coach)
DePaul University (coach)
FC Twente3 - WSPL (coach)
Loyola University Chicago (coach)

                  
With PAWS since:
2010
 
College Attended w/ Grad Year:
Aurora University (1996)
 
Why do you work with PAWS:
The goalkeeping position deserves a quality, high level training environment and PAWS gives that and more.

Cost for personal sessions:
negotiable

Stan Anderson ~ Staff Coach

Licenses:
Driving and fishing

Current Positions:
Camp Shutout - Founder
Chicago Fire Academy Staff Coach

Previous Positions:
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (1996-2005)
Marquette University (2006-2011)
Loyola University Chicago (2012)


With PAWS since:
the beginning

College Attended w/ Grad Year:
UW Parkside (1990)

Why do you work with PAWS:
I work with PAWS because of the direction Doug and his staff give the kids.  Also the instruction they receive is first class.  I have recruited and signed some of the best goalkeepers that Doug and his staff have trained and they have turned out to be first class young men and goalkeepers.

Cost for personal sessions: TBD


Katie Straka ~ Staff Coach

Coaching since:  2004

Current Positions:
Highland Park HS - Head Varsity Coach

With PAWS since: 2003

College Attended w/ Grad Year
Duke University (2005)

Why do you work with PAWS:
I have been a coach with PAWS since its conception in 2003. During this time, I have helped facilitate a number of sessions, focusing on the development of fundamental skills in youth goalkeepers. I enjoy working with developing youth goalkeepers on fine tuning their skills and their love for the game.

Tom Wang ~ Staff Coach


Coaching since: 2002

Current Positions:
Harper College Men's Assistant Coach

With PAWS since: 2003

College Attended w/ Grad Year:
Valparaiso University (2001)

Why do you work with PAWS:

Doug is truly an amazing coach and a great person. Having been one of his earlier students, I appreciate the hard work he puts into everything. Learning from him as both a player and now a coach has made me want to give back to other future goalkeepers.

Brian Allen ~ Staff Coach

Licenses:
USSF National "D" License 
NSCAA Level II Goalkeeper Diploma


Coaching since:
2002

Current Position(s):
Head Boys Varsity Coach - Crystal Lake South High School
Girl's Assistant/Goalkeeper Coach - Barrington High School
Director of Upper90 Goalkeeping Academy Summer Camp


Former Position(s):

DePaul University (player)
Wingd Bull (player)
Illinois Men's Amateur State Select Team (player)
Head Girls Varsity Soccer Coach - Crystal Lake South High School

Girls Volunteer Assistant/Goalkeeper Coach - Crystal Lake South High School
Illinois ODP Goalkeeping Staff
Goalkeeper Training @ Chicago Magic North Soccer Club

With PAWS since:
2012

College Attended w/ Grad Year:
DePaul University (2005)


Why do you work with PAWS:
There is no better opportunity to work with a staff and young goalkeepers that have a genuine enthusiasm, dedication, & passion, for the unique position of goalkeeping.  PAWS is one of a kind and truly cares about creating a training environment that is focused not just on improving each GK's craft, but doing so in a fun, energetic, & demanding way.
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