Crossbar Conversations with Don & Blodge

United Goalkeeping Alliance
  • 5.0 (3)
  • SOCCER
  • UPDATED SEMIWEEKLY

"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

Episodes

  1. JAN 6 · VIDEO

    S1, Episode 2: Jon Busch - GK Development w/in the Club & the GK Coaches Role

    Agenda: GK Development w/in the Club Current vs Ideal Status GK Development w/in the Club GK Coaches Roles w/in the Club  GK Coaches Relationships w/ DOC & Head Coaches Collaboration is a MUST Benefits Coach: Jon Busch (Pennsylvania) - Goalkeeper Coach, Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC (USL Championship).  Director of Goalkeeping, Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC.  Former Director of Goalkeeping @ Hibernian FC (Scottish Premiership) & Indy Eleven (USL Championship).  Former 20+ year Professional Goalkeeper.  MLS GK of the Year 2008.  Owner, HP Goalkeeping.  @hpg_gk

    1h 37m

  2. 12/24/2025 · VIDEO

    S1, Episode 1: Brett Rosenberger - GK Culture

    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

    1h 40m

  3. 12/24/2025 · VIDEO

    Introduction to Crossbar Conversations

    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   @unitedgkalliance

    1h 8m
  • 3 Episodes

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"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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