Graeham Gotrell
Hackensack,NJ
Summary
Lifelong goalkeeper and experienced goalkeeper coach with a background in developing and implementing comprehensive training programs tailored to the demands of the team and the individual goalkeeper's needs. Expertise in technical, tactical, and situational training methodologies. Noteworthy contributions made towards enhancing team performance and player development in previous roles.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Technical Director
Keepers Advantage Goalkeeper Club
03.2016 - Current
- Responsible for organizing goalkeeper camps, 1-on-1 sessions, and small group goalkeeper training sessions.
- Provide consultation and exposure for aspiring professional goalkeepers.
- Design goalkeeper curriculum, instruct goalkeeper training sessions, conduct goalkeeper identification clinics, and tryout evaluations for grassroots football clubs in New Jersey.
- Train coaches in line with the Keepers Advantage methodology.
Goalkeeper Coach
Northern Highlands Regional High School
08.2023 - 12.2024
- Instructed weekly training sessions and match day preparation for the boys' and girls' soccer program goalkeepers.
- Prepared analyzed data from previous games for the goalkeepers to identify trends in play style among different teams.
Goalkeeper Coach
STA Academy
08.2021 - 02.2023
- Responsible for the training and match day preparation of the club's goalkeepers participating in the ECNL and Girls Academy League.
- Collaborated with coaches on session structure and goalkeeper recruitment.
- Assisted in the training of the club's USLA, USL2, and WPSL goalkeepers
Assistant Coach
NJIT
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Worked daily with the women's team with a concentration on goalkeeper training.
- Led warm-up and cool-down sessions for practices and games.
- Conducted video analysis of games and practice sessions to identify areas for improvement.
- Organized team travel arrangements and logistics.
Assistant Coach
Montclair State University NJ
08.2019 - 06.2021
- Responsible for the training and match day preparation for goalkeepers on the men’s and women’s teams.
- Performed opposition evaluation and compiled scouting insights.
- Oversaw off-season strength and conditioning training.
- Conducted recruiting visits for prospective goalkeepers to the program.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ05-2016
Skills
- Comprehensive training methodology
- Individual, group, and team analysis
- Talent identification and recruitment
Accomplishments
- 2019 - NJAC Women's Playoff Finalist
- 2020 - NJAC Women's Playoff Champions (NJAC Goalkeeper of the Year)
- 2021 - NJAC Men's Regular Season Champions (NCAA Goals Against Average Statistical Champion)
- 2022 - America East Women's Playoff Berth (NJIT Career Shutout Holder)
- 2023 - SCANJ Girl's North 1 Group 4 State Championship & Bergen County Tournament Finalist
- 2023 - SCANJ Boy's Group 2 State Championship & Bergen County Tournament Champion
- 2024 - SCANJ Girl's North 1 Group 4 State Championship & Group 4 State Finalist
Certification
United Soccer Coaches Goalkeeping Level 3 Diploma
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Goalkeeper Coach
Northern Highlands Regional High School
08.2023 - 12.2024
Goalkeeper Coach
STA Academy
08.2021 - 02.2023
Assistant Coach
NJIT
08.2021 - 01.2022
Assistant Coach
Montclair State University NJ
08.2019 - 06.2021
Technical Director
Keepers Advantage Goalkeeper Club
03.2016 - Current
United Soccer Coaches Goalkeeping Level 3 Diploma
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Rowan University
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