PERSONAL BIO
A lifelong commitment and dedication to be the best goalkeeper when he plays with his team at “COTA”, and the best Goalkeeper coach when he teaches players the art of goalkeeping at Lonestar SC.
He coaches 365/24/7 in the year, and when he has some time away from goal he paints, draws, sketches, writes poems, and tries to stay game-coach-fit at his son’s CROSSFIT gym. He enjoys sharing time with his son Juan Sebastian Parra, his niece Andrea Teresa, nephew Marco Antonio, great-nephew Connor Parra White, and his soccer, and non-soccer friends around the world.
HOMETOWN:
Maracay, Venezuela
Madrid, Spain
Miami Beach, Florida
Thibodaux, Louisiana
Austin, Texas
Coaching Licenses
- STYSA / USYSA “F and D Licenses” , Houston, TX, 1988
- US Soccer Federation “National B License”, Santa Rosa, CA 200
- United Soccer Coaches of America, “Advanced National Goalkeeping Diploma”, Sunrise , FL 2018
Coaching Experience & Achievements
- Nicholls State University, Head Assistant Coach, Goalkeeper Coach,1984-1989
- National Academy Of Goalkeeping, Founder and Director, 1989-present
- Vogelsinger Soccer Institute, Staff coach, Director of Goalkeeping Academy, 1989-2011
- Austin Flyers Soccer Club, Founding member/ DOC Goalkeepers, 1989-1998
- Austin Warriors Soccer Association, DOC Goalkeepers, 1998-2004
- Lonestar Soccer Club, Founding member/ NLP Goalkeeping Director, 2004-present
- Austin Aztexs Soccer Club, Goalkeeper coach, 2008-2009
- “CARRIER” National Championship, Gold Medalist, Austin Flyers 74, Tallahassee, FL 1991
- “Gothia Cup Youth Championship”, Lonestar U-14 G , Gothenburg, Sweden 2014
Education
- English as a Second Language, Louisiana State University, 1980
- Bachelor in Sciences, Animal Sciences, Nicholls State University, 1984
- Bachelor in Sciences, Business Administration. Nicholls State University, 1988
- Bilingual Teacher Certification,Teacher Preparation and Certification Program, 1995
Playing Experience & Achievements
- Nicholls State University Athletic Hall of Fame: Class of 2018
- Nicholls State University, Starting Goalkeeper for 4 years of eligibility
- Nicholls State University, Most games played as a 4 year letterman (School record)
- Nicholls State University, DEFENSE MVP :1982, 1984
- Nicholls State University, TEAM MVP: 1984
- National Soccer Coaches Association of America/ US ARMY MVP Recipient: 1984
- Austin Men’s Soccer Association: “COTA FC” Over 700 amateur games played:1989-present
- Austin Men’s Soccer Association: 7 Austin Cups won, 1989-2018
Lonestar Goalkeeping Program
The Lonestar Goalkeeping Program, LS-Gk-P, believes in the formation and development of healthy and competitive young athletes throughout the art of goalkeeping. The LS-Gk-P believes that GKS are a very unique group of athletes that bring special physical and psychological characteristics required by the position, characteristics that are natural for some individuals, however, the LS-Gk-P believes that its training methodology and curriculum can develop goalkeepers regardless of individual differences. The LS-Gk-P believes that developing GKS is a lifelong learning process that involves a relentless dedication to physical, technical, tactical, and psychological preparation. “A Relentless Pursuit For The Perfect Save.”
Phone: (512) 577-1669
Email: aparra@lonestar-sc.com
