Crossbar Conversations with Don & Blodge

By United Goalkeeping Alliance

"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 conversat... more

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How many episodes does Crossbar Conversations with Don & Blodge have?

The podcast currently has 6 episodes available.

Crossbar Conversations with Don & Blodge episodes:

February 10, 2026S1, Episode 5: Jon Conway - Meaning of "Being the #1"
Agenda:
Skills Acquired in Youth Development
College Competition - Competing to be #1
Professional MLS Competition
Being the #2
How to Deal with Adversity
Earning the #1
Keeping the #1
Coaching In the Professional MLS Game
Pathways & Opportunities - What to Look For
Parent Takeaways to Support Your GK

Coach: Jon Conway (Toronto) - Former 12 Year Professional MLS Goalkeeper (Toronto FC, Chivas USA, New York Red Bulls, San Jose Earthquakes). 2 Time MLS Cup Champion. Former 9 Year MLS Goalkeeper Coach (Toronto FC).
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2h 9min
January 27, 2026S1, Episode 4: Mike Ammann - GK Coach vs GK Trainer
Agenda:
Define GK Coach & GK Trainer
Purposes of GK Coach & GK Trainer
Difference Between GK Coach & GK Trainer
GK Coach or GK Trainer w/in the Club?
How do We Develop More GK Coaches?
Coach: Mike Ammann (North Carolina) - Founder 247GK. GK Coach w/ UNC Charlotte Mens Soccer. GK Coach @ Charlotte Independence. Former Professional Goalkeeper in English Football (Charlton Athletic) and MLS (Kansas City Wiz, D.C. United, New York MetroStars). 2000 MLS All-Star Game Starter.
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1h 25min
January 15, 2026S1, Episode 3: Ian Feuer - GK Coach & Head Coach Relationship
Agenda:
GK Coach & Head Coach Relationship
Reality vs Ideal in Club/Academy Environment
Head Coach Goalkeeping Knowledge is Needed
Collaboration is a MUST
How Changes Can Occur
Coach: Ian Feuer (California) - Owner of Ian Feuer Goalkeeping Academy. Former USMNT & US Olympic Goalkeeper. Former Professional Goalkeeper (English Premier League, Major League Soccer). Former USMNT, USWNT, Professional & Collegiate GK Coach. @ianfeuer
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1h 34min
January 06, 2026S1, 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
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1h 37min
December 24, 2025S1, 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
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1h 40min
December 24, 2025 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
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1h 8min

FAQs about Crossbar Conversations with Don & Blodge:

How many episodes does Crossbar Conversations with Don & Blodge have?

The podcast currently has 6 episodes available.