Summary
A lifelong commitment and dedication to be the best goalkeeper when I play with my team at “COTA”, and the best Goalkeeper coach when I teach players the art of goalkeeping at Lonestar SC.
I coach 365/24/7 in the year, and when I have some time away from goal; I paint, draw, sketch, write poems, and try to stay game-coach-fit at my son's CROSSFIT gym. I enjoy sharing time with my son Juan Sebastian Parra, my niece Andrea Teresa, nephew Marco Antonio, great-nephew Connor Parra White, and my 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."
