David Pekarek

David Pekarek aims to educate goalkeepers in every aspect of the soccer game. His mission is to build confidence in players by providing strategic feedback and equip goalies of all levels with the skills necessary to be successful in gameplay. He believes in educating our players using a multi-faceted approach. The core of our instruction involves addressing five essential components of a highly effective goalkeeper: technique, decision making, patience, competitiveness, and sportsmanship. This approach allows goalies to refine their skills, to view the game through a broader lens, and achieve higher levels of success.

David Pekarek has been at the forefront of developing some of the best goalies throughout New Jersey. We are fortunate to offer a club environment at one of the top (Pro-Am) soccer teams in the United States, FC Motown. This relationship enables us to often bring professional goalkeepers to our camps and sessions and allows for higher-level discussions, interactions, and mentoring to take place.

Playing Highlights

• Goalie War Champion 2004
• NJ ODP
• Caldwell College
• Semi-Pro US Parma

Coach

• Technical Director of The Paul Blodgett Goalkeeper School
• NJ ODP
• Assistant Varsity Coach @ East Side High School
• Owner of David Pekarek Goalkeeper Training School
• FC Motown Goalkeeper Coach

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Health & Exercise Science – William Paterson University
• USSF C License
• Advanced National Goalkeeper Diploma

Full-Time Health & PE Teacher @ Salomé Ureña Elementary School in Newark, NJ