Crossfire Select Goalkeeping Program

Goalkeepers play a vital role in the success of any team, and at Crossfire Select, we are dedicated to helping them thrive.

Our free specialized Goalkeeping Program provides players with position-specific training and individualized attention to support both technical and mental development. Our program is designed to help goalkeepers of all ages and levels grow with confidence—and most importantly, enjoy the position.

Program Focus Areas:
  • Footwork
  • Shot Stopping
  • Distribution (Feet & Hands)
  • Agility and Movement
Goalkeeper Expectations:
  • Notify the GK Staff via TeamSnap if unable to attend a session.
  • Update contact information of players’ parents (email and phone numbers).
  • Arrive early and prepared with:
    • Goalkeeper gloves
    • Inflated soccer ball
    • Water

Questions?
Contact Hugo Alcaraz-Cuellar at
coachingdirector@crossfireselect.com.

Goalkeeper Coaches

CLAUDIO LAZAR

Girls/Boys: 2017, 2016, 2015–2014

Coaching Experience:
Eastside FC (2021–2022)
Head coach Junior RCL U9
Private Coaching/Volunteer Coach (2013–2020)
Summer Camps Coach

Playing Experience:
2006–2008 – Bellevue College (NWAACC)
2009–2011 – Northwest University (NAIA)
2010–2012 – North Sound Seawolves (USL PDL)
2011–2012 – Tacoma Stars (Major Arena Soccer League)

Michael Kot

Girls: 2012–2011, 2010–2009–2008

Coaching Experience:
2020–2022 Chiawana HS Goalkeeper Coach
2018–2018 U10 Boys REC Assistant Coach
2018–2020 Individual/small group GK Coach

Playing Experience:
2011–2019 Three River RCL Black 04
2019–2022 Spokane Sounders ECNL
2022–Current Northwest University

Jackson Blakeney

Girls/Boys: 2013

Dante Perez

Boys: 2012–2011, 2010–2009–2008

Coaching Experience:
2020–2022 Chiawana HS Goalkeeper Coach
2018–2018 U10 Boys REC Assistant Coach
2018–2020 Individual/small group GK Coach

Playing Experience:
2011–2019 Three River RCL Black 04
2019–2022 Spokane Sounders ECNL
2022–Current Northwest University