PAPAROUNIS, TOM
DIRECTOR OF GOALKEEPING

Tom Paparounis and Drive GK will be responsible for the club's goalkeeper training.  Tom has over 15 years coaching experience working with goalkeepers ranging from Division 1 collegiate athletes to club and high school players. His coaching influences come from working with many greatly respected goalkeeping coaches from around the United States and Europe, namely former Ireland National Team goalkeeper, DC United goalkeeping coach, Alan Kelly Sr. and Joe Waggoner of North Texas ODP.

Year Joined Olympiacos Chicago:  2019
Licenses
  • USSF “C” Licence
Certifications
  • Advanced National Goalkeeping Diploma – United Soccer Coaches
Coaching / Playing Experience
  • 2015 – 2016: Illinois ODP
  • 2009 – 2010: Concordia University Chicago
  • 2005 – 2007: Keeper Zone Inc
  • Loyola University Chicago Women's program
  • Loyola University Chicago Men's program
  • Chicago City Soccer Club WPSL
  • Roosevelt University
  • 2003 : Carolina Dynamo of USL
  • 2003 : PSL Regular Season Title