Chris Belanger
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- Title:
- Goalie Coach
Bio
A local to the Sudbury region, Chris understands no two people are the same – each carries unique strengths and areas of improvement. He develops long-term relationships with aspiring goalkeepers to help them achieve their vision of playing in the present and future. Not only is his focus of coaching on the field, but off the field as well through a holistic approach to goalkeeping.
His career has been in the health & fitness industry for over 25 years, and he is National C-License (trained) and has obtained his Goalkeeper Coach Diploma through Ontario Soccer, as well a Certified Sports Nutrition Coach through the National Academy of Sport Medicine (NASM - CSNC). Chris continues his advancement of the goalkeeping position by attending multiple seminars yearly. He has a strong belief if you are not learning – you’re failing.
Before moving back home to Sudbury in June 2021, he spent the previous 3 years as Technical Goalkeeper Coach with Cambridge United OPDL (Ontario Player Development League) for girls and boys – ages 13-17 as well as Assistant Coach for U15 (2006 Boys). Before this time, he was a volunteer Goalkeeper Coach for 5 years with Guelph Gryphons 2003 girls, and has coached in the KDSL (Kitchener District Soccer League) Premier Men’s Division for Kitchener Hrvat.