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BIO
Carlos Ortiz
Soccer Advisor
Goalkeeper coach
Over the last six years I have dedicated myself, professionally and academically, in order to be as prepared as possible to live my ambition of being a goalkeeper coach and an assistant as the highest level possible. I have been fortunate to experience different roles inside professional soccer, which gives me unique insight and understanding into high-performance environments. I would Like to highlight that goalkeeping is the one skill and role that I enjoy the most, although the other roles as an assistant coach have thought me to be a more complete individual personally and professionally. I am eager to share my passion and knowledge to help develop the next generation of professional soccer players.
Education
Work Experience
University of Thessaly Greece
Dual Master’s Degree in Sports and Exercise Psychology
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Graceland University Iowa, Bachelor’s Degree: Physical Education and Health
(August 2020 – Present)
Francis Marion University
· Goalkeeper Coach: Running all the goalkeeper sessions on the field and on video
· Running the warmups and strength and conditioning sessions for all the field players
· Video analysis of the opponent and also post game video analysis
· Coordinate and lead individual video sessions to help improve player performance
· Design and coach specific individual training sessions on-field
· Assist the head coach on field during team training sessions
· Creating an integral Player development plan on key areas for all the players (Physically, Psychologically, Technically, tactically)
2018 - January 2020
Houston Dynamo (MLS)
Second Assistant Coach/Goalkeeper Coach – Rio Grande Valley FC (USL Championship)
· Design and implement tactically, technically, physically, and psychologically appropriate
· Create development plans to improve individuals to sign 1st team contracts.
· Lead post-game and opposition video analysis for the Goalkeepers
· Helping Prepare opposition scouting reports for Head Coach
· Individual post video analysis with goalkeepers
· In charge of defensive and offensive set pieces for game preparation
· Aid in college scouting process to identify players for MLS SuperDraft
RFV FC TOROS DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY
·In charge of creating a database of the best young goalkeepers of the RGV region
· Creating a connection between pro and academy goalkeepers
· Designing and creating an RGV goalkeeping Curriculum
· Running and supervising training sessions.
· Post-game video analysis for the DA goalkeepers.
2018-January 2020
UTRGV Division I
Assistant coach/Goalkeeper Coach
·In charge of designing and running the goalkeeping training sessions
·Video analysis of training sessions and post-match analysis
·Helping develop college players into pros.
2016-2018
SETON HALL UNIVERSITY
Assistant Coach/Goalkeeper Coach
· In charge of designing and running the goalkeeping training sessions
· Video analysis of training sessions and post-match analysis.
2014-2015
First Assistant/Goalkeeper coach/ Scout Graceland University
·In charged of coaching and training the goalkeepers and recruiting international players for both men and women’s team. Recruited National team players Colombian women’s national team who played in the Olympics in Canada.
2012-2014
Goalkeeper coach/Mental coach/Assistant coach
· AOT Trikala Greece (Women’s Soccer team)
· AOT Trikala Men’s Basketball Professional team (two players)
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Gisela Arrieta
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Founder Gym GFIT
Professional soccer player
Wellness Programing & Fitness Leadership
Throughout my life, soccer has been my passion and it has allowed me to get my Master degree in Exercises and Health , and also to travel around the world representing my country (Colombian national team) along with semiprofessional experience playing in Venezuela, Mexico, USA, and Greece.
My experience as a soccer player helps me recognize the hard work and inner drive that is required in order to be successful, being my inspiration to be the founder of GFIT functional training system, in order to help athletes to reach their true potential and to take their game to the next level.
Education
Professional playing experience
Work Experience
University of Thessaly Greece
Master in Exercises and Health
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Bachelor of Arts in Wellness Program Management
Graceland University - Lamoni, IA
Colombian National Team
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Juegos Bolivarianos (Armenia- Colombia) 2005
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U-20 World Cup Qualify Russia (ValparaÃso–Chile) 2006
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World Cup Qualify China (Mar de plata – Argentina) 2006
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Juegos Bolivarianos ( Sucre- Bolivia) 2009
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World Cup Qualify Germany (Ecuador) 2010
COLLEGE PLAYING EXPERIENCE
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Graceland University Women’s Varsity Soccer (Captain since 2010)Aug. 2009- 2012
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First team all conferences (Player of the year 2011) 2009-2012 Seasons
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All American Team 2011-2012
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All-America Scholar 2011-2012
ACHIEVEMENTS
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Champions (Juegos Bolivarianos)
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HAAC Champions (Graceland University)
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Second place (Sudamericano mayores) Qualify Germany world cup
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First Team All-conference
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HAAC Player of the year honors (Graceland University)
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All-American
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Second Place Greek League (Elpides Karditsas)
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Top Scorer (Elpides Karditsas-Greek league)
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UWS Champions (Houston Aces)
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All-United Women’s Soccer First Team
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Top scorer (UWS-USA) Houston Aces
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Champions-Greek league (Paok)
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Top scorer (Paok -Greek league)
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Champions league participation
SPORT EXPERIENCE
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Escuela Club Deportiva Gaviotas, Valledupar-cesar
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Club Loperena femenino, Valledupar -cesar
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Selección cesar, Valledupar-Cesar Colombia
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Selección Tolima femenina, Ibagué-Colombia
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Escuela Carlos Sarmiento Lora, Cali-Colombia
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Ucab Spirit, Caracas Venezuela
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Dragonas Oriente, Súper liga Femenil México
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Graceland University, USA (Captain since 2010)
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Houston Aces, Houston-USA
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Elpides Karditsa, Karditsa-Greece
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Paok, Thessaloniki-Greece
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Asteras Ladies Rethymno-Greece
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Rea, Rethymno- Greece
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AO Trikala, Trikala-Greece
08/2013 to 08/2016
Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach
Graceland University
Lamoni, IA
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Managed soccer program for 25 varsity athletes. practice/training session with a focus on strength building, speed, agility, and endurance.
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Contacted potential students (International recruitment of athletes)
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Assisted Head coach in getting travel arrangement, scheduling completed and international recruiting.
Summer 2022-2023
Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach
The Houston Aces
Houston-Texas, USA
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Managed soccer sessions for 40 players competing in the WPSL summer league
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International recruiting