Tom Paparounis
Founder and Director
Tom has more than 25 years coaching experience working with 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.
Coaching Experience
- 14 years of Mens and Womens Collegiate Coaching
- Loyola University Chicago DI
- Illinois Institute of Technology DIII
- Roosevelt University NAIA
- Concordia Chicago DIII
- USL League 2 and W League coach
- Olympic Development Program
- Illinois
- North Texas
- 20 years in youth club soccer.
License and Certifications
- Advanced National Goalkeeping Diploma-United Soccer Coaches
- National C License - USSF
Professional Playing Experience
- Carolina Dynamo of USL, PSL
- Regular Season Championship
Collegiate Experience
- Salisbury University
- 3 Conference Championships
- 2 NCAA Tournament appearances
- First-Team All-Conference
Julian Soto
Staff Coach
Julian joins Drive Goalkeeping with experience in coaching youth goalkeepers in Austin, Texas. He played collegiate soccer at Robert Morris University in Chicago where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. Julian brings the energy and dedication to being a student of the game that Drive Goalkeeping looks for in our staff. Welcome to the team Julian.
Coaching Experience
- Illinois Institute of Technology Men's Soccer 2022 - present
- Coached with Chicago state men’s soccer 2020
- Roosevelt men’s soccer, 2018-2019
License and Certifications
- USSF D License
- NSCAA GK Level 1
- USSF Grassroots: 7v7, 9v9, 11v11
Did you know?
Julian used to live in Dublin, Ireland.
Still has family and the family farms in Slovenia and Mexico.
Stephen Tuang
Staff Coach
Stephen Tuang has been a dedicated member of Drive Goalkeeping for over a decade, growing within the program as both a player and coach. He has helped develop goalkeepers across the Chicagoland area, guiding athletes from the youth level to the collegiate ranks. Known for his energy and attention to detail, Stephen blends Drive’s proven methodology with his own modern, dynamic coaching style.
Stephen currently serves as a collegiate goalkeeping coach at Roosevelt University (NCAA Division II) and Dominican University (NCAA Division III).
He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Exercise Science from Roosevelt University, graduating Magna Cum Laude. During his collegiate career, he played for the Roosevelt Lakers men’s soccer team and previously represented Malcolm X College, where he was recognized as All-Academic and Student-Athlete of the Year.
License and Certifications
Stephen holds a USSF “D” License, United Soccer Coaches Goalkeeping Level 1 Diploma, and USSF Grassroots Licenses (7v7, 9v9, 11v11). A lifelong student of the game, he is passionate about helping goalkeepers reach their full potential both on and off the field.
Did you know?
Stephen is a devoted Manchester United fan, and his favorite goalkeepers of all time are Iker Casillas, Edwin van der Sar, and David De Gea.
Nau (JR) Marchan
Staff Coach
JR has played club soccer in the Chicagoland area for 15+ years and now joins our coaching staff this season. JR is pursing a degree in Sports Administration.
License and Certifications
- Safesports
- Concussion Protocal Training.