Goalkeeping Academy

Orchard Park GK Academy featuring Dave Cappucio 

2026 Summer GK Academy

Register below for the Summer GK Academy.

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Objectives:

• Develop fundamental goalkeeper skills.
• Improve decision-making and positioning.
• Enhance distribution techniques.
• Foster confidence and leadership on the field.
• Expose young goalkeepers to high-level training for future success.

Orchard Park Soccer Club Goals:

• Developing Well-Rounded Players: Orchard Park Soccer Club aims to create not only skilled athletes but also well-rounded individuals who exhibit sportsmanship, leadership, and teamwork.
• Excellence in Training: The club is dedicated to providing top-tier training that mirrors professional standards to prepare players for higher levels of competition.
• Community Engagement: Orchard Park Soccer Club is deeply involved in the community, fostering a sense of belonging and camaraderie among players, coaches, and families.

The Orchard Park Soccer Club Goalkeeper Curriculum is designed not only to develop technical skills but also to instill Orchard Park’s values and prepare goalkeepers for the unique challenges and opportunities within the Orchard Park community and beyond.

Coach David Cappuccio’s Vision:

David Cappuccio is dedicated to exposing young goalkeepers at Orchard Park Soccer Club to the type of training required to reach higher levels of soccer. With his background in professional coaching and passion for player development, Coach Cappuccio emphasizes the following goals:

• Technical Proficiency: Coach Cappuccio prioritizes teaching proper technique from a young age, laying a strong foundation for future success.
• Tactical Awareness: Understanding the game and making quick, effective decisions on the field are key elements of Coach Cappuccio’s coaching philosophy.
• Mental Toughness: Developing resilience and mental fortitude is crucial for goalkeepers, and Coach Cappuccio incorporates mental training into the curriculum.
• Preparation for Higher Levels: Coach Cappuccio’s ultimate goal is to prepare goalkeepers for the demands of higher levels of soccer, whether it be collegiate play or beyond.

Dave Cappucio Bio

David Cappuccio, a native of Pittsford, NY has been involved in the western new york soccer community for the past 30 years. 

During his youth, he played for the Rochester Junior Rhinos, the only team from new York West to ever win the Premier Club National Championship.  As a member of the Olympic Development team Western New York, David was selected to numerous Region One (Northeast 16 states) teams, and one national pool camp in Bradenton Florida. 

David had a productive four year division 1 soccer career at Colgate University, where he recorded the most shutouts and had the highest save percentage in school history.  The Raiders, during David’s time at Colgate, won two Patriot League championships and competed against top schools such as Duke, Boston College, and South Florida University in NCAA tournament action. 

Following graduation, David went on to the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine, became a Dentist and started a family.  More recently David has spent a lot of time playing in the Buffalo and District Soccer League and running men’s league teams.  He has also been active coaching the Hilbert Men’s Soccer team and his children in the Orchard Park House League. 

Soccer has always been a passion for David and he looks to give back to the soccer community that enriched his life throughout the years.