Frank DiLeonardi is the founder and owner of Level 5 Athletics, Level 5 Goalkeeper Academy, and Level 5 Goalkeeping Services. Frank is the exclusive distributor of Pro-GK goalkeeper gloves in the United States. Frank has coached at Stevenson University, Towson University, Goucher College, and McDaniel College. Frank has also served as the goalie coach for The Washington Spirit U.S. Soccer Development academy. In his role, he worked with goalies that range from ages 13–18 years old. In each of these roles, Frank was in charge of planning and implementing sessions for the goalkeeper position, while also assisting and running practice for field players. While at McDaniel, the first-year goalkeeper in 2014 was named ECAC player of the week twice and Centennial Conference player of the week under Frank’s tutelage.
Frank was also the head coach of the U15 Maryland ODP (Olympic Development Program) region 1 team. The U.S. Youth Soccer ODP is a national identification and development program for high-level players. Frank also worked with the Maryland State ODP U12 program as a goalkeeper coach.
Frank’s goalkeeper coaching experience started with McDaniel College and D.C. United Academy, working with goalies ranging from ages under 14 to under 18 in the academy and 18 to 22 year olds in college. Frank has also worked with The Baltimore Bay’s Academy and other local clubs such as FC Fredrick. This experience drove the creation of Level 5, a goalkeeping training and sports fitness development company.
Frank currently holds a National Level-D License from U.S. Soccer, a NSCAA National Diploma, a NSCAA Advanced National Diploma, NSCAA levels 1, 2, and 3 Goalkeeping diplomas, a NSCAA Advanced National Goalie Diploma, and a NSCAA Premier Diploma and DOC Diplomas.
