Working on only technical aspects of the goalkeeper & ignoring the physical and mental aspects, it's like a boxer fighting with only ONE hand, it does not work. Today lots of youth club goalkeepers are technically decent but the majority of them are very weak athletes and lack speed & strength to get vertical jumps which are [...]
Here is the Scenario: No matter how hard you try and how long you train, you still struggle to make the "TOP TEAM" in your club. You are not the most athletic player at your club, but you work hard but never seem to make it to the next tier. If this is your case, you [...]
Distractions and loss of focus during games for Goalkeepers will occur. You might catch yourself watching another game on another field, or someone on the sidelines or in the crowd making fun of you, players calling you names, or your mind wondering after a goal for or against you. The worst distraction is when your [...]
Goalkeeper gloves are very expensive and glove companies are taking advantage of parents and goalkeepers all over the country because they know parents will have to buy them sooner or later. Some "big name brands" won't care about how high their prices are as long as you buy it.You can still buy great gloves at decent prices [...]
Learn about goalkeeper gloves and more. Every year new goalkeeper gloves models and new glove producing companies come out with their own gloves. How do you know if these new goalkeeper gloves are are any good? How do you know which gloves to get for training? Do you need different pairs of gloves for games than [...]
Most youth clubs have goalkeeper training. In these trainings, there are so many goalkeepers, goalkeeper coaches can be easily overwhelmed. These trainings, as many parents tell us, looks like a "factory" or assembly line of humans waiting or standing in line for their turn to be trained. With so many players in line doing the same [...]
It is scientifically proven that the ACTN3 is a GENE influences an athlete's speed, quickness & power. In other words, human genetics plays a major role in determining an athlete's potential.The ACTN3 (α-actinin-3) is a gene that produces fast-twitch muscle fiber and is responsible for generating force for high-velocity movement that is important for power in sports. This is [...]
Share on facebook Facebook Share on google Google+ Share on twitter Twitter Share on linkedin LinkedIn Keeping your goalkeeper gloves clean is the most important thing you can do to keep your gloves in the best working condition.When it comes to washing your gloves, there are so many chemicals, soaps, sprays and many more items [...]
Few common statements, "Winning does not matter. What matters is players development." Or, what about this statement, "it does not matter if we win or lose, as long as you have fun playing." "Non-profit soccer organization dedicated to the mental, physical & developmental growth of a child".I've personally heard & read these statements numerous times [...]
Share on facebook Facebook Share on google Google+ Share on twitter Twitter Share on linkedin LinkedIn There are a number of goalkeepers or field players who worry about mistakes, worry about losing a game, and worry about what other people think. All this worry will put tons of pressure on the player and as results they [...]
