Goalkeeper Secrets

You can be professional even at 12 years old! All that it means to be respectful, on time, take care of yourself and others.  Behave like a professional and you are more likely to actually sign a professional contract! Coaches and managers love to work with players who respect themselves and everyone else around them.  Take care of your body in a professional manner and also be responsible for all of your actions.


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When you make a mistake in a game, the first thing you should do is forget that you even made the mistake.  As fast as you can.  Once the game is over, then you can revisit the mistake and figure out what you can do better next time or how you can prevent the mistake from happening.  The worst thing you can do is dwell on the mistake during the game and let frustration take over.  You must have short term memory and continue to stay focused on the game in front of you.


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In this episode I talk about how to talk your way to shutout in a game by using proper communication.  Its so important for goalkeepers to coach up the field and become a leader to their teammates.  Also communicating with your coaches before and after games is just as important.  They have so much valuable information and it will benefit you greatly to always be seeking out their feedback.

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On this episode I talk about the goalkeeper secret of playing for yourself instead of playing for the approval of others.  Trying to live up to other's expectations and to try and win their approval will lead you to play with fear.  Playing with fear can be debilitating and scary. You can remove fear forever, but you can learn to control it and not let it take over your decision making.   


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Too often young athletes experience burn out and lose sight of why they fell in love with the game and position in the first place.  Burn out can happen from putting too much pressure on yourself, too much pressure from your parents or coaches, or you just too many bad experiences.  Its so important to remind yourself of why you chose to play soccer and be a goalkeeper in the first place.  Hold onto that reason when you are experiencing crippling pressure or doubt.  Take the time to identify your place in the game of soccer.





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So what if you don't get selected to be on the team you just tried out for? Its a snapshot of time in your long career as a goalkeeper.  There will be another opportunity for you to find a team and coaching staff that is right for you.  Never let another persons decision and perception of you, stop you from being relentless and accomplishing your goals. 





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No matter what age or skill level you're at, you will get nervous or have pre-game butterflies before an important match or tryout.  How we talk to ourselves the day before and day of the "big" will set us up for how we perform.  If you're negative and fearful, that will carry into the game and influence your performance.  Or if you are positive and courageous with your thoughts, you will manifest that into how you behave on the pitch. 

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Knowing when, how, and why to communicate to your teammates during a game is crucial to your success. Efficient communication with your back line and midfield will help make your job easier by providing information that will aid them in stopping the opposing team.  Communicating with a sense of urgency and constructive criticism is also important to being successful while coaching your defense. 



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If you want to progress as a goalkeeper and soccer player, studying the game is an important component of growth. Fortunately, its never been easier to watch professional soccer from around the world! You can find games streaming almost 24/7 on the internet.  I challenge you to watch at least one professional soccer game a week and take notes on each goalkeeper for each half.  Take note of their decision making, technique, communication styles, distribution, and body language.  Put in the work to understand the game as a whole as well. 




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As goalkeepers we will face 2 types of shots: the could have saved shot and the should have saved shot. Understanding the difference between the two will help you mentally process how you were just scored on.  You can quickly realize that it was a could have saved goal where it was a great finish, but maybe you were out of position or you set just a bit late.  On the other hand we have the should have saved which is when you let a fairly easy shot slip through your hands.  In the moment, you must recognize that it was a blunder on your part, but move on.  There's no time to beat yourself up during the game.  After the game you can review the mistake and then get to work in training to rectify it. 

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