What's up guys, I hope that you're all enjoying the series in this time of quarantine!

Here is an interview I did with my good friend Andreas Papakostas of Olymic Goalkeeping Academy out of Chicago, IL. We cover a variety of topics to the psychology of youth goalkeepers to how parents can help their kids become better versions of themselves! Hope you guys enjoy it! - Omar

Omar & Andreas

0:00 | Intro

3:20 | Whose methodology has resonated with you most? (Of the coaches interviewed)

7:20 | What are some of the early mistakes you made as a young coach?

9:10 | What should parents look for when deciding on a goalkeeper coach for the son/daughter?

14:30 | What are your thoughts about parents attending goalkeeper training?

18:50 | How do you avoid over coaching? (Good for a coaching soundbite)

23:50 | What have you learned most throughout the quarantine?

27:00 | What are some coaches getting wrong with their training sessions?

32:25 | Understanding the WHY behind your sessions.

38:55 | Should we only be working on a goalkeepers’ weaknesses in training?

46:00 | How to develop confidence in a session?

49:30 | What is the Solo Training Program & where can you get it?

52:25 | How can coaches & parents help with a goalkeepers psychology?