Goalkeepers Are Risk Managers
“Risk management” is the identification, assessment, and prioritization of risks. I continually remind my goalkeepers that it is essential they learn this. ... Read More
It is How You Play the Game
I learned this lesson many years ago as a ten year old at summer camp. I played many sports and was accustomed to winning. Towards the end of the summer I pitched a one hitter, but lost the softball game in the last inning 1-0. I was so upset about losing that I went to my bunk and cried. ... Read More
Lessons From A 6-0 Loss
Every athlete prefers to win, but valuable lessons can be learned from a loss. This is true for most things, not just sports. ... Read More
Just4Keepers 11-Week Indoor Training
J4K of Western MA is offering winter goalkeeper training at The Fieldhouse in Canaan, NY beginning on Saturday January 7, 2017 thru March 25, 2017. (No training February 25, 2017) ... Read More
Goalkeepers Need to Extend Themselves
Simon Robinson, owner / coach of J4K of East PA, posted “Until You Give It a Go -You Don’t Know!!” ... Read More
Backup Goalkeepers Are Important
Games are won or lost in practice. I have heard too many players say they will turn it on for the game. Although possible with some players, this is rarely the case. ... Read More
Local J4K Coach Will Hold Camp for Soccer Goalkeepers
Local coach will hold camp for goalies By Joseph Rea, Berkshire Eagle ... Read More
How Do We Measure Success?
All too often parents and coaches equate success with winning. It is appropriate for many high level programs to emphasize winning. ... Read More
The Goalkeeper is Never at Fault!
During my ten year goalkeeping career, I believed that, “unless a slow roller went through my legs, all goals were the result of someone else’s mistake”. If all field players in front of the goalkeeper did their job properly, the ball would never reach them. ... Read More