Communication is the Voice of leadership
Having spent some time watching games recently, one of the biggest things that stand out to me is the lack of effective communication from goalkeepers, especially the younger ones. ... Read More
The Importance Of Body Language?
I recently spoke to a couple of our Just4Keepers of East PA Keepers after watching them play. The topic of ... Read More
Is your Goalkeeping Coaching program Challenging, Progressive and Fun?
Goalkeeping is a very specific skill set that needs to be coached in a very specific learning environment. To develop on a smooth, steady curve the Topic being taught needs to challenge the individual to come to class and do well. It must focus learning on real game issues, giving students a chance to work on situations they have experienced or will experience. ... Read More
A Good Goalkeeper Coach Has a MULTITUDE of Roles!!
As a youth coach, regardless of with sport you are involved in you have responsibilities to your players much more important than just their Skill, Technical and Tactical Development!! ... Read More
Structured Pre-Game Warm Up!!
The Pre-Game Warm Up is a tried and tested Warm-up that I have used as a Keeper AND a Coach. It is a progressive warm-up beginning with working the Feet, working through the Hands, High Balls, Diving, Crosses, and Distribution. ... Read More
Is your GK Coaching program Challenging, Progressive and Fun?
Goalkeeping is a very specific skill set that needs to be coached in a very specific learning environment. To develop on a smooth, steady curve the Topic being taught needs to challenge the individual to come to class and do well. It must focus learning on real game issues, giving students a chance to work on situations they have experienced or will experience. ... Read More
Trust the J4K Process!!!
With the spring season quickly approaching, we have been getting more inquiries from parents wanting to get their keepers in our program for a ‘Few-Weeks’ before the spring season starts to dust off and be ready for the start of the season. ... Read More
Be Responsible, No Excuses!!
When I ask goalkeepers about how they have played, and about the goals they have conceded, and how they could have done better, I enjoy hearing how they feel they could have possibly saved the goal, by maybe using better footwork or making a better handing, diving or positional decision. ... Read More
it’s More than the Score!
I personally find a keepers Goal Against average to be very misleading in terms of development. Yes, we all love not concede goals and keep ‘Clean Sheets’ or ‘Shout outs’, but what does that tell us about a keepers development? ... Read More
I can, I WILL!!
When I was younger, My Mam used to tell me when I said “I can’t do this, or I can’t ... Read More