There is more to a Dive, than the Dive!!

When I coach a keepers, at the start of each session I ask questions that are relative to that weeks topic. For example, How do I catch a ball?, What is the most important thing about dealing with a high ball?, When do I deflect a ball as opposed to catching it?, etc ... Read More

How Important is Goalkeeper Specific Training?

Players in field positions share similar characteristics and core skills to others in the team. However, the Goalkeeper is unlike any other on the field and requires a completely different skill set. In order to allow the Goalkeeper to develop and be effective in each game, Keepers need training specifically tailored to their position. ... Read More

You Don’t Know – Until You Give It A Go!!!

Over the years I have seen a lot of keepers not try to make saves because they “Don’t think they can reach it“. Well, “You Don’t Know, Until You Give It A Go!!!” If you try to make the save you may or may not save it, But trying is the first step to making it!! ... Read More

The Proof of the Pudding is in . . .The Keeping!!!

Most of the keepers who contact us about becoming a Member of the Just4Keepers of East PA Goalkeeping Academy have either heard about us from Existing Keepers, Team Coaches who understand the importance of Keeper Specific Coaching, or seeing our sessions in action. ... Read More

A Goalkeeper Coach Has MANY 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

Just 4 Keepers Summer Camp in PA

Once again we will be running one of our ID Camps in PA at Moravian Academy High School in Bethlehem. If you were there last year you will now how AMAZING the facilities are there!! ... Read More

Be A Responsible Goalkeeper!!

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

Why J4K Goalkeeper Trainers do what we do!

People think it is to help young goalkeepers get scholarships throughout the US or help keepers get to pro clubs etc etc etc… and even though yes it is is our mission to help as many young gks to achieve their dreams… ... Read More