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making a ‘keeper
What makes for a great goalkeeper? There are a number of factors: athleticism, technique, and reflexes are all huge parts of the position. However, perhaps the biggest factor is mentality. Let’s...
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bravery of a ‘keeper
I was struck by Sid Lowe’s article in The Guardian this morning. In it, he does a great job breaking down the role Victor Valdes played in Saturday’s el Clasico. For those of you who didn’t watch...
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the four major pillars
Just as with field players, it is critical that goalkeepers work out on their own outside of training. There is far too much to learn and one cannot expect to learn it all in a few hours of training a...
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…for the girls…
For some reason, the vast majority of the keepers who show up for my training sessions are girls. Many of them are turning into extremely high-quality players (you know who you are) who are growing...
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…we all make mistakes
Hey, it is a fact of life as a goalkeeper: a single mistake in a match can lead to a goal against, and maybe even a loss. You can do EVERYTHING perfectly, with the exception of one small moment, but it...
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creating “elite” little ones
So I’m sitting on the sidelines watching some talented little 10-year old girls buzz around the pitch last weekend, and I couldn’t help but overhear all of the discussions going on around me. The...
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