Her Shot to Stop

In this episode of Her Shot to Stop, host Ethan Benson explores one of the most significant tactical developments in modern women's football: the evolution of the sweeper-keeper role. From staying rooted to the goal line to commanding entire defensive zones, the goalkeeper's role has been completely transformed at the elite level of the women's game. Ethan breaks down exactly what a sweeper-keeper...

In this powerful episode of Her Shot to Stop, host Ethan Benson explores the rich and often overlooked history of women's goalkeeping icons. From the pioneering players of the early twentieth century who performed in front of massive crowds before organised women's football was suppressed, to the modern professionals redefining the position on the world stage, this episode covers the full arc of w...

In this episode of Her Shot to Stop, host Ethan Benson breaks down one of the most high-stakes situations in basketball: the one on one pressure moment. Whether you're a youth player, high school athlete, or competitive adult league baller, crunch time isolation situations are a universal challenge that separates good players from great ones. Ethan covers the mental and physical strategies that he...

In this episode of Her Shot to Stop, host Ethan Benson explores the critical topic of injury prevention and recovery for women's goalkeepers. Ethan breaks down why goalkeeping places unique physical demands on athletes and why training and recovery programs should be built around the specific needs of female players rather than simply adapted from programs designed for male athletes. The episode c...

In this episode of Her Shot to Stop, host Ethan Benson breaks down one of the most tactically complex moments in football: defending set pieces. From corners to free kicks, this deep-dive episode explores the systems, communication strategies, and decision-making processes that separate organized defensive units from ones that crack under pressure. Ethan covers the key differences between zonal ma...

In this episode of Her Shot to Stop, host Ethan Benson dives into the shot-stopping secrets that have defined the careers of elite women's goalkeepers. From positioning principles and angle management to footwork fundamentals and mental concentration strategies, this episode breaks down the technical and tactical elements that separate world-class keepers from the rest. Ethan references the career...

In this episode of Her Shot to Stop, host Ethan Benson dives deep into the art and science of developing young female goalkeepers. From building psychologically safe training environments to refining technical fundamentals, Ethan explores what it truly takes to coach a young woman into a confident, commanding presence between the posts. Topics covered in this episode include creating mistake-frien...

Her Shot to Stop | Season Episode: The Mental Game: Building Confidence Between the Posts In this episode, host Ethan Benson explores one of the most overlooked aspects of goalkeeping development: the mental game. Whether you're a youth goalkeeper just starting out or an experienced shot stopper looking to elevate your performance, this episode breaks down practical strategies for building confide...

In this tactical deep-dive episode of Her Shot to Stop, host Ethan Benson delivers a comprehensive Distribution Masterclass focused on one of the most important concepts in modern women's football: playing out from the back. Whether you're a player, coach, parent, or dedicated fan, this episode breaks down the principles, roles, and decision-making processes that make this style of play so effecti...

In this episode of Her Shot to Stop, host Ethan Benson explores one of the most underrated skill sets in women's soccer: aerial dominance in and around the penalty box. From attacking headers to goalkeeping command, this deep-dive episode breaks down the tactical and technical elements that separate good players from elite ones when the ball is in the air. Ethan covers the evolution of the aerial...

In this episode of Her Shot to Stop, host Ethan Benson explores one of the most compelling aspects of elite goalkeeping in the women's game: the art and science of anticipation. How do the world's best women's goalkeepers seem to move before the ball is even struck? This deep-dive episode breaks down the cognitive, technical, and psychological foundations that allow elite keepers to read and react...

In this episode of Her Shot to Stop, host Ethan Benson breaks down everything female goalkeepers need to know about choosing the right goalkeeper gloves. From understanding glove sizing and hand measurements to navigating the differences between flat cut, rolled cut, negative cut, and hybrid cut styles, this episode is a comprehensive guide for women and girls at every level of the game. Ethan exp...

Her Shot to Stop | Episode 1: The Last Line of Defense: An Introduction to Women's Goalkeeping In this debut episode of Her Shot to Stop, host Ethan Benson lays the groundwork for a podcast dedicated entirely to women's goalkeeping. If you've ever wondered what separates a good goalkeeper from a great one, or why the position deserves more recognition in the women's game, this is the episode to st...