Goalkeeper Secrets

Understanding the WHY for being a keeper will make the What and the How become much clearer.  Knowing the reason for dedicating yourself to being a goalkeeper will help you on your path to reaching your full potential.  Email me to receive your FREE copy of the my book "The 10 Goalkeeper Secrets"! ____________________ Subscribe & Follow! Email: mjrkeeper@gmail.com

Focusing on the small details will help build a foundation for everything else. By mastering the small details of being a goalkeeper you are setting yourself up to dominate in every other area. Email me to receive your FREE copy of the my book "The 10 Goalkeeper Secrets"! ____________________ Subscribe & Follow! Email: mjrkeeper@gmail.com

One of the best things you can do for your development as a youth goalkeeper is to find more challenging environments to play in that will help you grow.  A great way to do this is look for opportunities to play up a year and be a guest goalkeeper for an older team for a tournament or game.  This will help you advance much quicker by getting used to the game at a higher level.  Email me to receive...

Preparing for a game is vital to your performance in the game. By taking care of your body and mind, you are setting yourself up for success.  Email me to receive your FREE copy of the my book "The 10 Goalkeeper Secrets"! ____________________ Subscribe & Follow! Email: mjrkeeper@gmail.com

Being a goalkeeper is no easy task and is one of the most difficult positions in sports, both physically and mentally.  The foundation to being a great goalkeeper is to first and foremost believe in yourself and your abilities to perform.  Email me to receive your FREE copy of the my book "The 10 Goalkeeper Secrets"! ____________________ Subscribe & Follow! Email: mjrkeeper@gmail.com

In order to really get to the level that you want to be at, you need to enter GRIND mode.  That means putting in the time it takes to improve your weaknesses and refine your strengths.  Everyday you can put some kind of work in to be successful.  Email me to receive your FREE copy of the my book "The 10 Goalkeeper Secrets"! ____________________ Subscribe & Follow! Email: mjrkeeper@gm...

Understand your situation and circumstance and then you will be able to go with the flow and succeed. Email me to receive your FREE copy of the my book "The 10 Goalkeeper Secrets"! ____________________ Subscribe & Follow! Email: mjrkeeper@gmail.com

Does your height and size matter as a goalkeeper?  It does, but that doesn't mean you can't still accomplish your goals as a goalkeeper.  There are many ways for you to increase your abilities and make yourself well rounded goalkeeper that wins games.  Email me to receive your FREE copy of the my book "The 10 Goalkeeper Secrets"! ____________________ Subscribe & Follow! Ema...

Every keeper must learn to conquer their mind to reach their potential and it starts with believing in yourself and your abilities.  There will be many challenges and struggles along the way, but you must remember to be in control of your thoughts.   Email me to receive your FREE copy of the my book "The 10 Goalkeeper Secrets"! ____________________ Subscribe & Follow! Email: mjrkeepe...

Taking the time to be honest with yourself about your weaknesses is a huge strength that will benefit you throughout your career.   By knowing what you need to work on, you are setting in motion the steps it takes to improve those weaknesses and become a better goalkeeper.  Email me to receive your FREE copy of the my book "The 10 Goalkeeper Secrets"! ____________________ Subscribe &...

As a goalkeeper you should always be striving to improve and add something to your game.  That something doesn't even have to be big, it could be as simple as learning a new command or positioning on a corner kick.  When you're at a camp or a training session with a different coach and players, find at least one thing and hold on to it and add it to your game.  Email me to receive your F...

Emiliano Martinez for Argentina had an incredible World Cup display of goalkeeper antics that ultimately got him the trophy.  Also, his big time 1 on 1 save against France in extra time was nothing short of monumental.  There's a lot young goalkeepers can learn from this World Cup and it would be wise to study all of the highlights!  Email me to receive your FREE copy of the my book "The...

For this episode I talk about Matt Turner's performance for the USMNT at the World Cup in Qatar.  He showed he can play at the highest level and came up big when he needed to.  Although they fell short against the Netherlands, there are many positives to take from the tournament for Turner. Email me to receive your FREE copy of the my book "The 10 Goalkeeper Secrets"! ______________...

Whenever a coach calls for a water break, really focus on being mindful or yourself during that time.  Take a few moments to breathe or stretch and decompress.  Its ok to sit down for 30 seconds and reset your mind to get ready to go back out and train. Email me to receive your FREE copy of the my book "The 10 Goalkeeper Secrets"! ____________________ Subscribe & Follow! Email: mjrke...

Sometimes you have to change your environment to progress and get to where you want to be.  You may have a coach who isn't supportive or teammates that don't respect you, in those situations, its ok to move on and find the right environment to succeed. Email me to receive your FREE copy of the my book "The 10 Goalkeeper Secrets"! ____________________ Subscribe & Follow! Ema...

Goalkeepers need to protect their ability to make their own decisions.  When you have coaches, parents, and teammates yelling decisions for you to make during the game, it can be challenging to follow your own gut.  Keepers must tune out the noise and follow their gut and trust their own decision making. Email me to receive your FREE copy of the my book "The 10 Goalkeeper Secrets"! _____...

On your path as a goalkeeper you will experience many ups and downs along with twist and turns.  We can't expect everything to go as we planned, so the best thing you can do is prepared for all of it.  When you find yourself in a situation that you did not plan for, do the only thing that you can control, find solutions. Email me to receive your FREE copy of the my book "The 10 Goalkeepe...

Injuries can either be your downfall or the boost you needed to become the best athlete you can be. Email me to receive your FREE copy of the my book "The 10 Goalkeeper Secrets"! ____________________ Subscribe & Follow! Email: mjrkeeper@gmail.com

Don't make excuses for mistakes, even if they weren't totally your fault! Take full responsibility right away and move forward with solutions.  By taking ownership you are putting yourself in the driver's seat and can work on improving and fixing mistakes.  When you make excuses, you are setting yourself to make the same mistakes over and over. Email me to receive your FREE copy of...

Playing against better competition and losing the game is a good thing! Those tough games when you are getting bombarded with shot after shot are what will make you a better goalkeeper.  Don't get discouraged by the score of the game and focus on all of the great saves you made and think about what mistakes you did make.  Email me to receive your FREE copy of the my book "The 10 Goalkeep...

Timing really is everything.  From the timing of how you approach crosses and 1v1s to the timing of your career as a goalkeeper, you will experience things as you should.  Trust the process of where you are right now and focus on how you can get better.  Be patient and be diligent in working on the timing of your decisions.  

Injuries are tough! But they can be a blessing in disguise when it forces us to step away from the pitch and reflect on your journey.  While injured you can really zero in on what your goals are as a goalkeeper and how you can achieve those goals.  Time away from the game can be helpful in giving you perspective on the game and why you play.  Use this time wisely and take care of your body. Email...

Taking responsibility for your actions is key to your development as a goalkeeper.  The moment you blame other people or things is when you stifle your growth.  Own your mistakes right away so that you can move forward and progress. Email me to receive your FREE copy of the my book "The 10 Goalkeeper Secrets"! ____________________ Subscribe & Follow! Email: mjrkeeper@gmail.com

Its important to utilize your time wisely when you have breaks, whether it be during training or games, you want to reset your mind and be ready for what's next.  When a coach sets up breaks in between drills, that's your time to recalibrate and let go of any prior frustrations.   Email me to receive your FREE copy of the my book "The 10 Goalkeeper Secrets"! ___________________...

Athletes get burned out all the time, especially as they get older and have more responsibilities outside the sport.  What helps is reminding yourself why you play the game and why you love being a goalkeeper.  There's going to be struggles along the way, but stay focused on what makes you happy and enjoy the process! Email me to receive your FREE copy of the my book "The 10 Goalkeeper S...