Goalkeeper Secrets

As a goalkeeper you should be preparing MENTALLY for every training session, tryout, and game before you show up to the pitch to perform physically.  Sit with yourself and start training your mind to be focused on the game and your upcoming performance.  During the game it is crucial that you remain hyper focused throughout the entirety of the competition and ready to deal with any situations that...

It is absolutely critical that as a goalkeeper you are aware of your weaknesses and seek to improve them.  At the same time, do not forget about your strengths and refining them to maintain your level of skill.  Seek the help of your coaches and teammates to help you identify weaknesses and how you can improve them.  ____________________ MJR Keeper Academy YouTube MJR Keeper Academy Instagram Emai...

The concept of failing upwards is about have the perspective that it is perfectly ok to make mistakes because you will utilize the opportunity to improve.  Because you have made a mistake, that should now be a trigger to analyze the mistake and then take the proper steps towards improving and minimizing making that mistake again.  Goalkeepers need to use training as the opportunity to fail constan...

As a goalkeeper you must take full responsibility for the results of your performance.  Be self aware of how your preparation and training affects your results during games.  Also recognize that the result of winning and losing isn't the only thing you should be focused on.  Take into account the personal wins and losses of your performance so that you can take ownership of your own results. ...

You've already made the commitment to be a goalkeeper, but that is only half the battle. Now you must commit to all of the decisions that you have to make during competition.  Whether its committing to go out for a cross outside of your 6 yard box or holding your position in a 1v1 situation, you must commit 100% whether you're right or wrong! By making the wrong decisions and committing...

In today's world of goalkeeping, training 2 or 3 times a week just isn't going to cut it.  If you truly want to reach you goals and play at the next level, then you need to work harder than everyone else.  Utilizing days off from team/gk training is critical to developing your skills and abilities.  There's no excuses to not always working on getting better.  So grab some cones, a f...

Today I talk about another cardinal sin of goalkeeping and that is listening to coaches when they say you're not tall enough.  NEVER listen to them, they do not dictate your path as a goalkeeper.  If they present a roadblock to you, go somewhere else.  That's what I had to learn and did.  I'm so thankful to my younger self for not listening to the coach who said I was simply not tal...

For this episode I am asking you to ask yourself some tough questions.  Once you have the answers of why you play the game and why you are a goalkeeper, you will begin to play without external pressure.  One of the cardinal sins of goalkeeping is playing for everyone but yourself.  Be aware of why you step onto the field. ____________________ MJR Keeper Academy YouTube MJR Keeper Academy Instagram...

On today's episode I go in depth on utilizing the mental concept of mental visualization to prepare for competition.  More specifically, to use mental visualization to time your movements and actions that you would perform during a game or training.  This practice is training your mind to perform the movements without actually having to physically do them.  It is crucial when using this conce...

Perfectionism can be a great hindrance on you reaching your full potential.  It sets yourself up for disappointment, negative self-talk, anger and frustration.  Instead of perfectionism, focus on having high standards for yourself.  This will enable you to experience 'flow' more often and for longer.  ____________________ MJR Keeper Academy YouTube MJR Keeper Academy Instagram Email: mjr...

This is the intro to the Goalkeeper Secrets Podcast where your host Matt Railla will be breaking down all of the concepts and aspects of goalkeeping that are not talked about enough! The intro episode is about why this podcasts exists and how it will help YOU as a goalkeeper accomplish all of your goals and reach your full potential.  The Big Secret to being a goalkeeper is to focus and master the...