The Goalkeeping Podcast

In this episode I talk about goalkeeper gloves and how they have mentally taken over some goalkeepers that I Know. Is is the grip on the gloves the reason you catch? I HAVE to wear that brand/model or I will not play well. I MUST wear them  Whats the truth behind goalkeeper gloves and how much of the grip do you actually use. Can you buy a good hand shape?  I hope you enjoy the show  For all DGUK...

In this episode we talk about defensive walls and why there is pros and cons to having a wall put up in front of you.  We all assume that the wall is a must and im sure there is 100s of goalkeepers who don't know how to set up a wall.  So, we talk in details about having a wall and how that can look with not having a wall and how that can look as well. Ashmore is also coaching chicken so we have t...

This week we talk about goalkeeping warm ups and what they actually mean.     What is a goalkeeping warm up ? Do they all do and look the same ? Why do you have to do what the others do ? Do you change your warm up ?   Are you mentally ready for the match ?   All these questions are answered in the form of our own opinions which are not the same at times.   If I had a bad warm up and played really...

This week its a full house with Nathen Ashmore, Ryan Huddart and myself all talking about the truth in facts and feelings. - Do we make decision through our feelings? - Do we way up the facts first ? - Do you listen to someone screaming there feelings at you and not any truth in it? All this is spoken about throughout the show. yes, Mr Gilly gets another mention about how he seems to want to just...

In this episode Im joined once again by Nathen Ashmore who shares his views alongside me on the question of "Am I Good Enough?' This is a question that I reckon 99% of goalkeepers have asked themselves in their young or old football career.  Self doubt can be extremely damaging so myself and Ash share our views on the question. We also talk about..... - The mystery of the ex goalkeeper, who is ham...

Welcome back…. After such a long break we are back and ready to talk about all the great challenges we face as a goalkeeper.   The theme this side of covid is going to be more about questions that are commonly asked either out load or in our own heads. We are going to be joined by Nathen Ashmore who will continue to share his stories about the cold showers and the hundreds of matches he has played...

In this episode I talk about how important coaching language is and how timing of coaching can be very effective.   I also talk through how the online course is helping so many people and its time you signed up. I hope you enjoy the show and look forward to seeing at some stage on a DGUK event.   www.developinggoalkeepinguk.com

In this episode we talk about how to coach what actually happens in a match while putting on training sessions.  The ratio has to be 50-50% when coaching goalkeeper otherwise you end up with a goalkeeper that can stop a ball but don't know where to stand. Goalkeeping education can start age any age as long as its child proof as in the child your coaching can understand it.  Hope you enjoy the show...

Welcome back to "The Goalkeeping Podcast" after spending nearly 5 months away we are back. Its been a long wait to get this back up and running and we are finally there.  There will be a new look to the podcast with new special guests including pro/semi pro goalkeepers, managers, club owners, and coaches. - Funny goalkeeping stories  - FREE goalkeeping advise  - Goalkeeping topics - Goalies on the...

We are back with the goalkeeping podcast. After spending near 6 months locked away we felt it was time to come back out to play.  Its been a eventful 6 months and we now are back and want to share all our stories and also provide you guys with any goalkeeping tips we have two help you help yourself or your child.   With more... - guests - goalkeeping tips  - kp books  - ashmores laugh ...we can't...

In this episode we talk about setting up defensive corners giving you our pros and cons to each situation. WOULD YOU HAVE PLAYERS ON YOUR POSTS?? DO YOU ARRANGE THIS YOURSELF?? WHY DOES THAT PLAYER STAND IN THE MIDDLE OF THE BOX?? There is so much to talk through and so we hope you can take something from this episode and put into your own game. DGUK are now offering one to one sessions so if you...

In this episode we talk about the basic steps in setting up a defensive wall or would you even have a wall ???   How many would you have ??   Do they jump or not jump ??   Where would you stand ??   Such a great talking point with so many different views.    We hope you enjoy the show and if you have any questions you would like us to answer then please feel free to contact us.     DGUK are now of...

In this episode we talk about the pros and cons of going on trial at a club while trying to prove what you are worth. Its a very lonely place and when you go into a new club it can be even harder especially when no one knows your name. What would you do? How would you approach it? Have you been on trial as a goalkeeper? We hope you enjoy the show. www.developinggoalkeepinguk.com

In this episode we talk about the pros and cons to academy football and how different it has become from years ago.  We also talk though the following topics: - Players Social Media  - Academy Training Sessions - Training drills with 27,000 shots in 4 seconds  We hope you enjoy the show. www.developinggoalkeepinguk.com  

In this episode we are joined by Shane Gore who is a non league goalkeeper with more appearance then most keepers would ever dream of.  We talk about how he got to that stage and what is important for him in todays game.  We also move on to talk about the following: - Goalkeeping Swaggers (colour gloves and shirts) - We choose our favourite goalkeeper swaggerers (if that's a word) - What its like...

In this episode we talk about how to mentally prepare for matches and what simple tasks you can set yourself.  Some goalkeepers and coaches can complicate the game so much and the truth is if we can keep it simple it will become a lot clearer.  1. Communication  2. Preparation 3. Take No Risks We hope you enjoy then show    For all DGUK events please visit the website.... www.developinggoalkeeping...

In this episode we talk about how the position of the goalkeeper has changed so much over the years and how we have to adjust with the times. THE BACK PASS BLOCK SAVING LOW BODY FAT % I hope you enjoy the show and if you have any questions please feel free to contact us. www.developinggoalkeepinguk.com  

In this episode we talk through the top non league goalkeepers with our own list of keepers that we all feel should be in a top 5. What makes you a top non league goalkeeper?? Amount of matches you played? How long you have been in the game? How many leagues you have won? If you wish you email or contact us with your own top non league keeper then please do and we will share it. Hope you enjoy the...

In this episode we talk about current and former premier league goalkeepers and how would the old school goalkeepers cope with todays game.  Seaman or Ederson?? Given or De Gea?? Who would you choose and why? We are also joined by non league goalkeeper Charlie Horlock who is currently playing for Hitchin town. He shares his pathway and vision of his future pathway with us.    We hope you enjoy the...

In this episode we talk about the ups and downs, pros and cons in being a non league goalkeeper. As Ash always says the colder the showers the lower your getting in the leagues. being a non league goalkeeper can be very hard at times as you have to juggle playing with your full time job.  It can be a very lonely place at times and we share some of our own stories which have some very interesting e...

In this episode we are joined by Liverpool goalkeeper Andy Lonergan. Andy shares his training routine with one of the worlds best goalkeepers and also tells us about his pathway to the worlds club champions. We also talk about the following topics: - How being a third choice keeper can turn around (quickly) - Expectations of playing in the champions league - How tired Ash looks after doing all the...

In this episode we talk about how second choice goalkeepers can play a big part in the team and what its like to be a no 2 keeper.  Would you get the hump sitting on the bench?? Would you try and learn loads from the no 1 while you wasn't playing?? Would you want the no 1 to get injured so you can play?? It's a great talking point with different views from all of us.  O yeah I nearly forgot, don't...

In this episode we talk through what mistakes mean and how they can effect goalkeepers reaching their full potential. Making mistakes is a way of life espaically when your talking about the goalkeeping position.  We give you a few things to try and think about when dealing with mistakes as a goalkeeper. We also talk about how socks can replace toilet rolls in this world crisis along with having a...

In this episode we continue our discussion on goalkeeping equipment and how it can help or not help us.  As goalkeepers we are all looking for that little edge (1%/2%) to give you the best chance to get to the next level and small things like taping your fingers may help.  We also talk about.... Pros and cons to taping your fingers Finger saves or not?? Ash spends £7000 a week on tape for training...

In this episode we talk about goalkeeping equipment and how much research and time is actually spent on producing such expensive products.  What is important for you ?? What do you look for?? Are gloves worth that much?? Goalkeeping gloves are such a talking point when it comes to price and whats they are actually worth. I also but the lads to the test with a typical parent question "is my son/dau...