The Keeper Institute Podcast

On this episode Tori and Jill discuss introspection ! They go over 3 reasons why it is important to know who you are a as a goalkeeper and a person! They also give some practical tips on what this looks like and how you can prioritize this in your training and in life!  As always feel free to reach out with any questions!   

On this episode Tori and Jill discuss in possession ! They go over 3 reasons why it is important to prioritizes in possession as a goalkeeper! They also give some practical tips on what this looks like and how you can feel more confident with the ball at your feet.  As always feel free to reach out with any questions!   

WELCOME TO SEASON 6!!! We are so excited to be on a brand new season, and that you have joined us on this journey! On this episode Tori and Jill discuss preseason ! They cover different ways that you can rock preseason and give insight on what that looks like. They share experiences as both players and coaches on how you can get those most out of this time!  As always feel free to reach out with a...

On this episode Tori and Jill celebrate the podcasts 100 th  EPISODE! They discuss what happened in the first 99 and where they are going in the next 100! Big shoutout to all of our listeners and thank you for taking all the time to listen and support TKI!  As always feel free to reach out with any questions!  

On this episode Tori and Jill discuss being an in possession goalkeeper. They cover three reasons its important. They further break it down into what parents, coaches, and players can do to aid in this development. Listen to the episode to get all the details and be sure to check out the next one that will be all about scanning.  As always feel free to reach out with any questions!    

On this episode Tori and Jill are joined by Chris Ogunsami . Chris discusses her upcoming mental health virtual series called Get Equipped. Get Equipped is meant to help players, coaches, and parents manage the chaos inside their minds. This will be a 4 part seminar that is highly interactive but also has the option to be done on your own. Beginning in April and ending in May, you will not want to...

On this episode Tori and Jill discuss IDPs. They cover what they are, how they create them, and how you can uses them to help your goalkeepers. There are different ways to create IDPs and it's important to think about the needs of your team and the development of your goalkeepers.  As always feel free to reach out with any questions!  

On this episode Tori and Jill discuss why our exercises at TKI don't work.  This episode stemmed from thoughts after our presentations at United Soccer Coaches Convention. They gave 3 reasons as to why this might be the case for you. 1 – we tend to post only the "successful" attempts not the messiness that is 90% of a session. The messiness is the process and we, at TKI, have bought into that proc...

On this episode Tori and Jill discuss the top 3 things they believe youth players need to keep improving on. The 3 things they agreed upon are being more athletic, getting comfortable overhead, and getting comfortable under pressure. They cover why they believe these are important and how you can start to work on them ASAP. If you want to know more and you want to get all the details make sure you...

On this episode Tori and Jill discuss 3 mistakes they've made. They dive(pun intended ) into things related to both being a player and a coach. This episode is full of vulnerability and insight that they hope leaves you feeling like you are not alone and gives you ideas of things to think about. We're so happy you've joined us for 2023!  As always feel free to reach out with any questions!  

On this episode Tori and Jill discuss 3 ways you can control the game! One is control the space, whether that be the space behind the backline or the goal area. Two is control your tempo in possession. Three is controlling your self-talk.  This is arguable the most important because the way we talk to ourself will inform our decisions. If you want to know more and you want to get all the details m...

On this episode Tori and Jill are joined by the one and only Christiana Ogunsami ! Chris joins them to discuss healthy boundaries in sport. More specifically they talk about healthy boundaries with players and coaches and how players should be treated and how they can advocate for themselves. They also discuss how parents can help their athlete and give coaches some ways they can take accountabili...

On this episode Tori and Jill discuss playing how y outh players aren't pros. Thye discuss fours things that can help coaches and parent a like be there in the best way possible for their youth players! 1  is we need to acknowledge the pressure placed on these young players. Not asking to remove the pressure. Just acknowledge it.  2 is set players up for success. Do not expect a player to complete...

On this episode Tori and Jill discuss playing how to be a supportive soccer parent. They recognize the demands of parenting youth athletes and know it can be tricky finding the right things to say/do. They give a list of 5 helpful things you can do for you and your athlete!  As always feel free to reach out with any questions!  

On this episode Tori and Jill discuss playing the 3 c's. The 3 c's stand for clean coaches communication. They cover 3 things coaches(and anyone communicating) can do to help them be the best communicator they can be. 1 is set an intended outcome, 2 is you have to be aligned, 3 is consistent vocabulary.  As always feel free to reach out with any questions!  

On this episode Tori and Jill discuss playing a high line. Playing a high line requires bravery and support. The goal of this episode is to help goalkeepers and coaches understand how to effectively play a high line. The 3 things to focus when working on playing on a high line are: assume risk and be brave, instill principles in our decision making, and create this environment in training for goal...

On this episode Tori and Jill discuss distribution. They cover different methods to delivering the ball to teammate, in particular after making saves. They discuss why at TKI we preach no punting, as well as give alternatives to punting.  As always feel free to reach out with any questions!  

On this episode Tori and Jill discuss s acrifice . Along the way of your journey you will need to make s acrifices  but something that is important to consider is what is it that you are s acrificing?! While there is nothing inherently wrong with goals, aspirations, and sacrificing what is important is to remember why you are doing it and to live within your values. Remember the journey is the gif...

On this episode Tori and Jill discuss the top 3 thing you need to develop. At The Keeper Institute we firmly believe your development, as a goalkeeper and as person, are of the utmost importance! Our top 3 are: p lay in as many games as possible, create an inner circle, and work your edges by being brave.  As always feel free to reach out with any questions!

On this episode Tori and Jill discuss communication. Communicating is a hot button phrase and can seem hard to implement so here Tori and Jill give 5 pieces of communication you can use and break down when to use them!   As always feel free to reach out with any questions!

On this episode Tori and Jill are joined by Christiana Ogunsami aka Big Dog. They come together to discuss athlete mental health and why it's so important. We all have mental health and its normal for it to ebb and flow. Christiana breaks down how you can care for your mental health and what techniques/resources there are to support you or a teammate in need! We are so grateful that you chose to g...

On this episode Tori and Jill discuss how you can rock your next college showcase. The list focuses on 4 simple tips to set you up for success. Step 1 send out specific emails with detail. Step 2 get there early and showcase your skills in the warmup. Step 3 focus on your controllable – think communication and body language. Lastly follow up with an email to the schools that attended .  As always...

On this episode Tori and Jill discuss 5 lessons they have learned from coaching some of the best goalkeepers in the world. They discuss different areas of the game that these players focus on and how their mentality and training habits set them apart. Working alongside these athletes is always a blast and teaches you more about developing as a coach every season/off-season.   As always feel free t...

On this episode  Tori and Jill discuss 3 things that your coach wants you to know. They give you a chance to peek inside their coaching brains. They believe that these 3 things are key to helping goalkeepers unlock there best selves! The 3 key things are risk is relative, it's okay to make mistakes, and you are more than your performance.  As always feel free to reach out with any questions!

On this episode Tori and Jill discuss goals and aspirations. Setting goals and going after them is a part of sport but so often we consume ourselves with the result. Tori and Jill discuss the importance of finding peace in the process. We must in enjoy the steps along the way not just the finished product and Jill gives insight on how to do so. As always feel free to reach out with any questions o...