I have just read this Anonymous post online and cannot believe it I have a GK on my team he’s a good little keeper he has 121 and group session specialised for GK. At the weekend I shouted at the keeper for not playing high enough up. After the game the parent contacted me about my approach to the way I spoke to them, as they were offended (I probably did go over the top) but she asked if you have a specific task / request / or approach you want them to follow then can you work on it in training so there is a clear directive. The issue I have is neither me or the other coach want to break off and just work on the keeper, are we being unfair? And should the 121 coaches be covering this with the keeper For context it’s u9 This has to be a wind up surely????

Guys, GOOD LUCK this weekend ? Where and who are you playing, and what do you think the outcome will be ? Also, remember guys… Go out with ONE mission… And that is to enjoy your game and have as much fun as possible. Good luck Everyone Ray

(While My Rival Crumbled) Every thursday, i will give you what I did to become a professional goalkeeper - and how you can simply just copy me!!! The #1 question I get from keepers and parents is: “Should I play for a top team or a struggling team?” When I was a kid, my dad made a radical decision that changed my life forever. He told me: “Play for the worst team possible on Saturdays. I don’t care if you lose 10-0. That is your training ground to handle pressure. Then, play for the best team possible on Sundays to build a winning mindset.” Most people do the exact opposite. They chase status. From age 6 until I left school, I couldn't even make my own school team. The other goalkeeper was 2 feet bigger than me and played for a top professional academy. Our school team was the best in the North West and won absolutely everything. He never faced shots. He never experienced real pressure. Meanwhile, I was playing for struggling teams, getting absolutely battered, and learning how to handle extreme pressure and heavy defeats. I didn't join a pro academy. I stayed in grassroots. But look what happened at 18: I signed a professional contract for Everton FC straight out of sixth form. The other goalkeeper? He sadly didn't make it. The second he hit 18 and the adult game brought massive pressure and fierce competition, he crumbled. He had never built the mental armour. My advice? Stop hiding in easy teams where you face zero shots. Go find the pressure. It’s the only thing that builds a pro. 👉 Want to build the exact bulletproof mindset Everton saw in me? goto mastery.j4ksports.com get your 7 day free trial for the total goalkeeping mindset app, then use the discount code J4KMASTERY for lifetime access for free! On me guys as a thank you for being part of this wonderful coomunity.

Guys, I am going to try something different! 😂🧤 Every Wednesday, I want to encourage you to share a funny photo, video or story about something that has happened to you recently. It can be goalkeeper related or just something completely random! I genuinely believe one of the biggest superpowers any goalkeeper can develop is the ability to laugh at themselves. Because when you can laugh at yourself, those nasty comments from other players, parents or people on the sidelines become water off a duck’s back. Learning to laugh at yourself gives you armour. The next time someone tries to get under your skin, just give them a cheeky smile. Once they realise they cannot get to you, they normally stop trying! So, let us hear your wacky stories below 👇 Let us have some fun, laugh together and never take ourselves too seriously! 😂

On Sunday i started on my 6th Mind Over Goal daily journal. I always struggled with my mindset and had meltdowns when I thought i didn't do well or something went wrong but with the help and support of @Ray Newland books and journals, my mum and this community my mindset has improved alot and I can now reset successfully and not focus on the negatives. Thank you @Jack Regan for adding my forgotten ionics into the photo for me 📸