Really enjoying playing competitively again, and taking part in some of the drills when our 1st team and academy keepers are being put through their paces is really helping. Was really feeling the aches & pains at the start,but its so beneficial to me playing again, so much so that at 51 years old I'm now playing vets games at over 40s and over 50s, and to be honest I'm enjoying the over 40s the most, its a faster pace, but both are still a great level of football, with a lot of ex pro and semi pro players in the teams in the leagues. I thought my playing days were over and I'd just stick to coaching , but it turns out I can happily mix the two of them. Wanted to say how great I've found this forum, some great posts and ideas on here. Keep it going 👌🏻

Finally most of my kit has arrived for the new season. Today I chose my ionics for training and had a fantastic session, so much fun 😁 . I hope you enjoyed it to Hadleigh

Guys, over the next few weeks, for you guys who are interested in how i develop J4K goalkeeper gloves - I am going to give you an opportunity to work closely with me, as i design the new J4K VIPERS.. Now I have already designed the VIPERS - BUT I am going to allow this community to design the colours... And if i chose YOUR colour, when i place my bulk order, the colour that you designed and i picked , I will send you a FREE pair in your size and in your colour! We are already have one winner by the way - @Riley Reynolds - Top effort Riley !!! You will be getting a free pair when they get to the J4K warehouse. TO GET INVOLVED AND JOIN THE COMPETITION: Please post out your designs in your own post as this makes it easier for me and my team to check, spot and chose.

To celebrate next years World Cup, and the fact we have so many American J4K coaches and students, here is my design for the new Viper colours Think these would be really popular

Hi all, since I've been back playing vets football, I've had to wear shinpads again, which i never need to do when coaching . For my first 2 games I borrowed a pair that were pretty uncomfortable. Obviously shinpads have changed a lot in the many years since I played regular, so can any of you recommend a decent pair of pads please? Ideally lightweight, not worried about colour, but must be comfortable. Thanks in advance