Guys, I have been thinking… There are a lot of goalkeeper parents in this community, so I have decided to create a new section called Just4Parents. Over the years, I have laughed and cried with thousands of goalkeeper parents, so I truly understand how hard it can be to help your child on their goalkeeping journey. And please do not ever feel embarrassed by that. Goalkeeping is a very specialist position. Unless you have actually played in goal yourself, it can be very hard to fully understand what your child is going through, what they need, and the best way to support them. That is exactly why I have created this section. Once a week, I will post tips, advice, and support to help you better understand your goalkeeper child and help them move closer to their dreams. This will also be a place where parents can share their own experiences, support each other, and realise they are not alone. So if you are a parent of a goalkeeper and you need help, please post your questions in this section. We are here to help you. You do not have to go through this goalkeeper journey alone anymore. PS: Here are the most asked questions from parents over the years - I have answered via visa - https://j4ksports.com/pages/free-advice-for-parents

Now it is coming to the end of the season, I see trials for "bigger" clubs coming out. My son has 2 trials coming up in the next few weeks and he has also been approached by another club to join them playing up a year. He is happy with the team that he is with but he is also very determined to progress and challenge himself. As a dad I just want him to enjoy the football. Has anyone had any experience of this and what to expect from these "trials" and how I can prepare him for them?

We had a friendly last night after a 2 week break and Fred was peppered. He did some brilliant saves but when your defence isn't doing their job it is somehow the keepers fault. Freds defender & midfielder kept reminding Fred of the score and how many HE let in, after having this happen multiple times Freds head was not in the game. He was so disheartened and sad. Eventually he snapped and reminded each and every player that the ball had gotten past all 4 of them to get to him and he was alone, he also offered someone else the opportunity to go in goal if they thought it was that easy. After that Fred revved himself up and the team some how managed to draw 10-10 👏🏻 I was so proud he stood his ground and reminded his team that a goal is not just on him its everyone.

1st one of Archie save

Archie was first up to take a pen