I wanted to take a moment to personally thank every single goalkeeper and parent in this community. In over 40 years around goalkeepers — including 10 years as a professional goalkeeper and nearly 25 plus years running Just4Keepers — I can genuinely say this community is one of the best things I have ever done. I’ve been involved in other businesses over the years, but Just4Keepers has always been a passion project for me. What has kept that passion alive is you — the goalkeepers sharing your stories, your setbacks, your wins, and your dreams… and the parents who care so deeply and contribute so thoughtfully. Your input, honesty, and support have inspired me to continue pushing J4K forward. Over the past 25+ years, we have helped more goalkeepers and parents than any other goalkeeper organisation in history — and this community has reminded me that there is still so much more we can do. If I’m being honest, this group has lit a fire under me again. It has motivated me to bring even more support, guidance, and services to goalkeepers and parents throughout 2026 and beyond. To every goalkeeper reading this: 🧤Chase your dreams 🧤Do not listen to negative voices. 🧤Get your inspiration from this community. I have helped hundreds of goalkeepers achieve things they never believed were possible. Many thought they weren’t good enough. My message to them was always simple — and it’s the same message I’m giving you now: 👉 Just chase your dreams.Because you never know… you just could be the next J4K success story. Thank you for being part of this journey with me. 🎅 Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 🎉Please drop your Christmas wishes in the comments — I’d love to read every one of them. PS: Keep an eye out for my next post… I’ll be asking you to share your Christmas Day photos wearing your J4K gloves and gear 🎁🧤

Congratulations to Oliver Bateman-Lee who joins the J4K Team.

Hi Keepers and Parents, As you probably know, goalkeeping is a VERY LONELY position for both keepers and parents. This is why J4K created this community - So PLEASE take advantage as there is NOTHING like this on the planet! Please take a few minutes to do the below. 1️⃣ Introduce Yourself - Tell us your name and what country you’re from. - Share ONE thing you’d love to get out of this community (training tips, glove advice, scholarship info, etc.). REMEMBER - The more you interact the more points you get, the greater the sponsorship! If you are also deadly serious about your/your childs goalkeeping and want to become a Pro Keeper or gain USA scholarship, check out some of the other more advanced programs we do. 2️⃣ PREMIER MEMBERSHIP: Want to be mentally strong like a Pro Keeper! Check out:👉 https://just4keepers.com/goalkeeper-mindset-academy/ 3️⃣ VIP MEMBERSHIP: Want to become a PRO GK or gain a college scholarship? Check out:👉 https://just4keepers.com/goalkeeper-path-to-pro/ PARENTS: You can also get involved in the above programs - Helping you, to help your goalkeeper child. YOU NO LONGER NEED TO DO THIS ALONE ❤️ We look forward to helping you/your goalkeeper child achieve your goalkeeping dreams! Ray Newland J4K Founder www.j4ksports.com

Working with youth goalkeepers should focus on the progressive development of their technical, tactical, physical, and psychological skills throughout the different stages of their development, respecting the individual development of each athlete. What's your opinion?

Quite A few of you have asked me about getting goalkeeper kits to match your base layers. So i get the right gear from you all - in the vote section, please select which goalkeeper jersey you wear. Then, in the comments, let me know whether you wear matching coloured base layers or not - (You really should — they help protect against those dreaded grass burns!)