Being the parent of a goalkeeper is one of the most stressful roles in youth football—especially if you have never played in goal yourself. Goalkeeping is a highly specialised position, and without first-hand experience, it is extremely difficult to know how to advise or support your child correctly. This puts many parents in an impossible position. You see your child standing alone in goal, sometimes facing unfair criticism from coaches or teammates, yet you are unsure how to help. Even worse, well-intended advice can unintentionally make things harder. This is not a failure on your part. Goalkeeping is different. To truly understand it, you need insight from someone who has lived it at a high level. That is exactly why I wrote The Ultimate Guide for Parents of Goalkeepers—to give parents clarity, confidence, and practical guidance so they can genuinely support their goalkeeper child. If you are serious about helping your child navigate the challenges of playing in goal, I strongly recommend reading this over the Christmas period. It is a short, simple read, and I guarantee you will feel far more confident in how to help your child afterwards. And it is completely free. Click the link and download your copy today. https://j4ksports.co.uk/products/the-ultimate-guide-for-parents-of-goalkeepers

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

Guys, Some of you may have seen my recent posts about how difficult it can be at times for me to respond to every DM personally. I genuinely pride myself on answering messages myself, but some weeks it has been impossible to answer everyone. I started this community to help goalkeepers and parents navigate the real challenges of the position — dealing with coaches, teammates, confidence, and the mental side of goalkeeping, which I’m especially passionate about. So moving forward can please send any questions about glove choice, your orders, or your sponsorship codes to the new @Community HelpDesk or email my team directly. (You will get their email if you place a order and or become a J4K sponsored goalkeeper). On these topics, my team will answer you back, MUCH faster than myself. If you’re going through a genuine challenge with your team, your coach, or struggling with confidence or mindset, please feel free to DM me personally. This is why I started this community — so goalkeepers and parents don’t have to face the same heartache my father and I experienced while chasing my professional dream. I’m confident this change will help us support the community even better. Ray