In this episode, I am joined by Lee Robinson; one of three brothers who founded ‘The Modern Day Goalkeeper’. Lee has had an incredible career, representing several professional clubs in Scotland including Rangers, Queen of the South and Dunfermline Athletic. After calling time on his career in 2019, he had amassed over 200 professional appearances. However, it was his experiences in the game that motivated him to change the way goalkeeping is viewed and trained in the footballing world. As a result, he and his two brothers started posting clips of them training on Instagram and twitter; new an ..read more

In this episode I'm joined by Macclesfield Town goalkeeper Conor O'Keefe. Conor's journey to the professional game has been far from orthodox. Having previously been released by the silkmen after a one year pro deal, Conor pursued his academic qualifcations at Loughborough University which is one of the worlds best academic institutions for high-performance sport. Following the completion of hsi degree and the set-up of his youtube page, he moved to Madrid as part of a year abroad studying. A season of professional football in Spain gave him the taste of football abroad and led him to move to ..read more

In this episode, I'm joined by Stockport County FC goalkeeper Ethan Ross who is currently on loan at National League side York City FC. Ethan began his career at Arsenal and following his released, was fast-tracked through West Brom's Academy where he was eventually afforded the oppotunity to train with the first team. Spells at Colchester and Lincoln followed, before a move to Stockport County on a three year deal saw him promoted with The Hatter's. We discuss: The importance of finding enjoyment in football How football requires you to develop from a boy to a man  Finding confidence th ..read more

In this episode, I'm joined by non-league and former professional goalkeeper James Bransgrove. James was a young pro at Colchester United who took the brave decision to walk away from the professional game in pursuit of a career in finance and accounting. We discuss the importance of having a 'Plan B' and being proactive when it comes to planning your future as a young player. This episode is incredibly important for everyone involved in the game, as it highlights the benefits of forward thinking and planning for transition away from the game. There are countless examples of individuals who ha ..read more

In this Episode I’m re-joined on the podcast by Bristol Rovers promotion winning goalkeeper James Belshaw. Belly has had an incredible year, being let go by Harrogate Town at the bottom of League 2, to winning promotion to League 1 in the course of a season. Belly’s journey highlights exactly why football is a game of opinions, and why an individual’s judgement of you is never final unless you choose to believe it. We reflect on how to deal with adversity, and how to use the mind to deal with opinions and drive performance. We discuss:   Bristol Rovers crazy 7-0 win over Scunthorpe Unite ..read more

In this special episode I’m joined by Bristol Rover’s James Belshaw (The Manager), Borehamwood’s Nathan Ashmore (The Bouncer) and Chesterfield’s Scott loach (The man with the merchandise) to discuss all things mindset and goalkeeping. We recorded this episode last season during lockdown and I’ve been excited to put it out ever since. These three are some of the biggest goalkeeping personalities I’ve had the pleasure of meeting and who knows, maybe one day well be part of Belly’s backroom staff. We discuss: What mindset means and why it is different for each individual The biggest lessons they ..read more

In this episode I’m Joined by Barrow AFC and former Carlisle United goalkeeper Paul Farman. Paul was an ever-present in the Lincoln FC team which reached the quarter-finals of the FA Cup. We explore his footballing journey and the reasons why internal motivation is a powerful tool to help you find your ‘why’. We discuss: The problems with over-analysis and why keeping it simple is key to high-performance The importance of finding your ‘WHY’ and how this impacts your motivation to compete everyday Contemplating the future and looking to join the fire service Why walking away may be walking awa ..read more

In this Episode I’m re-joined on the podcast by Chesterfield goalkeeper Scott Loach. Loachy moved to Chesterfield at the beginning of the 2021/22 season after being put on furlough by Barnet towards the end of the Pandemic. Since leaving, he has arguably had one of the most eventful years in his career as a goalkeeper; being called up to the England C squad and facing Chelsea at Stanford Bridge. We reflect on the past year and uncover the secrets to converting weaknesses into superpowers. We discuss: The mental battles of being away from football for prolonged periods of time Compartmentalisi ..read more

In this episode I’m joined by Concord Rangers and former Gillingham FC goalkeeper Chris Haigh. Chris has gained a lot of recognition amongst goalkeepers in the union for a fantastic season at Concord where he put on a man of the match display at Wembley Stadium in the FA Trophy Final. We explore his footballing journey from being released to Wembley Stadium and he explains how adversity can fuel success. We Discuss: The fundamental differences between motivation and consistency The importance of asking for feedback and advice How coaches can have a significant impact on performance Sticking u ..read more

In this episode I’m joined by Borehamwood and recent Maidenhead United FC loanee goalkeeper Nathan Ashmore. Ash’s football upbringing has made him one of the National Leagues most resilient goalkeeper, working his way through the lower divisions of non-league before securing a move to Ebbsfleet United in the Conference South. With over 300 games of experience, he recently faced his toughest challenge yet with a 4 month stint on the sidelines with injury. We talk about his rehabilitation journey, focusing on the physical and psychological challenges he has experienced in his bid to return to th ..read more