back to all Who is more stressed out during games, parents or athletes? Before and during the game, parents naturally experience higher levels of anxiety than children. That being said, have you ever considered if your athlete sees or feels YOUR anxiety? Does it impact the players’ stress levels in any way? Here’s the quick answer: absolutely 100% yes, it does. 99% of parents tend to worry more about the game’s outcome and their child’s performance than the child themselves. Fortunately, parents getting nervous before or during their child’s game is a fairly common occurrence. But ..read more

Zuriel Lozano Z Lozano International Goalkeeper coach, Masters Degree in Sport & Health Science. Certified by The National Academy Of Sport Medicine. UEFA license, Speaker, Mental trainer August 22, 2022 1:07 pm No Comments Understanding Athlete Burnout Athlete burnout is defined by Sport Psychologists as: physical/emotional exhaustion, sport devaluation, reduced athletic performance and accomplishment”. Burnout can occur at a VERY YOUNG AGE. I’ve personally met many 12 yrs old with serious signs of burnout. But sadly there are a number of parents who ..read more

Zuriel Lozano Z Lozano International Goalkeeper coach, Masters Degree in Sport & Health Science. Certified by The National Academy Of Sport Medicine. UEFA license, Speaker, Mental trainer August 22, 2022 1:07 pm No Comments Why youth goalkeepers struggle during tryouts Have you ever seen goalkeepers who go to tryouts or games and nearly fall apart due to nervousness or fear? Being nervous is a NATURAL behavior but it can quickly turn into fear. But wait, today some clubs are changing the name from “TRYOUTS to KICK-AROUND”, just see what happens if you don’t show up ..read more

Zuriel Lozano Z Lozano International Goalkeeper coach, Masters Degree in Sport & Health Science. Certified by The National Academy Of Sport Medicine. UEFA license, Speaker, Mental trainer August 22, 2022 1:07 pm No Comments 5 tips to overcome goalkeeping mistakes Facebook Twitter LinkedIn There are a number of goalkeepers or field players who worry about mistakes, worry about losing a game, and worry about what other people think. All this worry will put tons of pressure on the player and as results they end up making mistakes. Mistakes will happen, it is part of the b ..read more

Zuriel Lozano Z Lozano International Goalkeeper coach, Masters Degree in Sport & Health Science. Certified by The National Academy Of Sport Medicine. UEFA license, Speaker, Mental trainer August 22, 2022 1:07 pm No Comments How to increase your competitive edge as a Goalkeeper These blogs are not just for goalkeepers but also for businesses, teams or individuals who want to change their mental attitude to reach whatever personal goals they want. The search for PERFECT performance brings lots of stress on an athlete. This type of stress starts with nervousness and it quickly t ..read more

Zuriel Lozano Z Lozano International Goalkeeper coach, Masters Degree in Sport & Health Science. Certified by The National Academy Of Sport Medicine. UEFA license, Speaker, Mental trainer August 22, 2022 1:07 pm No Comments Winning matters more than development Few common statements, “Winning does not matter. What matters is players development.” Or, what about this statement, “it does not matter if we win or lose, as long as you have fun playing.” “Non-profit soccer organization dedicated to the mental, physical & developmental growth of a child”. I’ve personally heard ..read more

Zuriel Lozano Z Lozano International Goalkeeper coach, Masters Degree in Sport & Health Science. Certified by The National Academy Of Sport Medicine. UEFA license, Speaker, Mental trainer August 22, 2022 1:07 pm No Comments Slow goalkeepers, Check your genes It is scientifically proven that the ACTN3 is a GENE influences an athlete’s speed, quickness & power.  In other words, human genetics plays a major role in determining an athlete’s potential. The ACTN3 (α-actinin-3) is a gene that produces fast-twitch muscle fiber and is responsible for generating ..read more

Zuriel Lozano Z Lozano International Goalkeeper coach, Masters Degree in Sport & Health Science. Certified by The National Academy Of Sport Medicine. UEFA license, Speaker, Mental trainer August 22, 2022 1:07 pm No Comments How to wash goalkeeper gloves Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Keeping your goalkeeper gloves clean is the most important thing you can do to keep your gloves in the best working condition. When it comes to washing your gloves, there are so many chemicals, soaps, sprays and many more items that supposedly helps you clean your goalkeeper gloves. These items can ..read more

Zuriel Lozano Z Lozano International Goalkeeper coach, Masters Degree in Sport & Health Science. Certified by The National Academy Of Sport Medicine. UEFA license, Speaker, Mental trainer August 22, 2022 1:07 pm No Comments Individualized Goalkeeper training the key to growth Most youth clubs have goalkeeper training. In these trainings, there are so many goalkeepers, goalkeeper coaches can be easily overwhelmed. These trainings, as many parents tell us, looks like a “factory” or assembly line of humans waiting or standing in line for their turn to be trained. With so ma ..read more

Zuriel Lozano Z Lozano International Goalkeeper coach, Masters Degree in Sport & Health Science. Certified by The National Academy Of Sport Medicine. UEFA license, Speaker, Mental trainer August 22, 2022 1:07 pm No Comments Wear the correct fitting goalkeeper gloves Learn about goalkeeper gloves and more.  Every year new goalkeeper gloves models and new glove producing companies come out with their own gloves. How do you know if these new goalkeeper gloves are are any good?  How do you know which gloves to get for training? Do you need different pairs of gloves ..read more