by Steven Rodden | Feb 6, 2014 | Blog, Goalkeeping
It is a great bug bare of mine to see coaches, players and even some parents criticise young goalkeepers if they make a mistake or concede an ‘easy’ goal. I often wonder why goalkeepers as young as 6 are subject to such criticism. Being a goalkeeper is an extremely...
by Steven Rodden | Jan 19, 2014 | Events, News
*Updated 10/02/2014* Futsal Goalkeeper Workshop – Tony Elliott Date – 06/04/2014 Location – Heworth Grange School, Gateshead, NE10 0PT* Time – 3pm-6pm* Cost – £10 per goalkeeper/coach **PLEASE NOTE ATTENDANCE ON THE WORKSHOP TO BE BOOKED & PAID IN ADVANCE....
by Steven Rodden | Jan 16, 2014 | Blog, Goalkeeping
It is a common misconception, especially within Grassroots, that a goalkeeper doesn’t need to be fit as ‘they just stand there and have to save a few shots’, this statement is 100% incorrect. Imagine a 100m sprinter, does it make him any less of an athlete because he...
by Steven Rodden | Sep 29, 2013 | Blog, Goalkeeping
SET Position: This is the position the goalkeeper moves in to when there is any threat of a shot; Feet – shoulder width apart, toes pointing forwards and slightly up on toes (back studs/blades just grazing the ground) Knees – slightly flexed Hips –...
by Steven Rodden | Jun 12, 2013 | News
Attendance to the first ever FA Goalkeeper Conference has been confirmed. This is a 2 day event held at St. George’s Park. Here I will have the opportunity to absorb knowledge from some of the best in the industry. The event is being hosted by Ray Clemence and...
