Pro Gk Podcast

An absolutely loaded panel today!

Enjoy the conversation!

Topics:

:00 | Intro

:40 | Peter Schmeichel once said, “don’t worry about locking in technique, until after growth”.

• How does that quote land with you guys? Would you agree or disagree?

5:05 | Should technique be prioritized over tactical awareness up until a certain age, let’s say 13 or 14 years old?

7:45 | How to handle mixed ability groups?

12:15 | Is the college game good for goalkeepers?

14:55 | Does being the second choice goalkeeper offer good adversity?

16:40 | How have you adjusted sessions to the support the #1 but still been able to work the #2 & 3?

20:10 | How do you develop trust with your goalkeepers when you step into a new environment?

22:00 | How to approach working with professionals gk’s & proving to them that you’re a worthy coach?

25:05 | How important is rhythm and flow within a session? Do you ever budget chaos/things going wrong?

32:44 | How to bounce back from a bad session? How to avoid trying to make the “perfect” session?

41:00 | How important is it for coaches to be adding tools to their toolbox?

48:30 | What are some key components to making a session more game realistic?

52:26 | What are the categories of importance for academy goalkeepers?

59:10 | What are the key components that separate the starter from the backup?

1:05:43 | How to recreate authentic stress & pressure situations in training?

1:12:00 | How has social media changed the position? How can coaches put their goalkeepers through more adversity?

1:15:04 | How does a coach walk that fine line of befriending the goalkeepers but also being tough on them?

1:18:45 | Is there anything that younger goalkeeper coaches need to change and get better at?

What's up guys, I hope that you're all enjoying the series in this time of quarantine!

Here is an interview I did with my old teammate and good friend, Matt Sheldon! We cover a variety of topics, but mainly how he started his channel, as well as his journey in football! 

Hope you guys enjoy it! - Omar

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What's up guys, I hope that you're all enjoying the series in this time of quarantine!

Here is an interview I did with Kailen Sheridan of Canada & Sky Blue Fc! We cover a variety of topics, which you can read below!

Hope you guys enjoy it! - Omar

Kailen Sheridan

0:00 | Intro

1:27 | What was the football like growing up in Canada?

2:10 | What were some good/bad habits you had growing up?

3:50 | Who were your coaching influences growing up?

6:00 | What was it like getting called into a Youth National Team Camp? (Soundbite about how she didn’t think she did well at the camp)

7:45 | How important is it to self-critique?

8:45 | What did you learn from your first National Team Camp?

10:00 | Did you ever have a feeling that you’d go to the Youth World Cup?

11:40 | Being selected for the World Cup: what was the phone call like?

12:50 | What are some of your favorite sessions?

14:45 | How did the other gk’s react to you being named the #1?

16:30 | 1st game of the WC: What was it like playing in front of 31,000 fans? (Good soundbite)

18:45 | Nerves: any advice for young gk’s stepping into a BIG game?

21:20 | Did that World Cup convince you that you could play professionally?

22:30 | What made you choose Clemson University?

27:00 | What was your mindset like stepping into your freshman year?

28:10 | College Soccer: What was the biggest learning curve for you?

29:30 | As a Freshman: How did you get the respect of the Seniors? (Soundbite)

31:20 | What was your freshman year like?

33:20 | U-20 Camp: What experiences did you take from your 1st yr at Clemson?

36:00 | U-20 World Cup: what was your preparation like?

37:00 | How was playing a World Cup in front of your Family & Friends?

39:00 | How were you able to stay humble after the World Cup?

41:00 | How did you manage school & soccer at Clemson?

43:10 | Rio Olympics: Being selected as an alternate

50:00 | Senior Year at Clemson: What was your mentality like?

54:00 | NWSL: What has your experience been like with Sky Blue Fc?

57:00 | What is the biggest sacrifice you’ve made for the game?

What's up guys, I hope that you're all enjoying the series in this time of quarantine!

Here is an interview I did with Steve Clark of the Portland Timbers! We cover a variety of topics, which you can read below!

Hope you guys enjoy it! - Omar

Steve Clark

0:00 | Intro

2:50 | How do you stay motivated if you’re not the undisputed #1?

5:40 | Were you always a great gk that just needed an opportunity?

9:30 | Has creating depth before shots helped you become a better shot stopper?

13:00 | Have you changed your set shape throughout your career?

15:25 | Tip for gk’s who are confident in sessions but lose their edge in games?

19:40 | What is your definition of confidence? (Good Soundbite)

21:35 | How do you manage a low angle for 1v1’s?

23:30 | How has the game changed for gk’s in the last 5 years? (Rant)

27:30 | How important is it to add tools to your toolbox?

29:25 | What is the biggest flaw in youth gk development?

31:15 | Is it a coach or gk’s fault if they’re not able to properly set in sessions?

34:30 | Can a 2nd goalkeeper try new things in training if they’re competing for the #1?

37:50 | How do you bounce back after conceding a goal?

39:35 | How do you work on pressure with back passes?

40:00| What are your best tips when facing free kicks?

41:45 | What are your tips for pk’s?

42:45 | How important is it to have a short memory as a goalkeeper?

47:40 | Best advice to stay up on 1v1’s?

49:25 | What separates the #1 gk from the #2?

50:30 | What are 3 tips for shorter goalkeepers?

52:20 | What was it like living in a tent during college?

53:10 | What do you want your legacy to be like when you retire?

What's up guys, I hope that you're all enjoying the series in this time of quarantine!

Here is an interview I did with my good friend Andreas Papakostas of Olymic Goalkeeping Academy out of Chicago, IL. We cover a variety of topics to the psychology of youth goalkeepers to how parents can help their kids become better versions of themselves! Hope you guys enjoy it! - Omar

Omar & Andreas

0:00 | Intro

3:20 | Whose methodology has resonated with you most? (Of the coaches interviewed)

7:20 | What are some of the early mistakes you made as a young coach?

9:10 | What should parents look for when deciding on a goalkeeper coach for the son/daughter?

14:30 | What are your thoughts about parents attending goalkeeper training?

18:50 | How do you avoid over coaching? (Good for a coaching soundbite)

23:50 | What have you learned most throughout the quarantine?

27:00 | What are some coaches getting wrong with their training sessions?

32:25 | Understanding the WHY behind your sessions.

38:55 | Should we only be working on a goalkeepers’ weaknesses in training?

46:00 | How to develop confidence in a session?

49:30 | What is the Solo Training Program & where can you get it?

52:25 | How can coaches & parents help with a goalkeepers psychology?

What's up guys, I hope that you're all enjoying the series in this time of quarantine!

Here is an episode with Tom Weal, Head of Goalkeeping Norwich City Fc Academy in the EPL.

Tom Weal

0:00 | Intro

1:15 | What is your role at Norwich City FC?

2:40 | What do you look for in other goalkeeper coaches?

4:30 | What kind of a goalkeeper were you growing up?

6:30 | Can you specialize too early?

8:15 | Who was your mentor?

10:00 | Did your mentor impact your coaching style?

12:20 | What was your first coaching role like?

15:15 | How important is it to let your young gk’s develop their own personality?

20:45 | What was the process like when getting your Sports development and Coaching Degree?

23:20 | What didn’t you learn with that Degree?

26:20| What sorts of resources are you giving your Norwich Academy goalkeepers?

28:10 | How important is developing that social aspect with you Academy goalkeepers?

29:45 | How has your curriculum been influenced by you Masters Degree? (4 of 42 pre academy gk’s)

35:55 | Which techniques have you used to build a goalkeepers’ mentality?

41:30 | What does your session planning & structure look like?

53:15 | How should goalkeepers handle their nerves?

56:00 | Final comments

What's up guys,

In today's episode, you'll be hearing an interview I did with Stan Anderson, the Founder of the world renown Camp Shutout (CampShutout.com). Stan and I get into my youth career and how those experiences have impacted my coaching style today! Hope you guys enjoy!

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What's up guys, I hope that you're all enjoying the series in this time of quarantine!

Here is an episode with Ryan Coulter, Head of Goalkeeping for RGV Toros of the USL Championship.

What's up guys, I hope that you're all enjoying the series in this time of quarantine!

Here is an episode with Matt Doyle, Head of Academy Goalkeeping for Birmingham City FC. 

Matt Doyle

:00 | Intro

:30 | What were you like as a goalkeeper?

1:55 | Do emphasize certain personality traits with your goalkeepers?

3:15 | How important are social skills for coaches?

4:35 | What kind of mistakes did you make as a young coach?

6:20 | What attracted you to your first coaching job?

7:55 | What did you ideal goalkeeper look like as a 21yr old coach?

9:30 | Did you always put emphasis on goalkeeping psychology?

11:20 | How was it being involved with the 1st team as a player/coach?

13:00 | Did you try and prove yourself as a coach with your first job?

14:30 | What was your role at Stoke City FC?

16:00 | What was the interview process like with Stoke City?

17:15 | Did you have freedom to coach your style at Stoke City?

19:00 | Did your session structure differ with the 1st Team at Barnet vs Stoke City youth?

20:30 | Did any of your Academy gk’s go into the 1st team with Stoke City?

22:00 | Did anything separate your Barnet gk’s from the EPL talent at Stoke?

24:00 | What was your experience like moving to Malaysia for a 1st team role?

27:55 | How important is the collaboration between the outfield players & the goalkeeping department?

31:15 | What were Malaysian goalkeepers like?

33:15 | Did you try to change your goalkeepers’ technique?

36:00 | What goalkeeping trends are you on top of?

38:50 | How was that move back to Barnet FC and the Head of Goalkeeping?

41:15 | What would someones impression be of your gk environment at Birmingham City FC?

43:30 | What are temperament traits that some of your best gk’s share?

46:30 | What are young goalkeepers not prioritizing that they should be?

49:00 | How has your coach to player relationships evolved?

50:45 | What do you want your legacy to be as a coach?

What's up guys, I hope that you're all enjoying the series in this time of quarantine! Stay safe and enjoy!

Here is an episode with Jason Grubb, Head of Academy Goalkeeping for the Houston Dynamo.

Jason Grubb

0:00 | Intro

2:00 | Jason Grubbs Background

3:00 | How has your style evolved? From a Social and Methodology standpoint?

4:40 | How do you walk that fine line of befriending your gk’s and being a disciplinary figure?

7:00 | What processes do you have to improve your gk’s social side of the game?

9:15 | How do you avoid over correcting a gk with a different technique?

12:00 | What are the intangibles that you’re lookin for when scouting at the Dynamo?

15:10 | What is the difference in approach from England to US goalkeeping?

19:45 | How was your move the college game to the academy game?

22:40 | Top characteristics from 17-19 year old goalkeepers?

25:45 | Recommendations to coaches who don’t see their gk’s daily? What do they prioritize?

27:18 | Toughest lesson when transitioning from the college game to the academy game?

30:00 | Has your approach to the game changed under Paul Rogers?

34:10 | Tips for younger coaches transitioning to the pro game?

37:00 | Do you collaborate with your Academy gk’s to see what they need from their training sessions?

39:30 | What are your expectations from youth goalkeepers?

41:45 | Tips for coaching that are trying to make their sessions more game realistic?

44:30 | Do you budget chaos in your sessions to see how the gk’s will react?

47:10 | What’s your approach on “Let’s End on a Save”?

49:00 | How do you create high pressure situations in sessions?

51:30 | When working with the USYNT, what separated those gk’s from others in their age group?

54:45 | What has helped you get to where you are as a coach?

What's up guys, I hope that you're all enjoying the series in this time of quarantine! Stay safe and enjoy!

Here is an episode with Nathan Thackeray, 1st Team Goalkeeper Coach at NC Courage of the NWSL.

Really enjoyed this one and know you guys will too!

Please RATE, REVIEW & SUBSCRIBE if you haven't already!! - Omar

What's up guys, I hope that you're all enjoying the series in this time of quarantine! Stay safe and enjoy!

Here is an episode with Jack Stern, 1st Team Goalkeeper Coach at FC Cincinnati of the MLS. 

Really enjoyed this one and know you guys will too!

Please RATE, REVIEW & SUBSCRIBE if you haven't already!! - Omar

What's up guys, I hope that you're all enjoying the series in this time of quarantine! Stay safe and enjoy!

Here is an episode with Anthony White, who is the 1st Team Assistant Goalkeeper Coach at AFC Bournemouth of the English Premier League. A wealth of knowledge in this one.

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Anthony White

:00 | Intro

1:10 | Who is Anthony White

2:00 | Where has your coaching journey taken you?

5:30 | How different was American goalkeeping to England?

7:00 | How have your licenses helped you along your coaching path?

8:15 | How was the 1st Team environment as a 22 yr old coach @ Oldham?

10:45 | Did you find your ‘coaching voice’ at Oldham Athletic?

12:15 | Any advice for coaches stepping in with a new goalkeeping unit?

14:20 | Is the way you approached the position at 22 to the way you approach it today, similar?

18:00 | Have you ever changed your development plan based on the wants & needs of the manager?

20:15 | How has your Sports Science & Psychology background impacted your methods?

22:50 | What does your session structure look like?

26:00 | Advice to young coaches trying to reinvent the coaching wheel?

28:50 | How would you make handling a skilled based session vs just a technique?

31:40 | How do you implement stress & pressure into your sessions?

35:00 | What should be the physical demands for each session?

37:00 | What does your week look like at AFC Bournemouth?

40:00 | How have you avoided over coaching within sessions?

43:10 | How do you go about coaching someone that w/ different technical strengths?

45:05 | How do you integrate academy gk’s into the 1st team?

49:10 | What should coaches prioritize in gk’s 16 & Under?

52:05 | Last pieces of advice for goalkeepers & coaches?

What's up guys, I hope that you're all enjoying the series in this time of quarantine! Stay safe and enjoy!

:00 | Intro

1:25 | What has Paul been up during this time of quarantine?

2:00 | Pauls background & where the game has taken him

2:40 | How have your experiences molded your philosophies?

3:30 | What should people notice when looking at goalkeepers you’ve worked it?

4:20 | What separates Jason Grubb (Dynamo Academy Director) from other coaches?

5:20 | How important is a unified message from the Academy to the 1st team?

6:35 | What has been the biggest challenge at every level you’ve coached at?

7:20 | In preseason you set goals with your gk’s, are you constantly revisiting those throughout the season?

8:50 | How have you developed your relationships with your goalkeepers?

10:15 | Based on age, what criteria do you use to recruit your goalkeepers?

12:30 | What level have you enjoyed coaching the most?

14:15 | How Pauls honesty helped GK Jill Loyden

15:30 | Advice for helping smaller goalkeepers combat the disadvantages of their height?

17:00 | What is critical for younger coaches to constantly be developing?

21:40 | What are the requirements for a gk coach to be successful at the 1st team level?

23:40 | What goalkeeping techniques from different parts of the world do you not like?

26:50 | What do you with gk’s whose technique does not align with yours?

29:00 | How do you deal with gk’s that are game gk’s but dislike training?

31:45 | Do you remember the moment you solidified your philosophy?

35:30 | What should a younger gk focus on that they’re not prioritizing at the moment?

38:50 | What is your focus when heading into pre-season?

41:15 | How have you been able to manage the ebbs and flows of coaching?

43:25 | What does one of your film sessions with a pro player look like?

45:15 | Do you coordinate your session planning with the head coach?

46:50 | Is there something that younger gk coaches are missing & can work on?

48:00 | What is your favorite session to put on for your goalkeepers?

49:30 | How much should coaches be blamed or applauded for a gk’s success/mistakes?

51:40 | Any stories from your career that really stand out for you?

53:00 | Closing remarks

What's up guys, I hope that you're all enjoying the series in this time of quarantine! Stay safe and enjoy!

Andrew Sparkes

2:40 | Andrew’s coaching journey summary

6:00 | What has your coaching journey taught you?

9:10 | What are your priorities with goalkeepers U-14 & Under

11:35 | How have you coached goalkeepers whose techniques don’t align with yours?

14:45 | What are the top 3 things needed to be a top level Goalkeeper Coach?

16:20 | What do 16-18 yr old goalkeepers need to work on to get to the next level?

18:40 | Should we group multiple age groups in a session vs. each age group having their own goalkeeper coach?

20:40 | How have you gone about creating your goalkeeping culture at every stop you’ve made?

23:10 | How did you gain trust from different goalkeepers you’ve worked with?

25:15 | What are the key components that separate the #1 from the #2?

27:05 | How have you been able to set an authentic stress level in training sessions?

29:05 | How have you established a winning mentality with your younger goalkeepers?

31:00 | What does Fraser Forster do well with his size?

32:10 | Is there an optimal set shape for goalkeepers?

33:40 | Do you enjoy coaching academy gk’s or 1st gk’s more?

34:55 | Should goalkeepers take the MLS/USL route or the Europe route?

37:00 | What sets younger goalkeepers apart when you scout?

38:30 | What does your session structure look like?

40:35 | Do you collaborate on sessions w/ your goalkeepers?

44:00 | Coaching licenses for American goalkeeper coaches

47:00 | What advice has helped you as a coach?

Hope you guys enjoy the episode with Tim Dittmer, a ton of great information in there!

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Tim Dittmer

:00 | Intro

2:00 | Tim’s background & where the game has taken him

3:20 | What does Tim’s ’day to day’ look like as the Head of Goalkeeping for English FA?

4:40 | When you became the Head of Goalkeeping, did you reformat the FA’s curriculum?

5:30 | Is the curriculum changing as the demands of the position change?

6:50 | What is the criteria for young coaches that you’re hiring?

8:00 | Do you film every coaching session? Are you critiquing your own coaching?

9:40 | The importance of self critique as a coach

11:00 | Do you get as much satisfaction in seeing a coach develop as you do a goalkeeper?

11:50 | What is your best advice for 16-18 year old goalkeepers?

13:05 | What is the English FA doing that the United States isn’t? What is the main difference?

15:05 | At what age should an Academy level goalkeeper should be able to play with both feet?

16:35 | Should coaches work more on technique OR tactics with younger goalkeepers?

20:25 | How important is it for coaches to have their goalkeepers think and self reflect in training?

24:00 | At what age would goalkeepers know the level that they should be playing at?

24:45 | What should younger goalkeepers be prioritizing that they may not be?

26:10 | Is the FA having goalkeepers specialize in the position by a certain age?

28:45 | How important is it for coaches to create a ‘fun’ environment within in a session?

29:45 | What aspects must a goalkeeper have to make it to a National Team camp?

31:15 | Is it the goalkeepers’ responsibility to be able to read the game, or is it the coaches job to do that?

34:00 | Is there a difference in how you coach the goalkeepers within in a club vs. a national team?

35:45 | Do you collaborate with clubs and their gk’ing departments when their gk’s join the national team?

37:20 | Advice for goalkeepers’ positioning when their team is out of possession

39:00 | Are there advantages with having a deeper set position?

41:30 | Should a goalkeeper play to their strengths if they don’t adhere to the modern game?

43:30 | How early (age) do you start training the tactical part of the position?

45:20 | Technical vs Tactical. At what age do the tactics outweigh the technical?

46:30 | Do you find yourself critiquing the goalkeepers more in training or post training?

47:22 | How important is it for young goalkeepers to serve within in a session?

48:45 | How does a gk improve their top hand saves

49:15 | What is Tim’s process when planning his sessions?

51:10 | How does a coach recreate pressure situations in training?

52:55 | How did you handle different personalities as you navigated through the professional game?

55:10 | How important has being open to criticism been in your coaching career?

56:50 | Tim, what is next for you? Do you set short term & long term goals?

What's up guys, 

I’ve been incredibly fortunate that some of the best goalkeeping minds have agreed to join me on the Pro Gk channel for Instagram Live Q&A’s. Your guys’ questions have been great, so keep those coming and keep an eye out on the Progk instagram stories for more information on any upcoming interviews! - Omar Zeenni (@progkacademy)

Phil Wheddon - www.gkone.com 

Topic Times

1:05 | Phil Wheddon Background

3:50 | How would you describe your philosophy & methodology as a coach?

5:45 | What’s it like working with your goalkeepers at the Union?

6:30 | Who did you model your coaching style after?

8:00 | What is the difference between coaching in the USL & the MLS; if any?

9:25 | How do you get noticed without spending $500+ on a camp?

11:50 | What are some easy ways to make sessions more game realistic?

13:35 | What should weekly training priorities be for younger goalkeepers?

16:30 | How does goalkeeper training differ from Europe & North America?

19:00 | Why people aren’t training the block save properly

22:35 | What are 3 characteristics that you use to identify young goalkeepers?

24:10 | How to implement the “flow of the game” into sessions

25:35 | What do you see in a goalkeeper and say “they’re ready for Europe?”

27:25 | How important is psychological training for goalkeepers?

29:40 | What is your coaching style like? Do you over coach?

32:45 | Do you have a favorite age group & favorite session to train?

35:10 | What is the #1 thing that goalkeepers need to focus on that they aren’t?

38:00 | What’s your approach to keep all goalkeepers on the roster happy?

40:30 | How long should you stay on a specific topic with a young goalkeeper?

41:25 | For goalkeepers U-13 and under, what would your main focus be?

43:15 | What would you suggest for 1v1 techniques?

44:45 | How to overcome a negative goalkeeper unit?

47:50 | Is the IGCC going to be canceled or rescheduled?

49:20 | Who did you model your own playing style after? What did you look for?

In todays episode, I wanted to give you guys my top 10 goalkeepers of the decade! My top 4 were: Petr Cech, Iker Casillas, GG Buffon & Manuel Neuer. My honorable mentions were: Keylor Navas, Victor Valdes, De Gea, Oblak, Alisson & Ter Stegen!

Let me know if you guys agree with my list! Ps. Happy New Year!!

Watch the full video here ▶ https://bit.ly/38iYZLQ 

- Omar Zeenni -

What's up guys, welcome back to the podcast!

As 2020 approaches, I wanted to create more of a community with you guys by doing an Instagram Live Q&A every Friday morning. I felt like it was time to finally put something like this together because it would not only give you guys a chance to have some of your questions asked, but it would also give me a chance to get to know more of you!

This is the first time I am doing something like this, so bear with me for not getting to everyones questions! As always, I hope that you guys get something out of this and that you feel you learned something new. If you enjoyed the podcast but also wanted to see a video with this, no worries, the video is currently up on YouTube! Click this link to check it out!

Thanks again for your guys' support - Omar Zeenni

Today, I wanted to answer a question that I get asked a few times a week, and that is, “I’m an undersized goalkeeper, how can I improve my game and do you think I can still play at the next level?" And because it’s such a popular topic, I felt this would give me a great chance to really dive into it and share with you guys some of the best tips and lessons I’ve learned over the years!

And so, in this episode I wanted to layout 2 major points, along with a few key sub-points. The first major point would be to avoid what you can’t control. Too often we spend our time and energy complaining about things that are completely out of our hands. So, I’ll be discussing the most common complaints that I hear and how making peace with them will help you to move past them! Next, I’ll be discussing what you can actually control. These are the things that, if you truly want to make an impression on a coach, would be what you’d want to follow.

As always, the main objective will be to give you guys material that you can actually use and implement into your daily routines. These tips and techniques will help you make sense of what it means to be an undersized goalkeeper and how to persevere past any of the generic, preconceived ideas that are attached to us.

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Thank you again for tuning in!

- Omar Zeenni

In today’s episode, I will be answering a FAQ, how do I bounce back from a mistake? I chose this topic because I felt that it was something that we as goalkeepers could all relate to.  My goal with this episode is to give you guys the tools & tips to construct your confidence foundation. This is a must to get ahead of the inevitable, and just as important as it is to have a way to combat your nerves, you must also have ways to combat adversity in crucial moments. So in this episode, I will be diving into: what to do in game after you’ve just made a mistake, what to do post game, and what to do if those errors end up costing you your starting job. And while a lot of your guys’ situations may vary from case to case, the information in this episode should serve as a general guideline of what to do when facing confidence issues from an error. And it’s important that you guys internalize as well as rationalize with the information and use it to begin structuring your own foundation.

In today's episode,

I discuss a few techniques to use that'll help you deal with your nerves before a big game, training or trial!

SEGMENT 1: I breakdown the 2 most common moments when nerves tend to arise: pre-match nerves, and dead ball situations.

SEGMENT 2: I offer 2 techniques to combat those nerves: mental imagery & match week routine.  

** Once again guys, thank you for tuning in. If you liked this episode and the others before it, please do me a favor and share this with one other person you think may benefit from it! Now, if you really liked it, please leave a review! That’s what will help this podcast move up the ranks! 

Thank you!

- Omar Zeenni

In todays episode, 

I answer a question from IG follower, Logan Leatherman. Logan asks, “Hey Omar, I heard you mention that you were a part of the LA Galaxy academy growing up. What did it take you to get there and what kind of work should I be putting in to make it into a development academy? 

To answer Logans question, I want to dive a bit deeper into my youth career and time prior to the Galaxy academy. I feel that that would be a good starting point where I could go into depth on some of the skills and habits I learned at a young age that would prove to be the difference for me. Later in the episode, I’ll be breaking down the habits I wish I had had the discipline to master. There are a few core things, that when I reflect on my career, I wish I had developed at a young age. Those core principles, or lack of them, would have massively impacted my game as I progressed into the next stage of my career. And lastly, I’ll give my final thoughts on what I believe to be the most important habits for young goalkeepers at different ages!

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Thank you for tuning in!