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’ve learned throughout their careers and how their styles have adapted over time and through experience
• Belshaw Vs Mr Blobby – the story behind the Harrogate Town Vs Borehamwood play-off semi-final
• The research, analysis and psychology behind penalties
• The intricacies of contracts, life on furlough and the unseen parts of a professional goalkeeper
• The goalkeeper’s union, number 2’s and navigating one of football’s most awkward relationships
• The difference between training ground goalkeepers and the day-to-day pro’s
• Short sleeves Vs Long sleeves?
• Why goalkeeping is a specialist position which requires knowledge to asses performance
• Social media, pundits opinions and why blocking out the noise is the most important thing when maintaining a bulletproof mindset
• When technique goes out the window and keeping the ball out the net is all that matters
• Adapting coaching styles to suit the goalkeepers you work with
• Belly’s plans for the future and why we would make the best backroom staff (yes including me!)

This episode has something for everyone and brings so much value to the podcast in my opinion. We cover serious topics like growth mindset, performance and analysis, and there’s also lots of fun content on topics which every goalkeeper in the union can relate to. Consider this episode a thank you for all your support and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did when recording. Keep an eye on this podcast because this won’t be the last time you hear us four talking goalkeeping again.

To keep up-to-date with what the guys are doing, you can follow them on: 

@jbelly31 (Instagram & Twitter)

@scottloachgk (Instagram)  @s1goalkeeping (Twitter) 

@ashmore77 (Instagram & Twitter)

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If you have any questions or you think you could add value to the podcast by becoming a guest, please contact me (Kev) at: 

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