In this episode I’m joined by St. Albans City goalkeeper Michael Johnson. Michael has grown to prominence in recent years within the non-league system, amassing a number of appearances at Hitchin Town before brief spells at Braintree and Dagenham saw him secure the Number 1 shirt at St Albans with a string of fine performance. He talks about the importance of small details as a goalkeeper and how they can make a huge difference on and off the pitch.

We discuss:

• Building effective relationships within the dressing room
• Emotional and football intelligence and the importance of knowing your players
• Understanding the complexities of the goalkeeper-manager relationship
• Why getting games under your belt is so important for your development
• Understanding non-league football beyond winning
• The financial and life realities of life in non-league
• An appeal for ‘that Inter Milan scarf’

I can’t stress how valuable this episode is in providing insight into life in non-league. This episode highlights the strains players face outside the EFL and the level of commitment required to play at the top of the non-league pyramid. Michael also provides great advice on how to achieve marginal gains and carve a successful career in the game, regardless of your background or pedigree.

Be proactive and start your 2022 today. Gain 2% in under an hour. Trust me, the messages in this podcast are gold.

To keep up-to-date with Michael, you can follow him on:

@michaeljjohnson_ (Instagram)   @Michael_johnss (Twitter)

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