In this Episode I’m re-joined on the podcast by Chesterfield goalkeeper Scott Loach. Loachy moved to Chesterfield at the beginning of the 2021/22 season after being put on furlough by Barnet towards the end of the Pandemic. Since leaving, he has arguably had one of the most eventful years in his career as a goalkeeper; being called up to the England C squad and facing Chelsea at Stanford Bridge. We reflect on the past year and uncover the secrets to converting weaknesses into superpowers. We discuss:

• The mental battles of being away from football for prolonged periods of time
• Compartmentalising life on and off the pitch and giving full commitment
• How to overcome the fear of failure and mistakes
• The importance of building working relationships in the world of football
• How train your mindset through learning from your past experiences
• How to approach playing against the European Champions
• The differences between premier league and national league goalkeepers
• Flat whites and biscuits
• Advice to young goalkeepers about the steps they need to take to forge a successful career in the game
• The benefits of senior football vs playing U23s for development
• Mindset books to help you become a high-performer.

This episode is packed full of knowledge and advice for keepers looking to progress and advance in the game. Loachy has so much experience to share and I can honestly say that some of the advice in this episode is second to none.

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

@scottloachgk (Instagram). @S1goalkeeping (Twitter)

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