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 Social Media Links: https://www.instagram.com/mattsheldon23/ https://www.instagram.com/become_elite/

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 Conor O'keefe of Keeping Goals! We cover a variety of topics, which you can read below! Hope you guys enjoy it! - Omar Topics: 4:30 – Has there ever been a video that you didn’t want to post because it was “too real”? 8:19 – Have you ever had anyone criticize you after posting KeepingGoals? 10:50 – What characteristics have you adopted since going pro (to have thick skin)? 16:00 – Building a plan to go pro 17:00 – Who was your goalkeeping inspiration growing up? 22:30 – Are there any questions you get asked that annoy you? 24:00 – Why is patience so important when looking gk content? 26:40 – What are your favorite gloves? 29:00 – How did you stay sane during lockdown? (Great soundbite). 33:00 – Did you have this work ethic before filming Keeping Goals? 34:20 – Best tips for crosses? (Good soundbite) 38:50 – How to deal with 2v1 situations? (Great soundbite). 42:30 – Redefining failure (Great Soundbite) 47:00 – Can you take us through learning new techniques in Spain? 52:00 Scoop technique (good soundbite). 53:45 – How can coaches help goalkeepers when they make mistakes in training? 58:45 – What is your favorite type of distribution? 1:03:00 – What do you want your legacy to be? Conor's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxe8Ii1DOLpmlB79gmavsXg

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?