Penalty shootouts are theatre. The crowd holds its breath. The keeper becomes the hero — or the villain. And in that chaos, psychology is everything.

Pre-season is the foundation for your year ahead. Whether you’re training with your club or at GK View, these weeks set your standard.

A quiet goalkeeper is a dangerous one — for the wrong reasons.
Good communication builds trust, confidence, and organisation.

Every goalkeeper wants to play, but only one can start. Being the “number two” can feel tough — but it’s also one of the most valuable learning roles in football.

The night before a game is when performance truly starts. Goalkeepers can’t just show up and hope to switch on. Preparation builds confidence and consistency.

Clean gloves don’t just look better — they perform better. Dirt fills the pores of the latex, making it slippery and less responsive. That means less grip, less control, and more dropped balls.

Free kicks are one of the most stressful moments for any goalkeeper. The wall becomes your first line of defence — but only if it’s set up correctly. Whether you’re playing in the Premier League or the NRF Youth League, knowing how to build and manage a wall can make all the difference.

At the grassroots level, goalkeepers face a unique challenge — balancing football with other sports and school commitments. So how can you keep developing as a goalkeeper while staying involved in other codes?

The UEFA European Football Championship, Euro 2024, is set to unfold across Germany from June 14 to July 14, 2024. And we can't wait to witness some of the world’s top goalkeeper talent at this prestigious tournament.

Dealing with crosses is arguably one of the hardest skills to perform in all of football. In my opinion, there is nothing more impressive and dominant than coming out and catching a ball that 16-18 other players are all also competing for. However, completing such a skill is much easier said than done. Find out our top tips for dominating at crosses

Being a goalkeeper is predominantly about stopping goals, right? But how we do that looks different from gk to gk. However, confidence is one of the few things that remains consistent between every goalkeeper and their successful performance.

No one likes being on the bench. Whether you start the season there or find yourself sat on the bench halfway through the year, we all want to get ourselves back to making match-winning saves as soon as possible. Check out our blog for our top tips for getting back on the field.

We all love winning, right? So why do we have to limit our wins and losses to gameday? Find out how adding competition to your goalkeeper training can boost your players’ performance!

Sports Psychology plays a huge role in goalkeeper development. Learning to overcome adversity and mistakes will help to shape you as a goalkeeper for years to come. From being benched and making a mistake that leads to a goal to game-winning blocks and last-minute penalty saves, there is a range of emotions that goalkeepers will feel. But regulating and dealing with them is much easier said than done.