Soccer Goalie?

sweet. I am totally a goalie.

-your position demands respect. make the players respect you. they can’t touch you, and if they do…knock them down. seriously. they will be flat on their backs thinking “…that …wasn’t…smart…”.

-do not let a goal get you down. you are the last line of defense, not the ONLY line of defense. don’t cry or be ashamed if you let one go by. shake it off and concentrate.

-being a goalie is a mind game. you should be moving with the ball. when the ball is on the right side of the field, move to that side of the goal …even if its WAY down field. anticipate player’s moves.

-do NOT say sorry for knocking someone over.

-COMMUNICATE with your defense. if you need them back sooner, tell them. if a girl keeps getting through, alert them to change their strategy.

-when you dive, you can’t feel it. you have so much adreneline that your body doesn’t feel it. heck…I don’t even remember how many times I’ve done the splits going for a ball. just push yourself. it’ll happen.

-keep your arms loose. remember to USE them.

-I don’t use gloves…I’ve never liked them. do what works best.