Description

In this episode I'm joined by Chesterfield FC goalkeeper Grant Smith. Granty was a mainstay in Borehamwood's team when they reached Wembley for the first time in their history and has since gone on to play for Lincoln FC in the Football League. He shares his mindset secrets on how you can overcome pre-match nerves and why keeping things simple can take your game to the next level.

We discuss:

• How to perform when your match preparation is interrupted
• How the role of goalkeeper coach has evolved past more than just being the coach
• How goalkeeper coaches can get the best out of their goalkeepers through developing a strong relationship
• Why football and goalkeeping are being overcomplicated and how you can simplify it
• How external pressures can impact your performance on the pitch and how to manage them  
• What visualisation is and how it can benefit your game
• How to stay calm and perform under pressure by using breathing techniques
• Social media abuse and learning to block out the noise
• Why playing in non-league can be harder than the football league

This episode is great for aspiring pros and young coaches. Granty has experience on both sides of the coach – player relationship and there are loads of knowledge bombs that goalkeepers and coaches can apply to their games.

With everyone stuck at home with limited access to football, this podcast is a great way to continue your development and add 2% to your game. If you want to reach the next level, get the headphones in and start listening.

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

GrantySmith (Twitter & Instagram)

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If you have any questions or you think you could add value to the podcast by becoming a guest, please contact me (Kev) at: 

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