Paul Farman: Fuelling the Fire; The Power of Internal Motivation
The Goalkeeper's Mindset Podcast
Release Date: 07/06/2021
The Modern Day Goalkeeper: Innovating to High-Perform
The Goalkeeper's Mindset Podcast
In this episode, I am joined by Lee Robinson; one of three brothers who founded ‘The Modern Day Goalkeeper’. Lee has had an incredible career, representing several professional clubs in Scotland including Rangers, Queen of the South and Dunfermline Athletic. After calling time on his career in 2019, he had amassed over 200 professional appearances. However, it was his experiences in the game that motivated him to change the way goalkeeping is viewed and trained in the footballing world. As a result, he and his two brothers started posting clips of them training on Instagram and twitter;...
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Conor O'Keefe: The Journey & The Mountain
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In this episode I'm joined by Macclesfield Town goalkeeper Conor O'Keefe. Conor's journey to the professional game has been far from orthodox. Having previously been released by the silkmen after a one year pro deal, Conor pursued his academic qualifcations at Loughborough University which is one of the worlds best academic institutions for high-performance sport. Following the completion of hsi degree and the set-up of his youtube page, he moved to Madrid as part of a year abroad studying. A season of professional football in Spain gave him the taste of football abroad and led him to move to...
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Ethan Ross: Turning the Trainer into the Performer
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In this episode, I'm joined by Stockport County FC goalkeeper Ethan Ross who is currently on loan at National League side York City FC. Ethan began his career at Arsenal and following his released, was fast-tracked through West Brom's Academy where he was eventually afforded the oppotunity to train with the first team. Spells at Colchester and Lincoln followed, before a move to Stockport County on a three year deal saw him promoted with The Hatter's. We discuss: The importance of finding enjoyment in football How football requires you to develop from a boy to a man Finding confidence...
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James Bransgrove: There's More to Life than Football
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In this episode, I'm joined by non-league and former professional goalkeeper James Bransgrove. James was a young pro at Colchester United who took the brave decision to walk away from the professional game in pursuit of a career in finance and accounting. We discuss the importance of having a 'Plan B' and being proactive when it comes to planning your future as a young player. This episode is incredibly important for everyone involved in the game, as it highlights the benefits of forward thinking and planning for transition away from the game. There are countless examples of individuals who...
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James Belshaw: How to Win in a Game of Opinions
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In this Episode I’m re-joined on the podcast by Bristol Rovers promotion winning goalkeeper James Belshaw. Belly has had an incredible year, being let go by Harrogate Town at the bottom of League 2, to winning promotion to League 1 in the course of a season. Belly’s journey highlights exactly why football is a game of opinions, and why an individual’s judgement of you is never final unless you choose to believe it. We reflect on how to deal with adversity, and how to use the mind to deal with opinions and drive performance. We discuss: Bristol Rovers crazy 7-0 win over Scunthorpe...
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Scott Loach: Converting Weaknesses into Superpowers
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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...
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Nathan Ashmore: Growth After Adversity; The Mental Steps Of Rehabilitation
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In this episode I’m joined by Borehamwood and recent Maidenhead United FC loanee goalkeeper Nathan Ashmore. Ash’s football upbringing has made him one of the National Leagues most resilient goalkeeper, working his way through the lower divisions of non-league before securing a move to Ebbsfleet United in the Conference South. With over 300 games of experience, he recently faced his toughest challenge yet with a 4 month stint on the sidelines with injury. We talk about his rehabilitation journey, focusing on the physical and psychological challenges he has experienced in his bid to return...
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Andy Lonergan: Creating Your Own Luck; The Secret To Longevity
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In this episode I’m joined by Everton FC goalkeeper Andy Lonergan. Lonners epitomises the word ‘longevity’ in professional football, representing a host of big clubs including Leeds United FC, Fulahm FC and Liverpool FC. Beginning his career at Preston North End as a schoolboy under the guidance of manager David Moyes, he quickly shot to prominence, establishing himself as one of the EFL’s most experienced goalkeepers. We discuss his secrets to longevity and the factors at play when attempting to forge and sustain a successful career in the professional game. We discuss: Differing...
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George Long: Being the Hardest Worker in the Room
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In this episode I’m joined by Millwall FC goalkeeper George Long. George shot to prominence as a young goalkeeper at Sheffield United, breaking into the first team as a teenager. A series of loans allowed him to develop before returning to his parent club and amassing over 100 appearances for the Blades. We spent this episode reflecting on the lessons he has learned throughout his career, and how these experiences have contributed to him becoming one of the league’s most high-performance goalkeepers. We discuss: The power of consistency and applying yourself everyday Relentless focus and...
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Simon Moore: Why Mindset is the Epicenter of Performance
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In this episode I’m joined by Coventry City goalkeeper Simon Moore. Simon is one of the EFL’s most high-performance goalkeepers, beginning his career in non-league before a earning his first professional contract in the league with Brentford FC. A series of loans and a subsequent promotion winning season at Sheffield United quickly established him as one of the league’s most consistent performers. We go on a journey to uncover the pivotal mindset moments that have define the goalkeeper he has become.
info_outlineIn this episode I’m Joined by Barrow AFC and former Carlisle United goalkeeper Paul Farman. Paul was an ever-present in the Lincoln FC team which reached the quarter-finals of the FA Cup. We explore his footballing journey and the reasons why internal motivation is a powerful tool to help you find your ‘why’.
We discuss:
- The problems with over-analysis and why keeping it simple is key to high-performance
- The importance of finding your ‘WHY’ and how this impacts your motivation to compete everyday
- Contemplating the future and looking to join the fire service
- Why walking away may be walking away from your next opportunity
- The culture at Lincoln during their FA Cup run to the quarter-finals and playing against Arsenal at the Emirates
- Using the criticism of others to create goals and striving towards them to prove people wrong
- The fundamental differences between working hard and competing; why knowing the difference is important
- Sacrifices, living away from family and pursuing the dream of professional football
A raw and honest conversation about the other side of professional football that many do not get to see. Paul provides so many great tips and strategies in this episode that you can apply to deal with situations that goalkeepers across all levels in the game.
If you’re serious about improving and genuinely want to get to the next level, make sure you listen to this one.
Your career, your choice.
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