17/03/2026
The best feedback a coach can get isn’t about tactical analysis. It’s a text like this.
Last night, I was out with the senior keepers at CSKA Carnabys. After the session, the head coach got this message:
"Cheers for organising today mate, was a great session absolutely loved it. Felt like a kid again 🤣 deffo need more of that"
When an adult keeper says they "felt like a kid again," it tells you everything you need to know about why we still put the gloves on.
Goalkeeping is a heavy job. As adults, we carry the weight of the game. We worry about the clean sheet, the mistake that leads to a goal, and the aches and pains the next morning. It becomes "work."
But when you strip it back and just let them play, something changes.
Let’s be honest—keeper training is hard. It’s hitting the deck constantly and getting back up. If there’s no joy in it, it’s just a chore. If you can make a 30-year-old feel like they’re 10 years old diving around in the park, they’ll give you 20% more effort without even realising it.
Most of these lads that arent in academies or professional have been at work all day. They don’t need a lecture; they need a release. High-intensity, high-joy sessions are the best way to get them sharp for Saturday or Sunday.
At the end of the day, we’re all just grown-ups playing a game we fell in love with years ago. If a session can bring that feeling back, the technical improvements take care of themselves.
Top shift from the CSKA Carnabys keepers last night. Same again soon.
