FDS Pro GK Training

11/05/2026

Sorry I’ve been a little quiet on here recently. It’s been an incredibly busy few months finishing the season with both Mansfield Town F.C. and Ilkeston Town F.C..

What started as a call to help out at Mansfield has now led me to the next step in my life — officially signing my professional contract with Mansfield Town. Honestly, I’m beyond made up.

All the years of hard work, sacrifices, setbacks, travelling, training, and believing in myself have finally paid off. I’m incredibly grateful for this opportunity and excited to continue proving myself every single day.

I just want to remind anyone who may be struggling right now — bad times don’t last. We get up, we work hard, and we move forward.

Every setback motivated me to become a better version of myself. It pushed me harder, made me stronger, and taught me to never give up.

I’ve got a lot of people to thank for being part of my journey so far, and I hope many of them continue this journey with me.

The work never stops ⚽️🧤❤️

03/05/2026

Hard work doesn’t go unnoticed… even when it feels like it does.

Every early morning, every late night, every setback I pushed through — it all counts.
This isn’t luck, this is effort, consistency, and refusing to give up.

Respect the grind. Respect the journey. 💯

26/04/2026

Big day yesterday and one I won’t forget anytime soon 🙌⚽️

Started the morning representing Mansfield Academy in the Youth Alliance League at the One Call Stadium against Chesterfield. Tough game, ended 1-1, and I picked up a hand injury along the way… but no way was I coming off. Carried on, dug deep, and gave everything for the team 💪

No time to rest though… straight over to the New Manor Ground for the second game of the day, playing in the Northern League against FC Manchester. Another battle, but we got the job done with a 3-2 win 🔥

Days like this are what it’s all about. Pushing through, testing yourself, and showing what you’re made of.

As always, massive thank you to everyone who supports me — and to Ian Deakin, the coaches, and the teams for trusting me, backing me, and giving me these opportunities. I know I’m still young, but I’ll always put myself forward and prove I belong here.

My biggest motivation is being better than I was yesterday. I’ve been lucky to have support around me, but my mindset is what drives me — never give up, bounce back, get stronger, keep improving. That’s my biggest flex.

There will always be knockbacks… sometimes it feels like one step forward and twenty back. But it’s about how you respond — keep pushing, keep showing up, and keep building your name so people can see your worth.

And this is what I want to pass on to every young player I work with —
Give it everything. If at first you don’t succeed, try again. Practice doesn’t make perfect, it makes permanent.

Keep going. Keep striving. Be the best version of yourself every single day 👊⚽️

25/04/2026

24/04/2026

Big day tomorrow for me… buzzing is an understatement 😆⚽️

I’ve got 2 games in one day doing what I love 🧤

🕥 10:30am – at One Call Stadium
🕒 3:00pm – stepping in for Ilkeston Town

Opportunities like this are what it’s all about – working hard, staying ready, and taking every chance when it comes 💪

If any of my FDS Pro GK keepers or families are around and want to come down and watch, it would be class to see some familiar faces there 🙌

Let’s keep pushing, keep improving, and enjoying every minute ⚽️🧤🔥

17/04/2026

GET YOURSELF OUT THERE 💪⚽️

8 kids at tonight’s session.
8 boys all pushing themselves to become better every single week 👏

That’s what it’s about — showing up, putting the work in, and not being afraid to step out and improve.

Take it from someone who strives every day to be the best version of themselves… to prove their worth and keep progressing 📈
One day, all of this hard work will pay off.

As for me, I’m training daily — learning, improving, building.
Not just as a player, but as a coach too.

I’m really enjoying helping the next generation, building those relationships, and hopefully playing a small part in their journey ⚽️🧤

FDS Pro GK
FDS Pro GK Training Frankie Shepherd

17/04/2026

GOOD SESSION TONIGHT 💪⚽️

Had to juggle things around with more numbers than expected… but that’s never a bad problem to have 🙌

Plenty of hard work, focus, and great energy from all the goalkeepers tonight 👏
Exactly the attitude we want to see — turning up, putting the work in, and pushing each other to be better every session.

Keepers developing, confidence growing, standards rising 📈

FDS Pro GK 🧤

02/04/2026

Goalkeepers… this one’s for you 🧤⚽️

Pressure is part of the position.
Eyes are always on you. One mistake feels louder than ten good saves.

But that’s what builds you.

It’s about consistency — showing up every session, every game, every moment.
Even when it’s tough. Even when no one’s watching.

Keep your head up.
Learn from it. Grow from it. Go again.

The best keepers aren’t perfect…
They’re the ones who keep working, keep believing, and never hide.

💪 Work hard
🧠 Stay focused
🧤 Trust your process

24/03/2026

Check out iQGK’s video.

24/03/2026

⚽️⚽️⚽️🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

Check out iQGK’s video.