Hi everyone! My name is Markus, I’m 40 years old and I’m a goalkeeper from Belfast, Northern Ireland. For the past few years I’ve been playing for Glentoran Inclusion in the IFA Disability Leagues. The standard of 5-a-side football is incredibly high, and it’s been a fantastic environment to develop both as a player and as a person. Alongside playing, I coach and manage the Ards Rangers Under-15s, having recently taken on the role for the new season. Coaching is something I’m really passionate about, and I’m currently working towards my coaching badges with the aim of specialising in goalkeeping and helping develop the next generation of keepers. This season I’ve also made the move to Belfast City Inclusion. After achieving everything I set out to at Glentoran, I felt it was the right time for a new challenge, and I’m excited to see what the future holds with my new club. If I could offer one piece of advice to any goalkeeper, it would be this: your mentality is everything. You might go an entire match without being called into action, but in the final minute the opposition could get one chance. Staying switched on and focused throughout the game could be the difference between a win, a draw, or a defeat. Goalkeeping is as much a mental position as it is a physical one. I’m looking forward to learning from everyone in this community, sharing experiences, and continuing to improve both as a goalkeeper and as a coach. Best of luck with the new season, and I hope to get to know many of you along the way!

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As an ex-goalkeeper I have faced several situations (that I can remember) where I face concussion or certainly potential concussion. But 20 years ago if you weren’t knocked unconscious and as long as you could see straight, carried on and rested up after the game. Nowadays it’s a big part of the FA’s safety in sport curriculum and quite rightly so. As many of you know concussion awareness is essential in any sport, because early recognition and appropriate management can prevent serious short and long term brain injuries. Players, coaches, parents, and officials should be able to identify common signs and symptoms such as headache, dizziness, confusion, balance problems, or memory loss and understand that any player suspected of having a concussion must be removed from play immediately and not return until medically assessed and cleared. Promoting concussion awareness creates a safer playing environment, protects player welfare, reduces the risk of further injury, and encourages a culture where health is prioritised over continuing to play. Ive attached a useful data sheet from the FA for you to read and use. one is a detailed explanation and the other is a single info sheet that can be kept pitchside for reference.

I know it is part of the game but seriously is this really necessary. This was a clip from Saturdays Friendly and not even a Cup game let alone a Cup Final. Does anyone have any tips how to protect your keeper.