For my Thursday Thoughts, I want to share the lessons I have learned from my own goalkeeper journey — from being a young keeper dreaming of becoming a professional, to achieving that dream, then starting Just4Keepers in 1998 and helping tens of thousands of goalkeepers and parents around the world. My hope is that my experience can help you avoid mistakes, build confidence, and have a better goalkeeper journey than I did. Here is today’s thought: Talent is not enough. Over the years, I have seen many talented keepers fail because they lacked attitude, mindset, discipline, or consistency. I have also seen less talented keepers go further because they listened, worked hard, stayed humble, and kept improving. The higher you go, the more everyone has talent. So the difference becomes your character. My advice to you is: ✅ Work on your mindset as much as your technique ✅ Be coachable, even when feedback is hard to hear ✅ Never rely on talent alone ✅ Build discipline before you need it ✅ Stay humble and keep learning What are you now going to do with this advice? Please comment below. Let’s see your commitment. Your friend, Ray Newland

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Hi Keepers and Parents, As you probably know, goalkeeping is a VERY LONELY position for both keepers and parents. This is why J4K created this community - So PLEASE take advantage as there is NOTHING like this on the planet! Please take a few minutes to do the below. 1️⃣ Introduce Yourself - Tell us your name and what country you’re from. - Share ONE thing you’d love to get out of this community (training tips, glove advice, scholarship info, etc.). IMPORTANT: Because there are children in this community, we’re committed to keeping it safe and supportive for every goalkeeper and parent. This is a community that looks out for each other — if someone tries to spam, troll, bully, or sell directly or indirectly, they’re usually reported quickly. J4K has ZERO tolerance for any of this, and accounts that break these rules will be banned, helping keep the community safe for all. Welcome to the community Ray Newland Founder J4K PS: If you are also deadly serious about your/your childs goalkeeping and want to become a Pro Keeper or gain USA scholarship, check out some of the other more advanced programs we do. BONUS: Visit www.j4ksports.com and use code SKOOL10 to receive 10% off goalkeeper gloves for life as a member of this community. 2️⃣ PREMIER MEMBERSHIP: Want to be mentally strong like a Pro Keeper! ✅ 40% Glove Sponsorship ✅ Free Keeper Elite Journal ✅ Bi Weekly Live Calls ✅ Ask The Ex Pro GK (LIVE) ✅ GK Mindset Training 👉 Check Out: https://www.skool.com/goalkeeper/plans 3️⃣ VIP MEMBERSHIP: Want to become a PRO GK or gain a college scholarship? ✅ Same As Premium, PLUS ✅ How To Get Scouted ✅ Path To Pro Training ✅ Path To USA Scholarship ✅ Free Access To J4K.TV ✅ Parent Mentorship 👉 Check Out: https://www.skool.com/goalkeeper/plans PARENTS: You can also get involved in the above programs - Helping you, to help your goalkeeper child.