Off Season Training For Goalkeepers | Keeping Goals - S2Ep40

In this week's episode of Keeping Goals, we take you along to one of my off-season training sessions with Scott Healey and Chris Renshaw.
I've been training with Scott at the J4K Manchester sessions since I was 10, and I still get in whenever I'm home. Scott is one of the best coaches I have worked with in my career, and has instilled a work ethic in me which ensures that I give as much effort in the last minute of the session as I do in the first. To see the encouragement, improvement and motivation that he inspires in all his keepers is incredible, so if you're in the Manchester area and looking for coaching, get in touch with him!
I was also joined for the session by Chris Renshaw. I've trained with Chris since my early teens, and I'm lucky to work alongside such a brilliant keeper. He pushes me every session to be the best I can be in order to keep up with him, and after finishing a 3 year professional contract with Everton, is now - like myself - looking for a new club for next season.
I hope this session shows you that you don't need fancy equipment to improve. Despite the clubs we've all been at during our careers, all we need to help us work is a field, cones, footballs, and the desire to work hard and learn.
We focused on explosive, powerful movements around the goal, combined with focused handling drills in order to cover two key areas of goalkeeping, and to help us prepare physically and mentally for our pre-season training with clubs.
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[@b6jackutv260]

Best thing about goal keepers is how much we all support each other doesn't matter if your 5th choice or first every keeper encourages each other it's amazing! You dont get that in other positions!

[@ConorOKeefe]

That's very true, mainly because we know how difficult it is to be a keeper! A lot of mutual respect there!

[@b6jackutv260]

@@ConorOKeefe couldn't agree more no one like being second choice but every keeper has a role in making the number one better in training by pushing them! Out field players seem to take the competition to seriously

[@donnyc.3398]

It's a magical moment!! Knowing you have encouragement once you put on the gloves it's one hell of friendship. Great mindset in us GK's.

[@devint2310]

even the keepers of opposing teams, sometimes I have no respect for another team due to their attitude or roughness to my team. And yet I still respect the keeper and make sure to tell him he did a great job.

[@b6jackutv260]

@@devint2310 I do this too every single game no matter what

[@saulmcdermott3631]

Great video Conor, brilliant fitness too to be able to complete a training session of that intensity at such a high standard.

[@ConorOKeefe]

Thanks mate! I always try to work at my maximum intensity whenever I train!

[@sorinlinux666]

Great session today, what are your plans with YT channel after you will become a professional keeper?

[@ConorOKeefe]

I want to keep it going! I'm sure we will in some way!

[@aswinvarghese2871]

I recently started watching this channel and I absolutely loved it. Become a fan of it!!! I'm also a goalkeeper and a complete gk vlog is great. I'm loving it.

[@ConorOKeefe]

Thanks mate! Really glad you've been enjoying it, that's great to hear!

[@HenrySaveAll]

Great work guys 👏🏼💪🏼⚽️👐🏼

[@ConorOKeefe]

Thanks Henry!

[@juanlucio6603]

Best hard work training video i’ve seen! No lie! 💪🏼💯 #GoodWorkConor 🔥

[@ConorOKeefe]

Thanks Juan, really appreciate that. Really glad you think so!

[@davicious8904]

This video makes me happy! It's great how you guys return to your coach, that shows how much you respect him and his dedication to you is admirable

[@ConorOKeefe]

Thanks Davi. Scott is a top coach and has done a lot for both of us. we still get back in and train with him whenever we can!

[@yousseffahem3776]

I play in j4k dubai and hopfully i follow in conors footsteps ( sorry if i said ur name wrong)

[@ConorOKeefe]

Love it!

[@DrBonesx]

Recently got back into football after a almost 2 year hiatus, immediately fell beck in love with goalkeeping and have bought new gloves boots and kits and am hoping to join a team in my area, these videos will keep me going during the lockdown, great work

[@ConorOKeefe]

That's brilliant! I'm excited for you! Hope the videos help!

[@pisethpanya4789]

come to Cambodia 🇰🇭 league for pro that my suggested

[@ConorOKeefe]

I'd love to play in Asia one day!

[@yamanuslu7011]

How tall are you and what do you think the minimum height is for a keeper

[@ConorOKeefe]

I'm 1.82m. I think it's difficult with height, because you've had incredible Keepers who are under 6 foot (Casillas, Barthez) and those who are huge like Courtois. I think the most important thing is you technical and athletic ability, those are the areas you can work on and improve, not height.

[@Aran2k17]

Any ideas on how to save 1 on 1s because I've been first choice since pre-season but it's my first season and I'm still learning

[@aqilfazeel5563]

Love your work ethic Mate! Top notch. Also, I often train with J4k New Zealand and it's a great organization, I personally loved it. ✌

[@ConorOKeefe]

Thanks Aqil! That's great! Anywhere where keepers can come together to work is special, and J4K does a great job!

[@muqtarhussain6103]

What's your height and what do u think is the ideal keeper height

[@ConorOKeefe]

I'm 1.82m. It's difficult, because you've had incredible keepers ranging from Barthez (5'10) and Casillas (5'11) to Courtois (6'5). I dont think that there is an ideal height for goalkeepers, you have to make use of the tools that you are given. and be the best goalkeeper you can possibly be, regardless of your height. The focus should be on the skills/technique/physical capabiltiies that goalkeeper have in my opinion!

[@wexfordlad14]

What sort of leggings are you wearing Con? Loving the videos, following for a year now

[@ConorOKeefe]

Cheers Kieran! If you follow the link in the description for the amazon page, you should be able to get a pair of them!

[@1nvalidus3rname37]

I’m always trying to look at how you guys land after a dive to try to do the same

[@wexwex3661]

Love the train station.

[@JayJay123]

That other keeper makes you look tiny

[@ConorOKeefe]

He's a big lad!

[@aswinvarghese2871]

Can you make a video on like after diving I mean like falling without getting injured or safe landing after high dive save or low dive?? If you can that would be great.

[@ConorOKeefe]

It mainly comes from repeptition and practice! That's the best way to learn how to dive safely!

[@oisinspillane2146]

C'mon you toffees

[@Arkowiec87]

Connor you always while high dive drive ball first to your chest than to the ground. why not directly to the ground? more natural like your friend

[@ConorOKeefe]

It's a technique that they were teaching in Spain whilst I was there, focusing on protecting the ball when you hit the floor, so that it doesnt bounce out! But each keeper will always have slightly different techniques which suit them

[@akapakasinatra]

make another video with them this was awesome and intense i got tired just from watching :D

[@ConorOKeefe]

Thanks Mirza, glad you enjoyed it! Video I published today has both Scott and Chris in it!

[@oliverlarkin2579]

Scott is a brilliant coach I train with him my self

[@ConorOKeefe]

He is! That's great, well done Oliver!

[@obiksobri4077]

👍😁💪💪💪❤🙏

[@jamesgraham7084]

Love ur vids and this vid Is helpful as I'm nearly at the end of my off season.

[@ConorOKeefe]

That's great James! Really appreciate that, and good luck for when you start pre season!

[@jamesgraham7084]

@@ConorOKeefe thanks alot mate

[@bryanzapata7565]

Work ethic is amazing! Def a great video to pick up drills

[@ConorOKeefe]

Thanks Bryan!

[@sym1440]

Outstanding work.....makes you realise how unfit the rest of us are !!

[@ConorOKeefe]

Haha thank you!

[@ftbblink2919]

How tall are you?

[@ConorOKeefe]

I'm 1.82m

[@jonnygreen2146]

How do you train for standing for large periods of time without touching the ball or making a save, to then having to react to a quick shot?

[@anthonygurrieri7015]

Jonny Green you can’t train for this situation, but in games where you aren’t doing much you have to stay mentally locked into the game. I like doing this by talking to my back four or shouting man on, etc Stay active in the game don’t let your head drift off. Sometimes you can stay lock in but the first shot you get is a absolute banger and that’s okay but you guys have to be ready for everything and this is why you have to stay mentally focused on the task at hand.

[@ConorOKeefe]

You have to train this is matches or training games really. Try and focus throughout the game, by talking to your defence and organising them to prevent danger, staying ready for when you'll be needed to make a save

[@ItzBDN]

Hi! I’m thinking about joining J4K training sessions actually, I’m gonna show this to my mum and I’ll ask her if I can join in Manchester, anyways I have a question about when you started training with him when you were 10, 1. Were you able to dive on your first session? 2. Were you nervous of training in a group? that’s all, anyways great vid! Cant wait to watch another

[@ConorOKeefe]

Scott helps a lot with teaching you the correct technique for diving, and the group are extremely welcoming, so I'm sure you will love it!!

[@danhasnocoolname6437]

Great vid been goalkeeper for years and this channel is amazing !

[@ConorOKeefe]

Brilliant! Thank you, really glad you're enjoying it!

[@rossevans7347]

Good stuff mate. Just curious, How tall are you?

[@ConorOKeefe]

Thanks Ross, appreciate that, I'm 1.82m

[@jensonartus5391]

Thinking of getting the gloves that you have got Connor what is the durability like on them

[@ConorOKeefe]

Yeah they're really good Jenson, always last me a really long time. If you fancy a pair, use the discount code GOLDENHERO for 10% off

[@jensonartus5391]

K thanks

[@akapakasinatra]

the best gk session on youtube thank u conor keep it up

[@ConorOKeefe]

Thanks Mirza! Really glad you think so!

[@DanielAbasali]

Come to Australia!

[@ConorOKeefe]

I'd love to play in Australia one day!

[@thomasokeefe3826]

We have the same surname

[@ConorOKeefe]

Great name!!

[@thomasokeefe3826]

I know right

[@thomasokeefe3826]

I live in Manchester too

[@theogk1449]

I train with Scott at Carrington on Sunday mornings

[@ConorOKeefe]

Brilliant! I normally train there Sunday afternoons!

[@ItzBDNSUB-PLS]

What a coincidence! Scott's my coach too! Only starting to train with him in a week, I'm just nervous if I'll preform bad Infront of the group he's with

[@ConorOKeefe]

Don’t be nervous! Scott’s a great coach, and the group will all make you feel very welcome! It’s a very positive & encouraging environment, so just enjoy it! And say hi to Scott from me!

[@ItzBDNSUB-PLS]

@@ConorOKeefe will do! thanks Conor!

[@thejonster0644]

Ayo Scott used to teach me at j4k

[@ConorOKeefe]

Top Coach!!

[@halldorasgeirsson7484]

You are the best goolkeeper in the world

[@ConorOKeefe]

That means a lot mate, thank you so much! Not yet, but that's the aim!

[@samwheeler3302]

What level are you aiming to play in england

[@ConorOKeefe]

Any level that will help me to improve!

[@mikensonpierre5790]

How much shorter are you to a 5'4 man?

[@ConorOKeefe]

I'm 1.82m

[@bilawalyasin4490]

I think he is going to be m goalkeeper coach lmao

[@lawrence99uk12]

Saw You On Sky Sports. What Was that for? A Friendly

[@ConorOKeefe]

I don't remember being on Sky Sports?? When was that aha?

[@lawrence99uk12]

I Can't remember What Day exactly But your name was on the news on there 😂 Love the vid bro

[@ConorOKeefe]

Hahah might have been a different Conor O'Keefe!

[@lawrence99uk12]

Ya true

[@andrewshaw639]

Great session lads. Is that the park on firs road?

[@ConorOKeefe]

Cheers Andrew, yes it is!

[@andrewshaw639]

Conor O'Keefe thought as much remember playing down there as a kid 30 yrs ago lived across the road. Loving the drills definitely going to work into my training.

[@TEDDY-mr9bo]

How tall r u

[@ConorOKeefe]

I'm 1.82m

[@TEDDY-mr9bo]

Thanks

[@friskopyt9498]

What is you height ??

[@ConorOKeefe]

I'm 1.82m

[@kylejs-wz5dr]

What gloves u wearing

[@ConorOKeefe]

I wear Hedera gloves! The link to their website is in the description. If you fancy a pair, use the discount code GOLDENHERO for 10% off!

[@GGK23]

Whats the work rest ratio? Aim for fitness also?

[@ConorOKeefe]

We normally rest whilst the other is working, so equal ratio really!

[@GGK23]

How many reps then? Per exercise

[@ConorOKeefe]

Karli Kütt normally 3-5

[@shahfieesuhib5251]

Give me a glove that u wear always plzz

[@ConorOKeefe]

I wear Hedera gloves. If you fancy a pair, use the discount code GOLDENHERO for 10% off!

[@shahfieesuhib5251]

@@ConorOKeefe 10% is not enough

[@MrFifapro1000]

How tall are you?

[@ConorOKeefe]

I'm 1.82m

[@PhantomZ3nn]

Hope you make it as a Keeper!

[@ConorOKeefe]

Cheers mate, I hope so too!

[@zoozoodambi1035]

bonne entrainment .......plongent

[@ConorOKeefe]

Merci!

[@johnbrattin5792]

Great episode Conor! 💪

[@ConorOKeefe]

Thanks John!

[@priyanshukisku4421]

what's your height

[@ConorOKeefe]

I'm 1.82m

[@romanalty318]

you inspire me bro

[@ConorOKeefe]

Thank you mate, really appreciate that!

[@cry.imnotgod]

13:32 no energy left

[@ConorOKeefe]

Definitely a hard point of the session for me!

[@mrchazzbo1067]

I go j4k

[@ConorOKeefe]

Brill! Do you enjoy it?

[@mrchazzbo1067]

Conor O'Keefe yes love it

[@lucascarpa7538]

Should look at clubs in Scotland, contact gala Fairydean Rovers as they need a goalkeeper , they play in the league before league 2

[@ConorOKeefe]

Cheers Luca, I'll look into that!

[@robertmontanaro1403]

@@ConorOKeefe Hope to see you in Scotland!