The Keeper Institute Podcast

On this episode Tori is back with Jill! They discuss 3 ways you can advocate for yourself. Taking control of your journey and having conversations can help you be really intentional about training. And being intentional about training helps aid in your development. This episode is a great way to learn how you can take more control of your journey!  As always feel free to reach out with any questions!  

On this episode Tori is solo. She discusses ways that you can prep for preseason/Fall 2024. She gives a list of 3 main bullet point you can think over. One – take the time to rest. Two – train with a purpose both on and off the field. Three – enjoy the process. Summer is awesome because there is time to do all these things however we know it's important to be intentional about them so be sure to self-reflect and always ask for support! As always feel free to reach out with any questions!  

On this episode Tori and Jill talk about try out season. At TKI, we know tryout season can be super stressful and it often comes with lots of questions. On this episode they go over 3 things to consider when trying out and deciding on what team to play for. The cool thing about this episode is these 3 tips extend beyond club tryout and can be useful when considering college and beyond! As always feel free to reach out with any questions!  

On this episode Tori is joined by Kam Stablein to talk about coaching green flags. They cover 6 things that they consider green flags in coaches. They give these 6 points and examples as to why they believe that is important. TKI is always in your corner and they want to help you find your perfect fit! As always feel free to reach out with any questions!    

On this episode Tori and Jill are joined by Kam Stablein to talk about college recruiting. They know that this process is one of the harder and most exciting moments of a young athletes career. Thye discuss 4 pitfalls of recruiting as well as 3 MUSTS to consider during your process. TKI is always in your corner and they want to help you find your perfect fit! As always feel free to reach out with any questions!  

On this episode Tori and Jill talk fostering health relationships with self. Disclaimer - we are NOT experts however we do have our own personal lived experiences. They discuss creating a health relationship with yourself when it comes to nutrition, exercise, and self-talk. If these are things you struggle with you are not alone. Be sure to listen to this episode to feel validated and supported! As always feel free to reach out with any questions!  

On this episode Tori and Jill talk all about training objectives for goalkeepers 8 to 11. Thye go over 5 keys to training this age of goalkeepers. Often this age group is either overlooked OR overtrained but at TKI they believe that this age is part of the foundation to building a strong athlete/soccer player in general. Listen to the full episode to hear all about the 5 main objectives. As always feel free to reach out with any questions!    

WELCOME BACK TO A NEW SEASON OF THE KEEPER INSTITUTE PODCAST! On this episode Jill is solo! She discusses 3 solo non-traditional ways to improve your game. These 3 things can be done on your own and we believe will help you develop into the GK you want to be! As always please feel free to reach out with any questions of feedback! 

On this episode Tori is joined by both Jill and Kam Stablein. Coach Kam is discusses her upcoming 1v1 seminar and why it's important that as a coach and a player we continue to develop our knowledge around this element of the game. They discuss common mis conceptions, what success looks like, and how to get better at 1v1s. Make sure to head over to thekeeperinsitute.com today to sign up for one of the workshop dates!  As always feel free to reach out with any questions!  

On this episode Tori is joined by no one other than Erin McKinney. The two discuss internal validation and its importance in sport and in particular goalkeeping. Erin is coming off the Big 10 tournament and preparing for the NCAA tournament and gives us insight on how she builds her confidence and avoids using external validation to do so. They wrap up by giving some helpful advice and tools.  As always feel free to reach out with any questions!  

On this episode Tori is joined by 2 special guest, Christiana Ogunsami and Katie Cappelletti! The trio discusses managing pressure as an athlete. Katie, is a current D1 soccer player, and gives insight to what causes her to feel pressure, what it feels like and how she manages it. Christiana, is currently working on obtaining her doctorate in psychology, walks us through what causes pressure and gives feedback to Katie on her various answers. They wrap up by giving some helpful coping strategies and tools.  As always feel free to reach out with any questions!  

On this episode Tori and Jill are joined by a special guest, Zak Brahmbhatt. The crew discusses peaks and valleys and what you can do when things get hard. The 3 of them talk about how our journeys will always have ebbs and flows but there are things you can do to root yourself and focus on the process. As always feel free to reach out with any questions!  

On this episode Tori and Jill discuss the debrief. Debriefing is a massive part of session design and something that TKI uses to enhance sessions and overall learning. A good debrief not only recaps a session and what everyone learned. But also checks for understanding, creates awareness, and provides feedback for both player and coach. As always if you have any questions or feedback please reach out to us via social media or email! 

On this episode Tori and Jill discuss introspection! They go over 3 reasons why it is important to know who you are a as a goalkeeper and a person! They also give some practical tips on what this looks like and how you can prioritize this in your training and in life! As always feel free to reach out with any questions!  

On this episode Tori and Jill discuss in possession! They go over 3 reasons why it is important to prioritizes in possession as a goalkeeper! They also give some practical tips on what this looks like and how you can feel more confident with the ball at your feet. As always feel free to reach out with any questions!  

WELCOME TO SEASON 6!!! We are so excited to be on a brand new season, and that you have joined us on this journey! On this episode Tori and Jill discuss preseason! They cover different ways that you can rock preseason and give insight on what that looks like. They share experiences as both players and coaches on how you can get those most out of this time! As always feel free to reach out with any questions!  

On this episode Tori and Jill celebrate the podcasts 100th EPISODE! They discuss what happened in the first 99 and where they are going in the next 100! Big shoutout to all of our listeners and thank you for taking all the time to listen and support TKI! As always feel free to reach out with any questions!  

On this episode Tori and Jill discuss being an in possession goalkeeper. They cover three reasons its important. They further break it down into what parents, coaches, and players can do to aid in this development. Listen to the episode to get all the details and be sure to check out the next one that will be all about scanning. As always feel free to reach out with any questions!   

On this episode Tori and Jill are joined by Chris Ogunsami. Chris discusses her upcoming mental health virtual series called Get Equipped. Get Equipped is meant to help players, coaches, and parents manage the chaos inside their minds. This will be a 4 part seminar that is highly interactive but also has the option to be done on your own. Beginning in April and ending in May, you will not want to miss this! Head over to thekeeperinstitute.com to sign up today! 

On this episode Tori and Jill discuss IDPs. They cover what they are, how they create them, and how you can uses them to help your goalkeepers. There are different ways to create IDPs and it's important to think about the needs of your team and the development of your goalkeepers. As always feel free to reach out with any questions! 

On this episode Tori and Jill discuss why our exercises at TKI don't work.  This episode stemmed from thoughts after our presentations at United Soccer Coaches Convention. They gave 3 reasons as to why this might be the case for you. 1 – we tend to post only the "successful" attempts not the messiness that is 90% of a session. The messiness is the process and we, at TKI, have bought into that process. 2 – there are several things that go into what makes a session at TKI effective. Part one is session design but 2 is our teaching tools. 3 -  we have very special environment that we have intentionally curated that allows players the chance to fail and be supported. As always feel free to reach out with any questions! 

On this episode Tori and Jill discuss the top 3 things they believe youth players need to keep improving on. The 3 things they agreed upon are being more athletic, getting comfortable overhead, and getting comfortable under pressure. They cover why they believe these are important and how you can start to work on them ASAP. If you want to know more and you want to get all the details make sure you listen to the full episode! As always feel free to reach out with any questions!

On this episode Tori and Jill discuss 3 mistakes they've made. They dive(pun intended) into things related to both being a player and a coach. This episode is full of vulnerability and insight that they hope leaves you feeling like you are not alone and gives you ideas of things to think about. We're so happy you've joined us for 2023! As always feel free to reach out with any questions! 

On this episode Tori and Jill discuss 3 ways you can control the game! One is control the space, whether that be the space behind the backline or the goal area. Two is control your tempo in possession. Three is controlling your self-talk.  This is arguable the most important because the way we talk to ourself will inform our decisions. If you want to know more and you want to get all the details make sure you listen to the full episode! As always feel free to reach out with any questions!   

On this episode Tori and Jill are joined by the one and only Christiana Ogunsami! Chris joins them to discuss healthy boundaries in sport. More specifically they talk about healthy boundaries with players and coaches and how players should be treated and how they can advocate for themselves. They also discuss how parents can help their athlete and give coaches some ways they can take accountability. As always feel free to reach out with any questions! 

On this episode Tori and Jill discuss playing how youth players aren't pros. Thye discuss fours things that can help coaches and parent a like be there in the best way possible for their youth players! 1 is we need to acknowledge the pressure placed on these young players. Not asking to remove the pressure. Just acknowledge it. 2 is set players up for success. Do not expect a player to complete a task without working on it in training her the course of months. Progress isn't linear. 3 is let players make decisions- stop joysticking,. Your feedback on the sideline is critical. Ask players what they say, what was their intention. 4 is sideline behavior- are you creating an environment of psychological safety? Who is this about? As always feel free to reach out with any questions! 

On this episode Tori and Jill discuss playing how to be a supportive soccer parent. They recognize the demands of parenting youth athletes and know it can be tricky finding the right things to say/do. They give a list of 5 helpful things you can do for you and your athlete! As always feel free to reach out with any questions! 

On this episode Tori and Jill discuss playing the 3 c's. The 3 c's stand for clean coaches communication. They cover 3 things coaches(and anyone communicating) can do to help them be the best communicator they can be. 1 is set an intended outcome, 2 is you have to be aligned, 3 is consistent vocabulary. As always feel free to reach out with any questions! 

On this episode Tori and Jill discuss playing a high line. Playing a high line requires bravery and support. The goal of this episode is to help goalkeepers and coaches understand how to effectively play a high line. The 3 things to focus when working on playing on a high line are: assume risk and be brave, instill principles in our decision making, and create this environment in training for goalkeepers to work on it. As always feel free to reach out with any questions!

On this episode Tori and Jill discuss distribution. They cover different methods to delivering the ball to teammate, in particular after making saves. They discuss why at TKI we preach no punting, as well as give alternatives to punting. As always feel free to reach out with any questions! 

On this episode Tori and Jill discuss sacrifice. Along the way of your journey you will need to make sacrifices but something that is important to consider is what is it that you are sacrificing?! While there is nothing inherently wrong with goals, aspirations, and sacrificing what is important is to remember why you are doing it and to live within your values. Remember the journey is the gift and you want to enjoy that all the time!  As always feel free to reach out with any questions!

On this episode Tori and Jill discuss the top 3 thing you need to develop. At The Keeper Institute we firmly believe your development, as a goalkeeper and as person, are of the utmost importance! Our top 3 are: play in as many games as possible, create an inner circle, and work your edges by being brave. As always feel free to reach out with any questions!

On this episode Tori and Jill discuss communication. Communicating is a hot button phrase and can seem hard to implement so here Tori and Jill give 5 pieces of communication you can use and break down when to use them! As always feel free to reach out with any questions!

On this episode Tori and Jill are joined by Christiana Ogunsami aka Big Dog. They come together to discuss athlete mental health and why it's so important. We all have mental health and its normal for it to ebb and flow. Christiana breaks down how you can care for your mental health and what techniques/resources there are to support you or a teammate in need! We are so grateful that you chose to give this a listen today and we believe that this is one of the most important messages we can share! As always feel free to reach out with any questions! 

On this episode Tori and Jill discuss how you can rock your next college showcase. The list focuses on 4 simple tips to set you up for success. Step 1 send out specific emails with detail. Step 2 get there early and showcase your skills in the warmup. Step 3 focus on your controllable – think communication and body language. Lastly follow up with an email to the schools that attended. As always feel free to reach out with any questions!

On this episode Tori and Jill discuss 5 lessons they have learned from coaching some of the best goalkeepers in the world. They discuss different areas of the game that these players focus on and how their mentality and training habits set them apart. Working alongside these athletes is always a blast and teaches you more about developing as a coach every season/off-season.  As always feel free to reach out with any questions!

On this episode Tori and Jill discuss 3 things that your coach wants you to know. They give you a chance to peek inside their coaching brains. They believe that these 3 things are key to helping goalkeepers unlock there best selves! The 3 key things are risk is relative, it's okay to make mistakes, and you are more than your performance. As always feel free to reach out with any questions!

On this episode Tori and Jill discuss goals and aspirations. Setting goals and going after them is a part of sport but so often we consume ourselves with the result. Tori and Jill discuss the importance of finding peace in the process. We must in enjoy the steps along the way not just the finished product and Jill gives insight on how to do so. As always feel free to reach out with any questions or comments!

On this episode Tori and Jill discuss what it means to truly compete. Competing for your spot can feel difficult and exciting. They go over ways to do this that align with your character. A key thing to remember is it's me and you not me vs you! As always feel free to reach out with any questions or comments!

On this episode Tori and Jill discuss how to pick your goalkeeper coach. Lots of our goalkeepers are in the thick of their college process and some of our listeners may be looking for supplemental training. So today Tori and Jill go over some important things to look for and ask your potential goalkeeper coach.  As always feel free to reach out with any questions or comments!

On this episode Tori and Jill discuss how to manage conflicting coaching feedback. As players you get the opportunity to work with multiple coaches and at times their style or school of thought may conflict. As a players, parent, or coach it is your job to take the different views and create your own way. In this episode Tori and Jill discuss how you can do just that. As always feel free to reach out with any questions or comments!

On this episode Tori and Jill discuss all things TKI University.  TKI University will be entering its second annual class and we couldn't be more excited! They cover what it is, who should apply, and how it can help GKs take their game to the next level. Head over to thekeeperinstitute.com to apply today! As always feel free to reach out with any questions or comments!

Welcome back to SEASON 3! On this episode Tori and Jill talk about the 5 jobs of a goalkeeper. The 5 key things are protecting the goal, protecting the space behind the backline, protecting the goal area, communication, and supporting the play. These are guidelines that help to coach and train game like situations. As always feel free to reach out with any questions or comments! 

On this episode Tori and Jill talk summer training and preseason preparation! They cover 3 things they believe you can do this summer to GROW! These 3 things include in possession, getting strong, and watching the game as a learner. Make sure you head over to thekeeperinstitute.com and check out all of the TKI training opportunities this summer! As always feel free to reach out with any questions or comments!

On this episode Tori and Jill talk all about in possession. They begin with why they think goalkeepers struggling in possession sometimes and a few thing they can do to remedy that. They also go over 3 simple ways to solve pressure. These 3 are backpedaling, 3/9 o'clock touch, and angle of support. This is not an exhaustive list but a great starting point1 Make sure you head over the @thekeeperinstitute on IG so you can catch the visuals! As always feel free to reach out with any questions or comments!

On this episode Tori and Jill do a question and answer with one another! This new episode is called 8x8 – 8 questions from Tori and 8 from Jill. They discuss things about soccer, goalkeeping, and life in general! This one is fun and full of insight! As always feel free to reach out with any input or questions! We would love to have your question featured on the next 8x8!

On this episode Tori discusses 1v1s and taking space. Tori goes over the 3 phase of 1v1s. She goes in depth on cues and stimulus' we use to decide to take space. Tori also covers what it should look like as we take space and how we can use our set shape to help us perform the end result! Closing down the shooter and make a decision of if and when to set can be very difficult and based on numerous factors. This is not an exhaustive list but gives consideration to many factors!

On this episode Tori is solo! She discusses 3 things you do as a player that your coach loves! These 3 things are simple things that can elevate your performance and help you control your development. She discusses them in this order; take initiative, ask question, and be a true competitor. Players start doing these today and watch your game grow! Coaches we'd love your feedback, what do your players do that you love? As always feel free to reach out with any questions!

On this episode Tori is joined by Christiana Ogunsami to discuss coaching the "uncoachable" athlete. They discuss what being "uncoachable" really means and how we as coaches can help athletes work through that. Players aren't robot and they each have their own stuff they carry with them onto the field, as coaches its our job to help them push through these mental blocks! Chris gives practical ways we can avoid labelling athletes and help them truly develop! As always feel free to reach out with any questions!

On this episode Tori is joined by Christiana Ogunsami to discuss performance anxiety. They discuss what it is, how it presents itself in training and games, and what coaches may see. Chris talks about finding the root of the anxiety and moving through it. This is part 1 of a 2 part series on mental health in athletes and coaches so be sure to tune in to the next episode as Chris and Tori dive into more on mental health! As always feel free to reach out with any questions!

On this episode Tori and Jill talk all what they've learned from their goalkeepers! No matter who you are or what you do, we can learn from one another. Tori and Jill go over 3 lessons they have learned from players; resilience, courage, and skill acquisition. For each lesson they elaborate and examples what they mean and how you can apply it. We would love your feedback, what have you learned from your players?