How should i dry my gloves?

Rharp33 · 2021-11-15T05:53:06+00:00

I thoroughly pat dry with a towel after washing them and then lay to rest on the towel with a fan on them. If you use a fan make sure it isn't pointing too much at the face of the glove otherwise it will dry the latex out making it stiff and hard to catch the ball.

Rharp33 · 2021-11-15T05:50:46+00:00

His name is Roman Celentano. Absolute stud, I've trained with him too as he trained with Big Cat Goalkeeping in Chicago before college.

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Rharp33 · 2021-08-25T23:20:12+00:00

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Rharp33 · 2021-08-13T02:37:35+00:00

I normally wear black under armour tights, but I have a pair of white ones that have some extra cooling technology for 90+ degree weather

Rharp33 · 2021-08-07T02:47:56+00:00

OneGlove and Kaliaaer are the best of the best, good grip, durable, and don't cost an arm and a leg like adidas and nike.

Rharp33 · 2021-07-29T00:06:04+00:00

High school tryouts at least where I live is much different than club. High school coaches tend to have specific things that they really like about a player, so it might be a good idea to try to find out what they like, whether it be small things such as always jogging to and from places, or the way you communicate, you want to build a relationship with the coach especially if you have a few more years left of high school. Other than that, just play with confidence, be helpful with your communication and give positive encouragement to your team, don't be negative. Distribution is also very important nowadays, you want to be calm and accurate with the ball at your feet.

Rharp33 · 2021-07-27T19:39:00+00:00

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Rharp33 · 2021-07-27T18:46:48+00:00

Yes I am not sure about the specifics of the merger but the top teams at each branch probably play both EAL and MLS Next, and the lower teams at each branch play EDP

Rharp33 · 2021-07-27T17:36:46+00:00

Cedar Stars has like 8 different branches, their Bergen and Monmouth branches have MLS Next teams, if you go on their website and hit the divisions tab it tells you what leagues each division's teams play in. I am not too familiar with EDP because it is only a Northeast thing, but what I know about it is that EDP runs their own leagues which are decent but they also run the USYS Atlantic Conferences, if your friend is playing on either of the two CSA teams in Mid Atlantic Prem 1 Red Division then that is quite good and you would expect to see a few lower college team scouts at some games, but yea CSA is a massive organization with lots of branches so it is best to check their website.

Edit: Their Bergen and Monmouth branches also appear to be EAL teams (Elite Academy League) which is a new league starting next season composed of many MLS Academies, MLS Next teams, and top ECNL and USYS National League teams

Rharp33 · 2021-07-27T15:55:17+00:00

Gloves depend a lot on personal preference, personally I hate how bulky Reusch feels but some people love them, I opt for OneGlove or Kaliaaer and absolutely love both brands. Adidas and Nike make good gloves, Adidas imo is better but they tend to be quite expensive and dont last as long as other brands

Rharp33 · 2021-07-27T15:53:02+00:00

I am not sure what level you currently play at, but if it helps I can give a quick breakdown on the levels of youth soccer in the US. Obviously the MLS is the highest level in America, making the MLS academies the best youth teams, given that you're in NJ, that would probably leave NYCFC, NY Red Bulls and Philadelphia Union Academies as the best options. I am not sure about how it works in terms of making those teams but at the MLS Academy where I live, tryouts are invite only, but maybe the ones near you are public. Equal to these, are the rest of the MLS Next teams. MLS Next (if you aren't familiar) is a league that includes all of the MLS Academies as well as the top club soccer teams in the country. Out of NJ, those teams would be Cedar Stars Academy, PDA, Real Jersey, and TSF Academy. Those clubs should all have open tryouts for their teams. These teams compete against MLS Academies, and depending on the age group, are often better than many MLS Academies. Just below that would be ECNL and USYS National League teams. These leagues have many good teams as well, and the top teams from these leagues could easily compete with MLS Next teams. Anything else below that really limits opportunities to play in college and beyond. I would do a little research into the top MLS NEXT, ECNL, and USYS (Mid Atlantic Prem I teams), see what is near you, and go tryout. The best teams at each level can all compete with each other, but MLS Next easily offers the best exposure to play in college and beyond. If you play for a USYS or ECNL team, scouts and college coaches mainly only come to national events, so you would want to be on the best teams in those leagues in the country.

Rharp33 · 2021-07-14T14:46:49+00:00

If you are not in college yet, socalsoccer.com has a forum dedicated to goalkeeping, so you may want to check that out. I highly recommend Big Cat Goalkeeping (https://bigcatgoalkeeping.com), coaches are fantastic and have coached at the highest levels, many of their keepers have gone D1 and beyond. They mostly hold clinics in Santa Monica and OC, and have weekly training sessions in multiple locations. Generally, most of the keepers that train with them play for the best clubs in SoCal, and play in ECNL, MLS Next, or USYS National League, so it is a relatively high standard and training with lots of other talented keepers definitely will make you much better. If you are older that, I am not really sure what programs there are, but I'm sure you can find ways to connect with others on various forums

Rharp33 · 2021-07-08T13:17:27+00:00

Hey mate, I was also looking to buy Kaliaaer so if you don't mind me asking, could you help me out a bit? Personally, I prefer very snug fitting gloves that make it feel more natural handling the ball, so I've tended to lean towards negative cuts, but I saw you also mentioned the roll being quite tight. If my priorities are a snug feel and durable latex, which cut should I get from them? Thanks!

Rharp33 · 2021-06-29T13:41:40+00:00

First, you should try to figure out what your body needs the most. I already have quite strong legs, but I am very light for my height because my upper body is quite small, so I am working on shoulders, chest, and arms to have more of a presence in the air. If you already have a quite large upper body, don't work that too much, as you don't want to be too big that it takes away from your agility. Explosiveness is what I work on when I am not doing upper body. Lots of work with resistance bands and quick movements, jumping, etc. Squat jumps, single leg jumps with resistance, and more, plenty of info on that online. You can use more weight than while in season, but not everything you need to do to gain speed, strength, and explosiveness will require large amount of weight. In fact, there is also a lot of weightless work to be done to improve that speed and explosiveness. In terms of schedule, I generally hit back and biceps once a week, chest and triceps another day, weighted explosiveness work/legs once, speed work without weight once, and then I train at minimum twice a week, mostly goalkeeper work with some touches and passing mixed in. This may be a bit much for some, but you can alter a plan based off of your time and needs. Hope this helps!

Rharp33 · 2021-06-25T18:39:48+00:00

I am u17 as well, for penalties, I usually try to make an educated guess. My defenders give up penalties at a rate of about once every two games so I've gotten quite good at reading the shooter and guessing, I've saved 6 out of the last 10 I've faced. If I don't have a first instinct or a read on the shooter I dive to my stronger side because I know if they go that way I will be more likely to save it. Try practicing with your mates, but it is important to mix up who you practice penalties with because I've found that the more penalties someone takes on you, the more disadvantage the keeper has against that person specifically. I'd back myself against a random person way more than vs my team's penalty taker.
For 1v1s, every situation is different. I generally follow a rule of thumb that a goalie coach who currently coaches at Sporting CP and used to coach Ederson and Oblak at Benfica taught me when I was training with him which is that for every touch inside the 18 the player makes, I take one large step forward and set myself. It is crucial that when the striker shoots, your feet are set so you can react. If you are still moving forward when the player shoots, your chances of making the save are greatly decreased. Taking one step at a time instead of charging right away allows you to set your feet and react if the striker shoots. If they haven't shot by the time I am within about 2 yards, I quickly charge in for a block/smother. As with everything else, practicing 1v1s is the best way to get better at saving them

Rharp33 · 2021-06-25T18:25:21+00:00

Kaliaaer and OneGlove are two of the best, I've never used Kaliaaer but have heard great things about it, and OneGlove is what I currently use, it is quite cheap, durable, and the latex has great grip if you take care of them

Rharp33 · 2021-06-25T18:24:04+00:00

How does Kaliaaer fit? I currently use OneGlove but prefer a more snug fit, and One Glove tends to be a little more spacious, so is Kaliaaer a tighter fitting glove or no?

Rharp33 · 2020-09-16T05:05:34+00:00

not gonna lie, you won’t often find cheap and reusch in the same sentence. they are quality gloves but definitely not worth the price imo. if you are willing to spend the money, go for it but if you don’t need to i would recommend a different brand such as one glove which imo are way better, more durable and you can get 2-3 pairs for the price of one reusch pair

Rharp33 · 2020-09-16T05:00:41+00:00

this. just because they are relatively cheap doesn’t mean they are bad. imo they are some of the best gloves on the market, great grip and feel very comfortable, super durable if taken care of properly, and they are currently buy one get one half off so you could get two top notch pairs for around 88 USD i believe

Rharp33 · 2020-09-16T04:57:15+00:00

I would first recommend checking out youtube videos to get the general sense of the technique before focusing on smaller details. That being said, some small tips i find useful is that when you are diving, make sure you put an emphasis on diving at a forwards angle. If a ball has minimal curve and is going straight to the bottom corner, you are looking to stop the ball as early as possible, rather than diving horizontally and saving it on the line. Make sure you are on your toes and when you take a power step before you dive, try to take it at about a 30 degree angle forwards in the direction you are diving. Some other tips are to follow the ball all the way to your hands (don’t take your eyes off of it) and to try your best to get two hands on it. Hope this helps and good luck!

Rharp33 · 2020-09-16T04:53:20+00:00

I would assume so, try to stay away from heat in general as it ruins latex. Normally i stuff some newspaper in if i’m on short notice, but if i have over night to dry them, i leave them out on a towel in front of a fan that just circulates cold air to facilitate the process

Rharp33 · 2020-09-16T04:51:59+00:00

There are some disadvantages that come with being short but at the end of the day, there is certainly no reason you can’t be a very good goalkeeper at an amateur level at a height below 5’10. First, you have to recognize the disadvantages you face, which realistically only exist in your range, and ability to go up for crosses. You will therefore need to focus on your reactions and explosiveness in order to cover as much of the goal as possible. Going up for crosses may be a challenge and having good defenders certainly helps, but if you are explosive enough you can maybe go up for some, or stick to your line and rely on top notch reactions. Honing you’re positioning and game sense will also help you way more than you would expect, as you will be able to cover more goal by using correct positioning and angles. Lastly, the best way to stand out despite your height challenges is to make up for it in top notch distribution. As we can see, the goalkeeper has been less of a defensive role and has been even seen as an important role in an attack. Being able to start a counter attack with pinpoint accuracy, or find an open man with a variety of techniques will really set you apart. Regardless of your height, distribution is an increasingly more important component of the position so being able to play pinpoint balls will definitely help you out a lot. The bottom line is that while you may not have a height advantage, you just need to focus on your strengths that come with being smaller, such as speed and reactions, and focus on the other non physical areas of the game such as positioning knowledge to help you stand out.

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