The Love of Goalkeeping - Tomaz Lasic

The Love of Goalkeeping

By: Tomaz Lasic, Ric Charlesworth (Foreword by), Sebastian Lasic (Illustrator)

Paperback | 20 October 2020

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What is common to goalkeepers in all sports?


This is not a coaching manual full of exercises in a particular sport nor a biography made of stories and goalkeeping anecdotes. Unlike most books about goalkeeping, it is an exploration of many unique physical, mental and developmental demands and characteristics of goalkeeping that seem to consistently match across sports with a goalkeeper.


The book combines the author's own experience, research across various fields, survey responses and conversations with over one hundred goalkeepers, coaches and families of goalkeepers across many sports, countries, genders, ages and expertise levels.


The Love of Goalkeeping aims to introduce the reader to the world of goalkeeping and bring together all who care about goalkeepers across sports to see how we can learn from and help each other in doing what we love.

Industry Reviews

"I recommend this unique book to both those seeking the competitive edge or anyone just interested in better understanding goalkeeping and goalkeepers in any sport. The passion for goalkeeping shines through!"

Ratko Rudic, 4 x Olympic Champion water polo coach, ISHOF Hall of Fame


"No matter what your sport, this book is a beauty which can be easily read and is full of knowledge and advice. Every coach should have it on their shelf or in their laptop."

Ric Charlesworth, dual Olympic Champion hockey coach, author


"Every lay person or a professional coach alike can find in this book things to help them understand how and why the position of a goalkeeper is so unique and important. An ideal mix of experience, knowledge and above all the love of working with and understanding goalkeepers."

Aljaz Pavlic, EHF Master Handball Coach


"I wish I had this book when just starting in goals because I see so much of myself in it now. A great resource for novices and veterans alike."

Tess Hosking, water polo goalkeeper


"As a mother of a 15 year old, I've realised that I can't influence his choice in being a goalkeeper as opposed to a field player. Thank you Tomaz, your book has given me insight into his need to identify as a goalkeeper and the story he wants to write."

Daele Dobson, mother


"Everything written in this book is without doubt relatable to the ongoing challenges of coaching the next generations of goalkeepers. It's a fascinating position with so many components to bring together and assist in performance when it all matters - game day!"

Danny Milosevic, Socceroos, Leeds United FC, Perth Glory FC


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