Nearly 30 years in, people still ask why I have stayed with J4K for so long, and the answer is simple — because of young goalkeepers like Flo! I could have chased bigger money elsewhere over the years, sat in boardrooms in a suit talking numbers with people who only cared about the money and not the people behind it, but I knew I could never stomach that. What keeps me going is getting a message, an email, or a photo like the one that landed today. J4K was never just a goalkeeper glove brand to me — it’s always been part of a goalkeeper’s journey. I meet goalkeepers when they buy their first pair of gloves, or when they walk into one of our training centres, and then I get to watch them grow: Gaining confidence, improving as keepers, becoming young adults. Some go semi-pro, some turn fully professional, some earn scholarships in the States, and some just grow into confident young people who still love the position. Knowing J4K played some small part in their journey- that is where the real satisfaction is for me. Florence Blades has been part of the J4K family for years, and when I saw this photo and the email from her dad Martin today, it underlines why I still do J4K to this day! “Hi Ray, The picture is Blades going back to her primary school as she went to watch their new girls’ team and saw they didn’t have any gloves!” “She said, ‘we have to fix that! So we took four pairs over to the school and they were over the moon. All in great condition for them to start the next J4K keeper.” Just imagine if more and more youngsters — who will obviously be adults themselves one day — grew up acting as thoughtfully for others as Flo did. What a much better world we would be living in heh! Well done, Flo. Myself and the whole J4K community are so proud of you

Guys, if you are looking to purchase goalkeeper gloves in OCT - and willing to do about 5 mins worth of typing, I am happy to give you a 50% OFF discount of your order - (But this is only for month of OCT) If interested DM me - Please Note: I can only offer this to 5 members. Also, if you have messaged me the past week, I would have missed your DM as i have been away and come back to over 100 Dms, so going to struggle to check these out.

Each week, I invite you to share your biggest win. This isn't about the scoreline, but rather what aspects of your goalkeeping you improved or what new product you got to enhance your game. Additionally, can you name three things you are grateful for? These don't have to be goalkeeper-related. The reason I do this is simple: everyone has tough weeks. Reflecting on and writing down your recent wins and what you're grateful for is a PROVEN way to realise that life is pretty great and you're a very lucky person. To get you started, here’s my win and what I'm thankful for this week: MY WIN: Getting over 5700 members and growing in this community, WHAT I AM GRATEFUL FOR: 1. Finally getting the free course live for you guys. 2. The amazing weather we have been having. 3. Adding another 9 goalkeepers to the J4K goalkeeper glove sponsorship program. Share your win below and what you’re grateful for. Let's keep INSPIRING each other - Comment below, whats your wins.👇👇👇 And Remember, you are ALOT better off than what you may think ❤️ Ray

Morning, keepers. Kickoff's creeping closer and that nervous energy is normal — it means you care. The best 'keepers don't try to get rid of it, they channel it. So let's use this thread as your warm-up ritual. 👉 What's your go-to pre-game ritual or song to get your head right? Maybe it's a song that gets you locked in, a routine you never skip, or a phrase you repeat to yourself in the tunnel. Whatever it is — drop it below. Also, read a few other comments below from other community members before you leave for the game. You're not walking out there alone today. 🔥 Lets inspire each other!