Sreejesh is India’s number one goalkeeper and a star of the game. Having recently caught up with Sreejesh I learnt that we actually have a lot in common. Both started hockey at age 12, wear OBO gear and both debuted in 2006. We also share many of our views on goalkeeping around the importance of […]
The mental toll of goalkeeping – How to reframe your mindset! Thud! That dreaded sound. Thud! The sound of the ball hitting the backboard. That sound can make you or break you. Your teammates smile, they say well-meaning things like: “Don’t worry. There’s always the next one.” Or “Chin up, Mate!” or the most clichéd […]
I have worn OBO gear throughout my whole international career and feel the safety, comfort and protection provided by the gear is what allows me to perform at my best. The OBO Pelvic guard is one smaller item that makes up my kit but is crucial to my safety. The shape of the guard matches […]
Tell us about your debut and the lead up to that moment. I’ve been in all the national youth teams. So I started off at the u16’s, went up to u18 a year early, and then u21 a year early as well. On my 19th birthday I got a call from the senior national team […]
Bundaberg goalkeeper, Harry Lassig, was diagnosed with stage three Burkitts Lymphoma in 2017 at age fifteen. It was a devastating diagnosis that came with little warning. Harry was a fit, strong and healthy teenager enjoying all of the activities as any other kid would. Two years on, Harry has endured two stem cell transplants, months […]
He isn’t old, in his 40s. His world has been turned upside down. He’s a farmer, but home now is Fiona Stanley Hospital in Perth, where I work in neuro-rehab, helping stroke and MS patients. I asked the man to explain to a group of my young Hockeyroos teammates what a day for him […]
My views on the relationship between team goalkeepers have naturally been shaped by experiences throughout my career and the influence of people I have played with and been coached by. The psychology of goalkeeping is multidimensional. It’s not an easy position by any means and the mental game can often be more important than any […]
The Hockeyroos final tour of the year, we packed our bags and jetted over to Changzhou, China. Following our 4th place finish at the World Cup we were invited along to the Champions Trophy tournament as a late addition. A very exciting opportunity for us as it meant playing 5 other top nations at a […]