Because the margin of error is so thin, goalkeepers must have the mental constitution to handle the pressure and shake off mistakes. This section outlines some ways for a goalkeeper to keep things positive and help them along even when things aren't going well.

Mental training can teach you to:

1) Prepare for the game
2) Expect greatness
3) Avoid stress
4) Visualize
5) Relax and rest more
6) Avoid distractions

How does training your mind improve your game?

Goal keeping is definitely the most mentally demanding position in all of sports. The burden on the man between the posts is great. He has the power to determine between the winners and the losers. Thus, the pressure is immense and proper mental training may be the only thing that may help him out-perform the rest.
A chat with top notch goalkeepers will reveal that each and every one of them, at one point or another underwent tremendous mental pressure, either before, during or even after a game.

If you are a goalkeeper, you probably know that:

1) Games are stressful and demanding
2) Games may require travel and interruption of a regular schedule
3) Games are sometimes played back to back leaving little time for recuperation

Mental readiness gives you:

1) a strong mind
2) mental alertness
3) the ability to block out outside interferences
4) the ability to focus and not even for a split second lose sight of the ball
5) and much more!