What Makes a World-Class Goalkeeper? | Eric Steele

Send us Fan MailWhen you’ve worked with Schmeichel, Van der Sar, and De Gea, you’ve seen everything there is to know about greatness between the posts. In this episode of the Catching Up, Eric Steele – the legendary former Manchester United goalkeeping coach – joins us to share his remarkable journey from Wallsend Boys Club to the world’s biggest stages.Eric opens up about what separates the good from the great, the real meaning of professionalism, and how mindset defines a goalkeeper’s legacy. From Gordon Banks’ gloves to Ben Foster’s famous “iPod King” moment, he reveals the unseen details that build champions – and the humility that sustains them.We dive deep into the psychology of coaching, the evolution of the modern goalkeeper, and why calmness under pressure might just be the greatest superpower in football. Eric also talks about his passion for developing young players through EvoGK, helping the next generation of keepers learn from the very best.Whether you’re a young player, a coach, or simply a football fan, this is a masterclass in mindset, resilience, and the art of goalkeeping – from a man who’s lived it all.#EvoGK #Goalkeeping #EricSteele #ManUnited #GoalkeeperCoaching #FootballPodcast #BenFoster #DavidDeGea #PeterSchmeichel #EdwinVanderSar #CoachingJourney #Mindset #Leadership #YouthDevelopment #VAR🎧 EvoGK Podcast – Stay Connected Website: https://www.evogk.co.uk/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EvoGK?sub_confirmation=1 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2syynkA1lFQKvu4tCjjGzA Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/evogk-catching-up-podcast/id1709429744 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/bb3f6d30-c7cf-48a1-9910-1ad236e52a9e Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evogk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EvoGKAcademy