Testimonials

I've worked with Steve for around three years now at Swindon, and hope to continue. He has had a massive impact on my goalkeeping, helping me to improve constantly and learn from every session. Steve has overseen my development from Under 14's through to achieving my full time scholarship at the club and without him i feel this would not have been possible. Steve helped me towards this as he made special efforts and went out of his way to give me extra coaching over the summer periods. For this i thank Steve for helping me to take a step closer to achieving my dream. As well as being a great coach Steve is a very sociable guy, easy to talk to and get along with and he often talks to me about the mental side of the game and is always there for me to discuss any concerns or ideas I have about my game. I would recommend Steve to any keeper, if they are willing to learn he is more than capable of teaching.

Leigh Bedwell - Swindon Town Youth Team Goalkeeper

"Steve Hale has been such a support and help to my football career so far. He is an excellent coach that's been dedicated and committed to helping encourage my maximum ability both on the pitch and in training. Steve has never hesitated in helping me with extra training or any advice i've needed. I would recommend him to anyone who is looking for a good goalkeeping coach."

Mark Scott - Swindon Town Goalkeeper

"I would like to thank Steve for all the hard work he has done with me over the last year. He has helped me immensely in all parts of my game and helped me also become mentally stronger. I would recommend Steve to anyone who wants to be a goalkeeper as he will get the maximum ability out of you and push you as far as he can. He is not only a very good goalkeeping coach he is also someone who you can talk to if you have any problems about how you are playing or what you can improve on. I owe alot to Steve and im looking forward to working with him over the rest of this season."

Callum Antell - Former Swindon Town Youth Team Goalkeeper (Now at Hibernian)

"Steve has been nothing but help since I first met him. I feel he’s improved my all-round game in many aspects and I owe Steve much applause and praise for everything he has done for me on and off the pitch. I believe there has been a significant improvement in my game since working with Steve from the start of the season and can’t thank him enough for this! He is always detailed and informative when explaining and discussing points and drills which is key for any goalkeeper looking to improve their game. He helps psychologically which is a huge part of goalkeeping these days and is experienced which is why I look forward to every session with Steve and can’t recommend him highly enough to any keeper at any level."

Jamie Stephens - Former Swindon Town Youth Team Goalkeeper (Now at Liverpool)

"Steve has recently joined us as goalkeeping coach and stats man. He has done alot of work with Bathy (Matt Bath, first team goalkeeper), there is a goalkeepers union and he has worked wonders with Bathy's confidence. Also his stats on games make interesting reading and now I would not want to be without them."

Brian Hughes - First Team Manager at Zamaretto Premier Side Cirencester Town

"Whilst Declan is a new member to your training school, he just picked up the "most improved" player award at Ferndale Rodbourne awards night on Saturday. This is down to new skills that he has acquired since joining your goalkeeping school."

Many Thanks

Marc

"I wanted to state how delighted I am at the progress my son Ross is making whilst currently attending The Steve Hale Goalkeeping School.

The quality of the coaching given to Ross by Steve has been exceptional. Ross joined the School last summer and his skill level, ability to read the game and confidence has increased enormously. This has been demonstrated by Ross' performances in league and cup matches for his Club side. For example, He has earned clean sheets in his last four matches and produced some very slick goalkeeping. His improvement can be directly attributable to Steve Hale's coaching.

The Goalkeeping School is very professionally run and Steve has a genuine rapport with the boys they coach. I would highly recommend the School to budding young Goalkeepers who want to develop their goalkeeping education."

Andy Milloy

"Our son Marcus has been attending the Steve Hale Goalkeeping School for 18 months now which we are extremely happy with. Our son enjoys the experience of being around other goalkeepers and the training we believe to be exceptionally good. He is given one to one training with very competent staff, if a particular area is causing a problem that needs extra work.

We have seen our son grow in confidence as a person and as a goalkeeper and we expect this to continue the more sessions he attends."

Thank you for your hard work!

Dawn & Derek

"We are really pleased with the progress Dan has made since attending Steve Hale Goalkeeping School. Every week he looks forward to it, he has made some good friends at the school. He has also been selected to play for his league representative team."

Paul Lawrence

"Max has been training with Steve for 2 1/2 years when he first started at Stratton under 6's. He has really enjoyed the sessions and has shown great progress. In January 2008 Max was spotted by a Swindon Town Scout and now attends the Centre of Excellence where thankfully he continues to get his coaching from Steve. It amazes me how many different drills for goalkeeping Steve comes up with!! Even after 2 1/2 years Max isn't bored and enjoys his sessions and continues to develop and recently won a "Player of the Day" award at a tournament."

We owe alot to Steve!!

Caroline Matthews (Mum to Max Matthews aged 8)

"I just wanted to drop you a quick email to say a huge thank you for your wonderful coaching with Ryan. He has started this season as a confident and competent goalkeeper thanks to your goalkeeping school, Monday evening goalkeeper training and extra sessions he has had with you. I can thoroughly recommend all your training sessions to any keeper who wants to be the best they can be. As you know he has only been in the position of goalkeeper for 6 months but looking at the way he plays you would never know this. Thank you so much."

Hayley Gillie

"Alex Mathews has been our regular keeper for the last three years and we have noticed big improvements in his technique and confidence over that time which must in large part be attributable to Alex's attendance at the Steve Hale Goalkeeping School. Alex was always a good shot-stopper but now has much greater spatial awareness and an improved positioning sense and his overall skills and technique have come on leaps and bounds."