MY FIRST EVER GLOVE RELEASED

Hello, my name is Matthew, but everyone who knows me calls me Quicky. I started this website to share my passion for goalkeeping with the wider world, so others can benefit from my experience and expertise. I first fell in love with goalkeeping when I was introduced to my first real experience of football at the age of 10, being coached by a goalkeeper named Jon Sheffield.

The way Jon explained and guided me through the position resonated deeply. I fell in love with goalkeeping and knew this was what I wanted. Everything clicked. That moment sparked the first flame of my journey in both goalkeeping and the coaching industry. Along the way as a young player, I was fortunate to work with excellent goalkeeper coaches such as Matt George and Mick Payne, who fuelled my obsession with their world-class coaching. It’s amazing how things come full circle: Mick Payne is now a Quick Gloves ambassador, and Matt George is also an ambassador while supporting Quick Goalkeeping as both a mentor and coaching guest!

Fast forward to age 16, I had the opportunity to join Plymouth Argyle Football Club on an educational scholarship. I learned the trade of coaching while playing football and futsal against the likes of Exeter, Swindon, Bournemouth, Barcelona, and Chelsea. I also had the honour of wearing my country’s colours in futsal.

Although I enjoyed success as a player, I fell even more in love with coaching. I was trusted to work with Plymouth Argyle’s Long-Term Player Development Centres, advanced centres, and academy goalkeepers. When my scholarship ended, it was time to think about my future beyond playing. Naturally, I chose to pursue coaching. I studied Football Coaching and Development at Marjon University, graduating with a 2:1 (it would of been a 1st if I wasn’t playing football when I should of been at one of my exams!).

Once this was all over, I couldn’t wait to start full-time as a goalkeeper coach. My first role took me to Qatar, where I played football, coached in elite academies, and coached in schools (sometimes even in the classroom!). I was also trusted to coach goalkeepers at a club aiming for professional status, where one of my keepers saved a decisive penalty in the final match to secure promotion to Qatar Stars League 2. While the experience was phenomenal, I found myself drawn to the school side of things, where I developed a real interest in education, learning, and teaching.

So, when the opportunity arose, I left Qatar on a Monday, flew home, and that same day began studying for my PGCE at Plymouth University. I later achieved a distinction, then returned to Marjon for a master’s in education, again graduating with distinction. My thesis focused on a new approach to goalkeeper training, incorporating learning theories, and also achieved distinction (or an A* for us older guys!). During those two years, I excelled in Connectivism, Constructivism, and Humanistic learning theories. I’ve since combined these with my UEFA B qualification to shape the unique coaching approach I use today.

This journey led to the creation of Quick Goalkeeping, where I now offer face-to-face coaching for local goalkeepers and clubs and even abroad, as well as online coaching, events, courses, and self-help guides for keepers further afield.

As much as I enjoy coaching, I also felt called to extend my support in another way… through goalkeeper gloves! Too often, when goalkeepers asked me for glove recommendations, I found that the big-name brands simply weren’t meeting the needs of the local community. My goal was clear: to create a glove that went beyond expectations in comfort, grip, aesthetics, and durability. After countless trials and conversations with those who truly understand the game, I developed what is now known as the Quick Goalkeeper Glove.

Since 2022, I’ve had the privilege of equipping more than 1000+ goalkeepers with gloves built to withstand the demands of the game without breaking the bank. Quick Goalkeeper gloves have become a name associated with quality and reliability, something I’m incredibly proud of.

All of these experiences have led to where I am today: running my own goalkeeper coaching business and glove brand to support goalkeeping excellence for everyone. Now that you know more about me, you can call me Quicky too!

I’m here to support you every step of the way. Let’s elevate your game together, shall we? Get in touch and let’s find the best way I can help you!