Glenn Morris: Still Number One at 41 - The Record-Breaker’s Secrets to Longevity & 124 Clean Sheets
Beyond The Box: Goalkeeping’s Untold Mindset, Mistakes and Madness
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Veteran goalkeeper Glenn Morris opens up on the art of longevity behind the gloves. From non-league beginnings to over 600 professional games, Glenn shares the mindset, habits, and humility that have sustained him across two decades in the Football League.
From embracing dips in form to leading through calm consistency, Glenn reveals why substance beats hype, how to build resilience through routine, and the perspective that keeps him grounded season after season.
Talking preparation, professionalism, and passion for the craft, this is a deep dive into what it really takes to stay at the top and love the game for life.
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Chapters
1. Intro (00:00:00)
2. "The Cat” Joins the Show (00:00:18)
3. The Evolution of Goalkeeping (00:00:55)
4. Learning to Play with Your Feet (00:01:49)
5. Freedom & Longevity Mindset (00:02:45)
6. Staying Locked In: Talk Yourself Focused (00:03:44)
7. Finding Your Voice (00:05:40)
8. Authentic Leadership Over Aggression (00:06:08)
9. How Criticism Kills Confidence (00:07:36)
10. The Bentley Example (00:08:36)
11. Defining Mindset & Professionalism (00:10:04)
12. Authenticity & Knowing Who You Are (00:11:30)
13. The Turning Point: Aldershot & Bezo (00:13:54)
14. Why Bezo Works (00:16:07)
15. Number Two Mindset (00:17:35)
16. Crawley: From Coach to Starter (00:18:34)
17. Mistakes, Trauma & Rebuilding Confidence (00:21:02)
18. Learning to Reset (00:24:58)
19. The Power of Sleep & Routine (00:26:58)
20. From Coke & Cookies to Clean Eating (00:29:22)
21. No Excuses & Still Improving (00:32:14)
22. Potential & Perfection (00:33:33)
23. Mentors & Mistake Management (00:38:53)
24. Fathers & Football (00:43:16)
25. Leadership by Example (00:46:00)
26. Then vs Now: Football’s Evolution (00:47:58)
27. Pressure, Social Media & Fans (00:50:19)
28. Longevity at Crawley (00:52:46)
29. Strengths & Style (00:54:14)
30. The Future: Playing Until It’s Time (00:55:36)
31. Still Loving It (00:57:54)
32. Life in the Lower Leagues (00:58:52)
33. Records & Recognition (01:02:46)
34. Life Perspective & Family (01:04:42)
35. The Sacrifices Fans Don’t See (01:08:06)
36. Three Lessons for Young Keepers (01:09:06)
37. Resetting After Mistakes (01:11:35)
38. Final Reflections (01:12:33)
4 episodes