Strengthen the mindset behind every performance.

No Brain No Game: Junior Players Edition – Part II builds upon the foundations of mental development, helping young footballers better understand how their thoughts, emotions and habits affect the way they train and compete.

Through relatable stories, engaging illustrations and practical “Brain Builder” activities, readers learn valuable strategies for maintaining focus, managing pressure, building confidence and responding positively to challenges.

Written by coach Daniel Santomil, this accessible guide encourages young athletes to become more self-aware, resilient and confident decision-makers—both on and off the field.

Key themes: Focus, confidence, resilience, emotional control, positive habits and learning through challenges
Ideal for: Young players aged 10–12, parents, coaches and educators

Take your mental game to the next level.

No Brain No Game: Junior Players Edition – Part III continues the journey of helping young footballers understand how their thoughts, emotions and decisions influence their performance. Through relatable stories, engaging illustrations and practical “Brain Builder” activities, readers develop stronger focus, confidence, resilience and self-awareness.

Written by coach Daniel Santomil, this easy-to-understand guide encourages young athletes to manage pressure, learn from challenges, make confident decisions and trust themselves—both on and off the field.

Key themes: Focus, confidence, resilience, emotional control, decision-making and personal development
Ideal for: Young players aged 10–12, parents, coaches and educators

One: My Autobiography - Peter Schmeichel

One of football's most iconic goalkeepers tells the story of his extraordinary career, from his early years in Denmark to becoming a Manchester United legend and Champions League winner.

Peter Schmeichel offers an insight into life at the highest level of the game - the pressure, preparation, leadership, mentality and determination required to perform when it matters most.

Why Beyond the Posts recommends it

Goalkeeping is about far more than making saves. Schmeichel's story gives young goalkeepers, players, coaches and parents an insight into the mindset, resilience and leadership behind an elite sporting career.

A great read for aspiring goalkeepers wanting to understand the person and mentality behind one of the game's greats.

Book Details

• Author: Peter Schmeichel

• Format: Paperback

• Pages: 416

• Published: 26 May 2022

Learn to think, train and save like a goalkeeper.

Save Like A Keeper by Ben Lyttleton is a practical and engaging guide for young goalkeepers who want to understand the position and improve their game.

Using examples from some of the world's leading goalkeepers, the book explores the skills, techniques and decision-making behind great goalkeeping - from positioning and shot-stopping to one-on-ones, penalties and communication.

Easy-to-understand explanations, illustrations and real match situations help young players understand not just what a goalkeeper should do, but why.

Great for young goalkeepers aged 8-12 who want to develop their knowledge of the game away from the training pitch.

Football, friendship and life on tour with Tiny Timmy.

Tiny Timmy and his team are heading away on a week-long soccer tour, travelling and playing matches just like a professional team.

But being away from home brings new challenges. Timmy needs to manage the excitement of the tour, perform with his team and deal with missing his family along the way.

Written by Australia football legend Tim Cahill, On Tour! combines football, teamwork and an engaging story in an easy-to-read format for younger football fans.

Great for young footballers aged 7-10 who love the game and are beginning to enjoy reading independently.

Football, confidence and learning to bounce back with Tiny Timmy.

Tiny Timmy is out of form. The harder he tries, the harder scoring seems to become. With Coach Cruz, a new assistant and the support of his team, Timmy has to work out how to get back to enjoying his football.

Written by Australian football legend Tim Cahill, Time To Celebrate! combines football, friendship, perseverance and plenty of fun in an easy-to-read story for young football fans.

Great for young footballers who love the game and are developing confidence, resilience and independent reading skills.