Lee Robinson is an English Professional Goalkeeper who is co-founder of The Modern Day Goalkeeper (@themoderndaygk on Instagram). Robinson has had 2 separate spells with Rangers as well as winning the Scottish Challenge Cup twice, the Scottish Second Division and earning a place in the PFA Scotland Team of the Year.
WHAT’S YOUR PROFESSIONAL PLAYING EXPERIENCE TO DATE?
I started my career at Glasgow Rangers in 2003 aged 17. I was there for 6 years although I had 2 loan spells with Greenock Morton and Queen of the South in the Scottish Championship also. I made my debut for Rangers aged 19 in a home game at Ibrox vs. Hearts.
I left Rangers in 2009 and joined Kilmarnock but only played one game for them vs. Hibernian and I was awarded man of the match! I left Kilmarnock in 2010 and joined Queen of the South for a 2nd time playing 10 games before taking a break from the game for 6 months. I then rejoined Queen of the South in July 2011 and stayed for 2 years winning the League and Cup Double in 2012/2013.
I then went to Sweden to play for OFK Ostersund short-term before joining Raith Rovers in 2014, winning the Challenge Cup vs. Rangers (again being named man of the match! ). I rejoined Rangers for a 2nd time in July 2014 making 10 appearances before taking a one year break from football. My most recent move was moving to Queen of the South for a 3rd time in July 2016 and that’s where I am at the moment.
WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO LAUNCH THE MODERN DAY GK?
The reason we decided to start @themoderndaygk is to help young Goalkeepers reach their true potential - exactly what I didn't do! I was expected to play at the highest level but for certain reasons I got nowhere near and feel I have all the experience to help any young Goalkeeper through every step of trying to make it to the top level. My brother Mark is a top Strength and Conditioning coach so between us we feel we can really improve every aspect of a Goalkeeper’s game, technically physically and mentally!
WHAT SERVICES DOES THE MODERN DAY GK PROVIDE?
The service the @themoderndaygk provides is to look after all aspects of a Goalkeepers career. Providing advice, technical coaching, physical work and all other areas. We haven't started coaching yet but we have a lot of high profile young Goalkeepers asking to come train with us, 2 of them are England Internationals who will be coming in over the next few weeks!
WHERE DO YOU DRAW INSPIRATION FROM FOR YOUR INSTAGRAM & YOU TUBE VIDEOS?
The inspiration behind our videos is to ensure young Goalkeepers reach their full potential. Conventional goalkeeper training (which I've had throughout my career) hasn’t done me any favours at all. I prefer to make everything game-related when I train.
WHICH ATTRIBUTES ARE MOST IMPORTANT FOR A GOALKEEPER TO EXCEL IN THE MODERN GAME?
Mentality is always the biggest aspect of being a Goalkeeper at any level . Being comfortable with the ball at your feet is crucial. Physical strength is so important these days as the game is more focused on athletes now as opposed to natural talent. I love to see naturally talented keepers but like many other sports, sadly this isn't the most important thing anymore.
ANY AMBITIONS TO BRING YOUR TRAINING FURTHER AFIELD?
We'd love to take @themoderndaygk to the U.S. at some point in the near future, whether on a permanent basis or to help run academies/workshops.
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