Welcome to Goalies Matter
UPDATES & EVENTS
However to help continue our efforts to raise funds for student-athlete mental health education and the two scholarships we are asking the Goalie Community to find it in your hearts to donate towards our mission this holiday season during Giving Tuesday. Any help is greatly appreciated, because every dollar raised will help one of our own get the help they need to battle the demons of mental health. We are not asking a lot, just whatever you can $1 to $200 or more. Your contribution is Greatly Appreciated.
THANK YOU
to all of those who have made purchases from our store to show your love and support for our goalies and the goalie community. Again the proceeds will be going to help educate student-athletes in mental health and how to get help and identify signs of those struggling. However we are also starting to fundraise to provide (2) Scholarships in Honor of Robert Martin to the 6x6 Goalie Academy Summer Goalie Camp.
NEW PROGRAM
Coming Fall/Winter 2024
Coming this Fall/Winter, we will be launching a NEW program that will hopefully meet the definition of "No Goalie Left Behind". Please stay tuned for more updates HERE and on social media. We will be asking for volunteers any age from College Sophomores to Adult from all walks of life but the biggest requirement is your desire and willingness to help younger goalies personally, mentally, and professionally. If this intrigues you, then pay attention to our updates. Once we launch we have a STRONG feeling this is going to take off.
GOALIES MATTER GOALIE PAGE
We are doing something that's been going on now for awhile with Lax Goalie Rats , but we are going to branch off into another direction. We have a Goalies Matter GOALIE Facebook Group/Page that you can join where we will discuss everything goalies face in a year, mental health, club teams, coaching issues, team issues, performance, game day mind setting, equipment etc. This page will allow goalies and goalie coaches to discuss everyday issues with the goalie community to help you through the rigors of being a goalie. The link to the page is listed below. You will have to answer some basic questions in order to prove you are not a BOT, and then you will be accepted.
NEW - Goalies Matter Official
HELMET DECAL & PATCHES
Goalies, Goalie Parents, and Goalie Coaches......we now have Official Helmet Decals that your goalie(s) can display on their helmet to show their support for ALL Goalies and Student-Athlete Mental Health. Plus it will help remind coaches that GOALIES MATTER!!!
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These stickers can be purchased using the link below....however if your purchase something in our Online Store, you will receive 1 FREE decal. . This link will take you to a 3rd party platform. You will also be allowed to make additional donations to help support Goalies Matter and Goalie Mental Health.
What is Goalies Matter?
This Mental Health Support Group was started with the belief that every single one of us (Goalies) is resilient, and that our resilience can be fostered with the help and support of current and former goalies in the lacrosse community. We have also extended our family to include all of our Individualistic Components in other sports i.e Pitchers in Softball/Baseball, QB's in Football, Golfers, Tennis Players, and of course goalies in any team sport. Our supporters provide the place and space for personal growth, self-reflection, learning, and bonding. We invite you to explore all of our resources and content with the hope that you will find the answers you are looking for.
Booking for Fall & Winter
Goalies Matter is dedicated to promoting mental health education and team training for all sports. Our focus is on supporting high school to collegiate athletes. With our expertise and passion, we aim to make a positive impact on the lives of athletes and help them achieve their goals both on and off the field. Join us in our mission to prioritize the well-being of athletes and create a healthier sports community.
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If you are interested in Booking us to help train or speak to your team/athletic department we are taking reservations now. If you are located out of the state of MI, we will book for the weekends to include Fridays.
WE REMEMBER
April 1, 2022 the lacrosse world and the goalie community lost a great young man to suicide. Robert Martin was a Graduate Student at SUNY Binghamton when he passed away. He struggled with depression and warning signs were missed. He was a good soul, a better human, and an amazing goalie. Prayers go out to the Martin Family and Binghamton Men's Lacrosse program.
Contact Us
If you’re seeking support for what you’re going through, you’ve come to the right place. Give us a call, or send us a message and we’ll get back to you soon.
Founder - Brad Gigliotti
Supporting Founder - Lyndsey Munoz
Parental Support - Sheila Bates
248-705-0920