Welcome to Goalies Matter
UPDATES & EVENTS
The Podcast is LIVE!!!
Click below to get to the PODCAST page and start listening....more episodes are inthe making
Please join us on this journey as we battle Goalies Mental Health TOGETHER!!!
Our 1st Documentary - "Unmasked"
Produced by our Digital Content Creators
Caroline Potteiger - IG @carolinep.media Rachel Costello - IG @rc-digitalproductions
AVAILABLE
NOW
You think it's easy standing in front of a net 2–3 times our size, trying to stop pucks, balls, or shots flying at us from every angle?
Think again.
Stopping shots? That’s the easy part.
What’s not easy is the pressure. The stress. The expectations—not just from coaches, teammates, and parents—but from ourselves.
This documentary takes you Behind the Mask—to show what it’s really like to be a goalie from a mental health perspective. It’s more than just a position on the field or ice. It’s a mindset. It’s a burden. And it’s a battle most people never see.
The goal?
To create awareness and understanding before anyone jumps to judge a goalie’s performance. We’re not just athletes—we’re humans carrying the weight of the game on our shoulders.
The more YOU know, the more YOU'LL understand.
Mental Health Mentorship Program
The "Backups" Program
NOW Open - Accepting Applications
Welcome to Our New Mentorship Program – With a Positive Twist!
We’re excited to introduce a brand new Mentorship Program designed just for you! What makes this program special is that your mental health comes first — even before performance and goals.
The main goal of this program is to support your well-being, help you through challenges, and prevent mental health struggles before they begin. We focus on building strength from the inside out, so when tough times happen, you’re ready to adapt and grow.
Our mission is to shift from just reacting to stress and anxiety, to learning how to prevent it — together.
As part of the program, you’ll be matched with a coach or athlete who shares your interests and supports your personal mental health journey.
You can choose to be a "Starter" (mentee) or a "Backup" (mentor) — both roles are important! Our “Backups” are caring, trustworthy individuals who are here to guide and encourage you every step of the way.
Ready to join? Click the link below to visit the “Backups” tab and learn more or apply.
Let’s grow stronger together — from the inside out
Goalies Vs Everybody
OPENING SOON (Nov 2025)!!!
Once the store closes the vendor will begin production by the end of the week. When the orders are completed we will pick them up, pack, process, and ship out as quick as possible.
Click the button below to access the Online Pop-Up Store
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.
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.
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
