Hi CaitlinSC. I have filled in your survery and also posted the link on our Club Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/SuttonColdfieldHC) so hopefully you'll get a few more responses. Very best of luck. Phippo

i cant get onto the survey but i think having a bit of padding on the inside of the leg would be helpful

thanks so much, thats awesome :D i really appreciate it. littlekeeper99, ill check it now.

no problem and have you got any ideas on what you are going to change yet?

after analysing the results i have back so far, the 3 main areas highlighted are: elbow pads (most issues/adjustments and most injuries) and kicker straps (most issues/ adjustments). im looking at developing initial ideas for all before choosing one to develop further into prototypes/ possible solutions.

Can't get onto the survey but I'd like to see the following; a new more flexible arm guard with less gaps an adjustment to the Rebound RHP, more flexibility is needed I seen someone somewhere, possibly on here, that was developing a hockey trainer for goalkeepers where the obo straps fitted into grooves on the bottom of the trainer. I think that's a fantastic idea.

Hi Caitlin. The comment, above, about goalies trainers is a useful one. What I would like to add to that is, how about looking to increase the thickness to both sides of the trainer as even though kickers give good protection a hard shot close to you can still be quite painful. Any thoughts. Simon Bullen. 4XI keeper Norwich City HC.

I second that there should be trainer made, with cut outs for the straps and side protection against hard shots, maybe a thin piece of plastic? The other piece of equipment that needs re-designing are the shorts, they are too long and interfere on my pads and have started cutting in to the foam on my pads :( So maybe adjustable length shorts with removable/interchangeable padding? Im only in Mansfield so can come help with testing anytime :)

Really like the idea of the keepers trainers, would definitely buy a pair if they were available. A problem that I constantly have is with keeping my pads tight throughout the course of a game, I am forever tightening my pads when I am not required in the play. So something that could keep pads tight would be cool!

Hi Caitlin I think the trainers inside is a great idea and also keeping the straps tight on the leg guards are a problem sometimes. I am playing for Loughborough Students so if you need any help testing or anything then i would be happy to help :)

Hi all, the project is going well :) i have put a little presentation together of ideas, if your interested in seeing it, drop me line: caitlin.clarke2009@my.ntu.ac.uk i appreciate all the feedback i can get, although i only have a few weeks left!! Adam, Ollie, it would be great to get in contact, have you guys try out a few designs thanks you all so much for your help

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