Hi! My name is Faye Post, and I am a senior goalkeeper at Northwestern University. I am majoring in biology and psychology, and I have been a Longstreth/OBO ambassador for almost two and a half years. This holiday season, I am really excited to go back home to spend time with my family and take a little break from school.
If I had a 60-second shopping spree at Longstreth, I think I would waste the first five seconds jumping for joy. Once I locked in, I would first grab the OBO Robo Plus Legguards because they have the biggest surface area while also being super lightweight. This elite combination allows for the best chance at making amazing saves.
Second, I would get the OBO Robo Shoot Out Goalkeeper Stick. This stick is specifically designed for taking shootouts, as it is the maximum legal length of 41". This is especially important to me because I love using my stick in shootout scenarios.
Third, I would get the OBO Robo Protector Plus - Right Hand. I love using this glove as it is a perfect combination of mobility and surface area. I still have a ton of room to move my wrist when using my stick on the ground while also having a huge surface to block shots in the air. Fourth, I grab the OBO Robo Plus Hand Protector - Left Hand. The extra surface area that this glove provides is incredible. When I made the switch to this glove at the start of the season, I was amazed at the saves I could now make on my left side.
Lastly, I would grab the OBO D'Flecta Training Mat. This is a super helpful training tool for a bunch of scenarios. The two I use it for the most are quick reaction saves, which simulate tips in a game, and slower-paced balls with some awkward height that still need to be cleared with power. Can you tell I really love OBO?
Just imagining this shopping spree was super fun because I know how easy it is to do this at Longstreth and how often I'm tempted every time I go into the store or visit the website. When I first started shopping at Longstreth as a young goalkeeper, the store might as well have been Disneyworld with the amount of excitement it created in me.
Now, as a college goalkeeper, I still get that giddy feeling when I see the rows and rows of colorful equipment. However, now I deal more with the online store as I live 12 hours away. They have been great to me my whole career as things wear down, break, or go missing, I know a replacement piece will show up at my doorstep in the next few days. I know I can always count on them to stay protected and perform my best.
Photo Credit: Northwestern University
