A Parent’s Reaction Will Help Shape Their Goalie’s Growth After Failure and Rejection In the world of goaltending, failure isn’t just part of the game—it’s part of the journey. Whether your child is new to the crease or playing at a high level, they will face moments of disappointment: Letting in a tough goal, getting cut […]
A Goalie Alignment Cue for Clean T-Push Execution Goaltending is not just about explosive movement—it’s about controlled movement. The best goalies don’t just get there fast; they get there with structure, with balance, and with full control of their stance assembly. One powerful cue that reinforces this mastery is: “Carry the Basket.” What Does “Carry the Basket” Mean? Picture yourself […]
Don’t Just Stretch — Train to Move Strong and Stay Injury-Free. When people think about moving better, they often talk about being flexible. But being flexible doesn’t always mean you can move well in the crease. Here’s the difference: Flexibility is how far a muscle can stretch. (Think of a rubber band — how far […]
Improvements Critically Rely on Information When it comes to getting better at anything — whether it’s making a save in the crease, sharpening technical movement, or becoming a more effective leader for your teammates — one truth stands out: improvements critically rely on information. Information is the foundation that tells you what’s working, what isn’t, […]
What Every Goalie Parent Should Know About Movement Mechanics In our goalie development, we often use the phrase “form and function” when teaching movement and technique. But for young goalies—and even experienced ones—it’s easy to lose sight of what these words actually mean in the context of practice execution. So, let’s make it simple and […]
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