How Can I Help my Goalie Develop? Part 2
Hockey Camps Let's talk about hockey camps. What are they good for and how often should I use them? Hockey camps are great for ice time and lots of instruction. What questions should I ask [...]
How Can I Help My Goalie Develop? Part 1
Part 1 - Goalie Schools All coaching is good coaching - that said, it is extremely hard to get coaching for goalies. From the high school player who stays late to work with your goalie [...]
A Day in their Skates
I was trying to think about what to write about as a goalie Mom. I have 2 children, a boy (age 11) a girl (age 9), who are both goalies. My son has been [...]
Once a Goalie, Always a Goalie
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve asked myself this very question. Why would anyone choose to be a goaltender? I remember writing an article that started with a line that read, “And so [...]
Goalies Are Not Team Practice Targets
As another season begins my child is excited to play between the pipes for this team. As the coach, I would like to remind you that the goalie is not your team’s target and I have [...]
Is the Backup Really the Backup?
Have you ever been at a game and watched the goalie struggle and wonder why they aren’t pulling them? You watch as he or she isn’t moving well, they seem frustrated and are getting lit [...]