Developmental Goaltending

Hello & Welcome to the Academy!

You have to be tough to be the goalie.

The Academy explores 9 key elements of developmental goaltending. As you explore each new element you will learn from some of the greatest goalies who ever played the game. You will collaborate with some of the top minds in hockey. Most importantly, you will develop valuable critical thinking skills and your own blueprint for success in goaltending and in life.

Here are the 9 Elements:

TEAMWORK
Teamwork is the core of great goaltending.

ATTITUDE
Attitude is everything.

OBJECTIVES & LEVELS
Establish your goals.

PRACTICE SESSIONS & GAMES
Practice the craft.

SKILL DEVELOPMENT
Get better.

HOCKEY IQ
Acquire knowledge.

STRATEGY
Apply your skills.

KNOWLEDGE
Placing value.

RESOURCES
Function effectively.

The first Law of Goaltending:

Attitude is everything. It's not what happens but how you handle it that matters most.