How Goalies Get Strong, Stable Ankles
Before I get into it, I want to make sure we are clear on the topic of this article. If your ankles feel like they are going to snap when…
Too much emphasis on speed for goalies?
Is there too much emphasis on speed for goalies? That’s an odd question isn’t it? And the answer is “Yes” …and “No”. How’s that for wishy-washy? Let me explain. The…
Lead Side Focus: Interview with Eli Wilson
One of my favourite things is learning from goalie coaches, it’s why I am already looking forward to the Network Goaltending Symposium that isn’t until JUNE! Here’s why I love…
The NHL caliber workout…
I get this request a lot and I want to make sure we are clear on what this means. The request is this… “Hi, my name is so-and-so and I…
Goalies today are in trouble…
Remember when getting your ‘bell rung’ was just part of the game? Now we realize that it is actually brain trauma and what’s worse it is cumulative, so the effects…
He ignored his Goalie Coach…
Not something that I would typically recommend. It sounds bad, because he pays his coach a lot of money for on-ice training and has improved his performance dramatically since starting…
Productive vs. Painful – how to use the lacrosse ball for mobility
This could be a follow up to the post on Focused Practice because you are leaving a lot on the table when you use the lacrosse ball (LAX) for your…
Power of accountability
It hasn’t failed me yet. Setting up a training system that includes accountability improves results. Not sometimes, EVERY TIME. There is a magic about it. I see it at RevCon…
Purposeful practice… where do you feel it?
In the gym I will glance over at an athlete who is foam rolling or doing some other mobility drill and their mind is a million miles away. They are…
Quick Reference Guide For Hockey Goalies
I was happy to contribute “The 5 Definitive Exercises For Every Goalie” to the Pro Stock Hockey Goalie E-Book. You will also see a great article from Mitch Korn in there…