Goalie Training
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Spriggs Goaltending
Winnipeg
Year-round / TBA
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Goalie Training
Spriggs Goaltending
Spriggs Goaltending
Winnipeg
Ongoing / year-round
Why Goalies Need Specialized Coaching
Goaltending isn't just another hockey position. It demands unique skills, techniques, and mental approaches that generalist coaches can't effectively teach.
Position-Specific Technique
Pad work, glove positioning, blocker angles, and stick handling are goalie-specific. Only goalie coaches teach these properly.
Mental Component
Goaltending has unique psychological demands. Confidence, pressure management, and resilience are trainable skills.
Small Group Learning
Goalie coaching requires 2-4 goalies maximum. Large groups don't work—goalies need personalized instruction.
Puck-Handling Skills
Modern goalies manage the puck actively. This requires different training than traditional positioning focus.
Core Goalie Training Areas
Technical Skills
Pad work, glove technique, blocker angles, stick positioning, and positioning fundamentals. Build proper technique from the start.
Game Positioning
Angle play, reading plays, managing rebounds, and staying ready. Understand positioning at game speed.
Mental Skills
Confidence building, pressure management, recovery after goals, and mental resilience. Goalies who struggle mentally rarely improve technically.
Puck Handling & Communication
Modern goalie role includes puck management and defensive communication. Teach goalies to be field generals.
Programs for Every Goalie Level
Beginner (Ages 8-10)
Learn fundamentals, build confidence, equipment comfort. Fun-focused introduction to position.
Cost: $400-700
Developing (Ages 11-13)
Advance technique, game situations, building commitment. Skill development focus.
Cost: $700-1,200
Competitive (Ages 14-16)
Elite technique, mental skills, game strategy. Prepare for elite play.
Cost: $1,200-2,000
Advanced (Ages 17+)
Professional-level coaching, specialization, elite conditioning.
Cost: $1,500-3,000+
How to Evaluate a Goalie Coach
Essential Credentials
Good signs
- ✓ Played goalie competitively
- ✓ Goalie-specific coaching cert
- ✓ Named successful goalies
- ✓ Small group sizes (2-4)
- ✓ Video analysis included
- ✓ Trial session available
Watch out
- ✗ "Coach all positions equally"
- ✗ No goalie playing background
- ✗ Large group sessions (6+)
- ✗ No success stories/examples
- ✗ Focuses only on drills
- ✗ No progress tracking
What Success Looks Like
First 4 Weeks
Increased comfort in pads, confidence building, visible technique improvement.
8-12 Weeks
Measurable skill improvement, better game performance, stronger mental resilience.
4-6 Months
Competitive-level play readiness, leadership from the crease, advanced technique mastery.
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