Without proper instruction, most young goaltenders will have developed dozens of pre-conditioned bad habits. 

Jamie McGuire is constantly modernizing his teaching methods because he believes that the goaltender position is always evolving.  He has created a unique approach to teaching today's goaltenders that is based on breaking pre-conditioned habits by training the body and mind through repetition in order to develop sound muscle memory and drastically improve a goaltenders overall play. 

We do not teach or force feed a specific "style" at McGuire Goaltending.  It is our job to provide tools for all situations that may occur in a game + to get the most out of each individual student based on their age, ability + level.

Our intention at McGuire Goaltending is to simplify the position, not complicate it.

Too many goalie coaches / schools today have attempted to create tiresome and complicated "systems" that are hard to understand and even harder to follow.

Goaltending today is about positioning, crease movement + awareness, technique, reading the play + simplicity. A goaltenders job is to be in the right position in the crease before the puck is released by the shooter.  This way a goaltender is able to have the puck hit their bodies and then be responsible to either smother it or properly steer the rebound.  The best goaltenders in the world usually make the position look easy + effortless.

"Big Saves", although sometimes necessary, are as a result of not being in the right position in the crease.

Let's forget the 21 point systems, the 8 zones, and all the other complicated "systems" and get back to teaching goaltenders how to skate more effectively, how to be in the right position at the right time, how to perfect their stance, how to improve their goalie specific crease movements, how to communicate with the players on their team, how to properly play the puck + the other basic fundamentals of the position.

Goalie Specific Power-Skating, Increasing Foot Speed, Proper Recovery Techniques + Puck Handling are emphasized in all areas of our programs in order to help goalies of all ages and levels increase their speed and agility, ensuring consistent + proper positioning.

We welcome goalies of all ages and levels.

(All Private / Semi-Private Lessons, Camps + Clinics will be held at Canlan Ice Sports at York University unless otherwise noted.)

MGHD Goaltending Program Includes: 1. Learn to “gap out” – close gap between yourself and the shooter 2. Pivot quicker and properly 3. C-cuts  |  T-push  |  Shuffle 4. Developing better foot speed 5. Rebound control  |  Steering 6. Proper butterfly techniques (slide, recovery push, hard drop, post integration) 7. Puck handling 8. Improving muscle memory 9. Improving overall reaction time 10. Improve verbal communication skills on the ice 11. Understanding the position 12. Proper stance + glove positioning 13. The mental aspect of goaltending - Learning to deal with adversity 14. Tracking the puck more efficiently 15. Playing angles 16. Proper Recovery Techniques 17. Improving Crease Awareness 18. Passing + Clearing 19. Down Low Attacks The bottom line: McGuire Goaltending goalies only camps + clinics allow goalies to improve their skills through the repetition of proper fundamentals in a fun, up-tempo environment with encouragement from experienced hockey professionals. "Do not try to be better than somebody else, but never stop trying to be the best you can be"    - John Wooden, Former UCLA Basketball Coach

MGHD Goaltender Development Services Private + Semi-Private Lessons Clinics Summer Camps March Break Camps Christmas Camps Team Goalie Coaches Video Analysis of Games Instructors attending games and providing a written analysis Mentoring Programs Goalie Specific Off Ice Training Programs Customized Clinics for Minor Hockey Associations

2010 March Break Goalie Camps Full Day Camp  -  8:30am - 4:00pm Monday March 15th - Thursday March 18th, 2010 Be ready for try-outs by attending our 4 Day March Break Skill Development + Conditioning Goalie Camp There will be 32 different skill development stations during the four days to ensure that goaltenders will be able to improve their technique and stay in top shape. 2.5 hours of On Ice training each day. Camp #10MBAA01 - Ages 12 + Under Camp Format 8:30am - Arrival 9:00am - 11:30am - Goalie Specific Powerskating, Crease Movement + Footwork Drills 9:30 - 11:00 - Skill Development Station Work 11:00am - 11:20am - Competition + Battle Drills 11:45 - 1:00pm - Lunch in Thirsty Penguin Resturaunt (Bring own lunch or $10 per day to purchase lunch) 1:00pm - 3:00pm - Classroom Sessions + Dryland Training 3:00pm - 4:00pm - Viewing Ages 13 + Older On Ice Training Camp #10MBEG02 - Ages 13 + Older Camp Format 8:30am - Arrival 9am - 11:30am - 8 Goalies each day are selected to Instruct On Ice at the Ages 12 + Under Camp 9am - 11:30am - Dry-Land Training 11:45 - 1:00pm - Lunch in Thirsty Penguin Resturaunt (Bring own lunch or $10 per day to purchase lunch) 1:00pm - 1:30pm - In Dressing Room Changing 1:30pm On-Ice Training Starts 1:30pm - 2:00pm - Goalie Specific Powerskating, Crease Movement + Footwork Drills 2:00pm - 3:30pm - Skill Development Station Work 3:30pm - 4:00pm - Competition + Battle Drills Location - Canlan at York Camp Rate - $550 + GST = $577.50 1 Day Rate - $150 + GST = $157.50 On-Ice Training Rate Only - $450 + GST = $472.50 1 Day Rate On Ice Only - $125 + GST = $131.25 To Register please email the following information to mcguirehockey@rogers.com  -  Camp Registration - #10MBAA01 (12 + Under) or #10MBEG02 (13 + Older) Students Name - Year Of Birth - Current Team + Level - Parents Names - Address - City + Postal Code - Contact Phone # - Please make cheques payable to McGuire Hockey Inc. and mail to McGuire Hockey 1881 Steeles Ave. West Suite 361 Toronto, Ontario M3H 0A1

2010 Winter Sunday Night Goalie Clinic BEGINS SUNDAY January 3rd, 2010 6:15pm - 7:15pm Canlan Ice Sports at York University Beginners, Adults, Intermediate + Advanced All Ages + Levels Welcome Goaltenders are welcome to start at any time during the year. Goaltenders are placed in groups of 2 or 3 based on age and ability. Sunday Night Goalie Clinic - Canlan at York University - 6:15pm - 7:15pm 20 Minutes of Goaltender Specific Power-Skating and Crease Movement Drills 40 Minutes of Skill Development Station Training Winter 2010 Goalie Clinic Dates Jan. 3 Jan. 10 Jan. 17 Jan. 24 Jan. 31 Feb. 7 Feb. 14 Feb. 21 Feb. 28 March 7 March 14 March 21 March 28 Rates 1 Session Rate - $45 (Drop In's Welcome - Please try to email prior to session to let us know you will be attending) 10 Sessions - $400 (Must be used before March 28th, 2010) If possible please Email our office to confirm attendence each week (By 6pm Friday) with your childs name and year of birth In order to register please email -  mcguirehockey@rogers.com

2010 Private + Semi-Private Lessons Beginners, Adults, Intermediate, Advanced + Pro Canlan Ice Sports at York University Semi-Private Lessons - This is one of the best ways to increase a goalies confidence and skills.  Goaltenders are placed in groups of 2 or 3 and attention is focused on each individual goaltenders needs.  These lessons are a great way to maximize a goaltenders potential.  Goalies will receive instruction on the most progressive and up to date save techniques with a focus on building strong fundamentals through muscle memory and positive reinforcement. Instant Results - After only 1 session you will see a dramatic difference in a goalies ability to move in the crease.  For best results consider a package of 10 sessions. Format - 20 Minutes of Goalie Specific Powerskating + Movement Drills followed by 40 Minutes of Station work. Lessons are customized for each goalie in attendence. All semi-private sessions include AAA, Jr. or Pro Shooters 2010 Private Lessons (1 on 1) Monday - Friday - 7:00am - 4:15pm 1 Hour Sessions $175 - Includes Ice Cost, Professional Goalie Coach + Shooter Private 1 on 1 Lessons are also available during Semi-Private times if an instructor is available - $125 Semi-Private Lessons - January , February + March 2010 Mon Jan 4 - 4:30 Thurs Jan 7 - 4:30 Fri Jan 8 - 4:15 Mon Jan 11 - 4:30 Thurs Jan 14 - 4:30 Fri Jan 15 - 4:15 Mon Jan 18 - 4:30 Thurs Jan 21 - 4:30 Fri Jan 22 - 4:15 Mon Jan 25 - 4:30 Thurs Jan 28 - 4:30 Mon Feb 1 - 4:30 Mon Feb 8 - 4:30 Thurs Feb 11 - 4:30 Fri Feb 12 - 4:15 Mon Feb 15 - 4:30 Thurs Feb 18 - 4:30 Fri Feb 19 - 4:15 Mon Feb 22 - 4:30 Thurs Feb 25 - 4:30 Fri Feb 26 - 4:15 Mon March 1 - 4:30 Thurs March 4 - 4:30 Fri March 5 - 4:15 Mon March 8 - 4:30 Thurs March 11 - 4:30 Fri March 12 - 4:15 Mon March 15 - 4:30 Thurs March 18 - 4:30 Fri March 19 - 4:15 Mon March 22 - 4:30 Thurs March 25 - 4:30 Fri March 26 - 4:15 Mon March 29 - 4:30 Semi-Private Lesson Rates 1 Session - $85 5 Sessions Prepaid - $375 ($75 Each) 10 Sessions Prepaid - $700 ($70 Each) All Private/Semi-Private Lessons are by appointment only. ($25 Cancellation Fee within 24 hours of scheduled appointment)

2009 - 2010 Goalie Instruction at Your Team's Practice Have a goalie coach attend your team practice and work with your goalies.  We would require Blue Line In for at least 30 - 45 minutes and then you can incorporate your goalies into the rest of the practice.  Goalie Coach Rates 2009 - 2010 Season Pricing is based on a 1 Hour Practice in the Greater Toronto Area MGHD Professional Goalie Instructor Attending a 1 Hour Team Practice Year of Birth 1998 and Younger - Goalie Instructor Only 1 Practice - $95 10 Practices Prepaid - $900 20 Practices - Prepaid - $1,700 Year of Birth 1997 and Older - Goalie Instructor + Shooter 1 Practice - $125 10 Practices Prepaid - $1,150 ($115 Each) 20 Practices Prepaid - $2,100 ($105 Each) Outside Greater Toronto Area - Please Call For Pricing In order to book a goalie coach for your team's practice please fill in the following information and email to mcguirehockey@rogers.com - Team Name - Year Of Birth - Level - Head Coach - Goalie #1 - Goalie #2 - Main Contact Name + Email - Number of Practices - Practice Dates - Practice Location - Practice Time - Available Goalie Coaches - See Staff Page for Bio's Jamie McGuire Rob Heholt Laura Hosier Launy Schwartz Matt Raffaghello Steve Zinger Ryan Chong Greg Johnston Jake Williams For a list of Teams + Organizations we currently work with click here

2009 - 2010 Goaltender Skill Development Clinics For Minor Hockey Associations McGuire Goaltending is available to customize a goaltender development clinic for your Minor Hockey Association. Many associations are currently offering this service to their goaltenders as part of their registration package.  It is a great way to sell your association / organization and to attract new players. We can attend your ice once a year, once a month or even once a week and run development clinics that is open to every goaltender in your organization from House League to AAA.  This service can be offered to your goaltenders free of charge or for a reduced rate that they would never be able to get anywhere else. McGuire Goaltending is currently the Official Goaltender Training School for Richmond Hill Minor Hockey, Brandford Minor Hockey + Markham Waxers Minor Hockey We currently run weekly clinics on Sunday mornings for Richmond Hill Minor Hockey and Bradford Minor Hockey.  Our Markham Waxer Goalie Clinic runs on Saturday mornings for 28 weeks. From 2004 - 2006 we ran weekly clinics for the Whitby Minor Hockey Association on Wednesday nights. Example of Goaltender Development Clinic Association Provides 1 or 2 Hours of Ice Hour #1 - Ages 12 and Younger - All Levels Hour #2 - Ages 13 and Older - All Levels All Ages and Levels can train together if ice time is limited to only 1 Hour or 1.5 Hours McGuire Goaltending will attend with Goaltending Instructors, Shooters + all required supplies Goalies are placed in groups according to their current level 15 Minutes of Goalie Specific Power-skating 45 Minutes of Skill Development Station Training Goaltenders + their families have year round access to our instructors for mentoring Pricing is available upon request. 416.661.2828   /   mcguirehockey@rogers.com

Have an instructor attend a game and provide a written analysis Rate - $100

Goaltender Game Video Analysis Have a McGuire Goaltending Instructor attend and Video your childs next game Our instructor will then study the video, provide a written analysis and will then sit down and watch the video with the goaltender in an effort to explain both the positives and negatives of the student's game.  This is a very effective way to teach and helps students make quicker progress with their skill development. A copy of the video is yours to keep following the analysis session. Rate - $225

NEW - Mail In Video Review Program Never before has educating young hockey players been so easy.  This program is available to anyone, anywhere and will always provide you with the best possible feedback available. Step #1 - Video your childs live game Step #2 - Save the Video onto a CD or DVD and Label it accordingly (Date, Team, Student Name + Jersey Number) Step #3 - Mail the Disc, Your return address + Payment by cheque of $135.00 "McGuire Hockey Video Review Program"   1881 Steeles Ave. W Suite 1A-361 Toronto, Ontario M3H 0A1 Our staff will view the disk and provide an indepth written analysis of your childs performance.  We will focus in on areas that need improvement as well as provide positive feedback.  We will provide ideas to help correct problem areas and suggest drills to work on during your own team practices. The written evaluation and original disc will be returned by mail within 10 days of recieving it. This is an excellent option for goaltenders who live to far away to be able to attend our clinics or camps.  In the past we have used this method of teaching with our Professional, Jr. + NCAA students who spend the season away from Toronto playing in other cities.

Manchester, New Hampshire This is arguably the best Elite Goalie Camp in North America GCG Camp Details + Information

McGuire Hockey Photo Album Mandy Cronin, Brampton Thunder, CWHL Michael Hutchinson, Barrie Colts, OHL Click on our photo album page link above and view pictures of some of our students and camps.