GOALTENDER TRAINING + SERVICES

Private 1 on 1 Instruction - Semi-Private Instruction - Team Goaltending Coach - Goaltender Power-Skating Clinics - Year Round Goalie Camps -
Year Round Goalie Clinics -
Video Analysis of Games - Written Game Reviews - Off-Ice Training + Conditioning Programs -
Mentoring Programs -
Sports Consulting - Elite Goaltender Training Program - Pro, NCAA, OHL, CIS, Jr. , CWHL - Adult Training

Brian Elliott, Ottawa Senators, NHLBrian Elliott, Ottawa Senators, NHLSami Jo Small, Team Canada

Michael HutchinsonMichael Hutchinson, Barrie Colts, OHLVancouver Canucks 1st Round Draft Pick, Boston College NCAA + USA World Jr. Goaltender Cory SchniederCorey Schneider - Vancouver Canacks, NHLUNH Goaltender + Florida Panthers Draft Pick Brian Foster + Jamie McGuire

Brian Elliot, Ottawa Senators, NHL - Wisconsin Badgers, 05-06 NCAA National ChampionsMichael Hutchinson

"There is no trick to acheive greatness + success in sport or life.......It starts with hard work + enthusiasm." 

-  John Wooden, Former UCLA Basketball Coach

MGHD APPROACH TO GOALTENDING

Brian Boucher, San Jose Sharks, NHL

A Goaltender who has had Goalie Specific Training seems to have an edge both technically and competitively.  Goalies that have had consistent goalie training have more confidence and are more likely to enjoy the game - which will produce better results.

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.

Sami Jo Small + Alex C.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:

Vicky, Toby + TaylorEvan Morse 1995 - 08-09 Markham Majors AAA

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 LessonsSyracuse University NCAA D1 Goalies - Stephanie Jones + Lucy Schoedel, Dec. 2008
  • 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

Jamie McGuire + Cole MillerMcGuire Goalie School

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 TrainingMcGuire Goaltending School

    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

Goalie SchoolLaura Hoiser - Teaching 2009 Sunday Clinics

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

1995 AAA Markham Waxers1998 AA North York Knights

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

Andrew Raycroft, Toronto Maple Leafs + Scott Clemmenson, New Jersey Devils

Jarret DiMichael, RIT, NCAA D1Brian Foster, UNH - NCAA D1, Drafted Florida Panthers

GCG Camp Details + Information



McGuire Hockey Photo Album

Jamie McGuire scoring on Toronto Aeros Goaltender Mandy Cronin!
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.

2009 Summer Goalie Camps

July + August 2009

BOOK EARLY - REGISTRATION IS LIMITED

Ottawa Senators Goaltender Brian ElliotJake Williams

Ottawa Senators, NHL Goaltender Brian Elliot (Left)

Jr. Goaltender Jake Williams (Right)

Goaltenders Ages 12 + Under

  • Tuesday July 7 - Thursday July 9 - Customized Semi-Private Mentor Camp (16 Goalies Only) - SOLD OUT
  • Monday July 13 - Friday July 17 - Customized Semi-Private Mentor Camp - 5 SPOTS LEFT
  • Monday August 10 - Friday August 14 - Skill Development, Conditioning  + Power-Skating Camp
  • Monday August 17 - Friday August 21 - Skill Development, Conditioning + Power-Skating Camp
  • Monday August 24 - Friday August 28 - Pre-Season Skill Development Mentor Camp

Goaltenders Ages 13 + Older

  • Tuesday July 7 - Thursday July 9 - Customized Semi-Private Mentor Camp (16 Goalies Only) - SOLD OUT
  • Monday July 13 - Friday July 17 - Elite Goaltender Development Prospects Camp - INVITE ONLY
  • Monday August 10 - Friday August 14 - Skill Development, Conditioning + Power-Skating Camp
  • Monday August 17 - Friday August 21 - Skill Development, Conditioning + Power-Skating Camp
  • Monday August 24 - Friday August 28 - Pre-Season Skill Development + Conditioning Camp

For Summer Camp Details, Formats + Pricing Please Click Here

In order to Register please call or email - 416.661.2828  /  mcguirehockey@rogers.com

MGHD EXTRA MISC PICTURES


Stephano, Hutch + Allysia - Semi-Privates, 2008

Cory Schnieder, Boston College, Vancouver Canucks 1st Round Draft Pick, 2006 USA World Jr. Team
Jamie McGuire + Cory Schneider, Boston College, 2006 USA World Jr. Team + Vancouver Canucks 1st Round Draft Pick - Summer 2006

Syracuse University NCAA D1 Goaltenders - Stephanie Jones + Lucy Schoedel
08-09 Syracuse University NCAA D1 Goaltenders - Stephanie Jones + Lucy Schoedel - December 2008


Michael Hutchinson, 1990 - Greg Johnston, 1987 + Lee Harris, 1987

Danik Oulette, Jamie McGuire + Kelly Downes - London 2006
Danik Oulette, Jamie McGuire + Kelly Downes - Team Canada Pre-Worlds Training Camp, April 2006

Josh Hooke, 1995 AA Scarborough Young Bruins
Josh Hooke, 1995 AA Scarborough Young Bruins

Jamie McGuire + Cole Miller
Jamie McGuire + Cole Miller - Semi Private Lesson, April 2006


MGHD Student Brian Elliot, Wisconsin Badgers - 2005-2006 NCAA National Champions


MGHD Instructors Leah Craig, UNH + Ashley Pendleton, Merceyhurst


2006 GCG Prospect Camp

McGuire Goaltending Elite Camp
4 Net Game - March Break 2005

Andrew Amlinger, Greg Johnston, Omar Kanji
Andrew Amlinger, Greg Johnston + Omar Kanji - Summer 2005

Brian Foster, Drafted Florida Panthers, NHLBrian Foster, Drafted Florida Panthers, NHL
Brian Foster, Born 1987, GCG Member - University of New Hampshire, NCAA D1 - Drafted by the Florida Panthers 2006


Cole Miller, Whitby Wildcats + Jamie McGuire - April 2006


New York Rangers Scout Gordie Clack addressing students

Off-Ice Training, Summer 2005
Summer 2005 - Dryland Training

Mandy Cronin + Nicolette Franck
2005 - 2006 Toronto Aeros, NWHL Goalies, Mandy Cronin + Nicolette Franck

Paul Rosen + Julian Foglia
2006 Turin, Italy Paralympic Gold Medalist Paul Rosen with Julian Foglia - Summer 2005

Dartmouth Goaltender Sean Samuel + Former Pro Craig Teeple, Summer 2005
Former Pro Craig Teeple driving hard against Darmouth Goaltender Sean Samuel

Sean SamuelMelanie Quinn, York Lions, CIS
Dartmouth Goaltender Sean Samuel (Left) + York Lions All Canadian Goaltender Melanie Quinn (Right)


Former Belleville Bull Goaltender Thomas Samaris + Jamie McGuire

GCG Prospects Camp
2004 GCG Prospects Camp

GCG Prospects Camp
Brian Daccord, Jamie McGuire, Andrew Raycroft + Scott Clemmenson teaching - 2005 GCG Prospects Camp

Desi Clark, Etobicoke Dolphins - National Womens Hockey League
Desi Clark, Etobicoke Dolphins - National Women's Hockey League

Off-Ice Training
Summer 2005 Elite Goalie Camp - Dryland Training - Toronto, Ontario

Andrew Briggs, LaSalle Academy, Rhode Island
Former LaSalle Academy (Providence, Rhode Island) Goaltender, Andrew Briggs

Jamie + Terry 
Jamie McGuire + Terry O'Gorman


Vicky Vigilanti, Chantel Bickett + Megan Amlinger

416.661.2828 / mcguirehockey@rogers.com