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 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

2008 Summer Goalie Camps Elite Goaltender Development Camps All Ages + Levels Skill Development Camps For All 2008 Summer Goalie Camp Information Click Here

2008 - 2009 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.  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 Private Lessons (1 on 1) Monday - Friday - 6:00am - 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 - $125 2008 Semi-Private Lessons   **Appointment Only June + July 2008 Thurs June 26 - 4:30pm Fri June 27 - 4:30pm Mon June 30 - 5:00pm Tuesday July 1 - 3:00pm - 4:00pm + 4:00pm - 5:00pm Wednesday July 2 - 9:00am - 10:00am + 10:00am - 11:00am Thursday July 3 - 3:30pm - 4:30pm + 4:30pm - 5:30pm Friday July 4 - 3:30pm - 4:30pm + 4:30pm - 5:30pm Monday July 7 - 4:30pm Tuesday July 8 - 4:15pm Thursday July 10 - 4:30pm Friday July 11 - 4:30pm Monday July 14 - Summer Camps Start 07 - 08 Semi-Private Rates 1 Session - $80 5 Sessions Prepaid - $350 ($70 Each) 10 Sessions Prepaid - $650 ($65 Each) September 2008 - August 2009 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)

2008 - 2009 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 2008 - 2009 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 Available Goalie Coaches - See Staff Page for Bio's Jamie McGuire Justin Pandoo Rob Heholt Greg Johnston Shawn Frydberg Melanie Quinn Kendra Fisher For a list of Teams + Organizations we currently work with click here

2008 - 2009 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 Goaltending Training School for Richmond Hill Minor Hockey and Brandford Minor Hockey. Over the last 2 seasons we have run weekly clinics on Sunday mornings for Richmond Hill Minor Hockey and Monthly clinics on Saturday mornings for Bradford Minor Hockey. From 2004 - 2006 we ran weekly clinics for the Whitby Minor Hockey Association on Wednesday nights. Example of Goaltender Development Clinic Association Provides 2 Hours of Ice Hour #1 - Ages 12 and Younger - All Levels Hour #2 - Ages 13 and Older - All Levels 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 also recieve reduced rates on regular McGuire Goaltending Camps + Clinics Goaltenders + their families have year round access to our instructors for mentoring Pricing is available upon request. 416.661.5900 #242   /   mcguirehockey@rogers.com

2008 Sunday Night Spring Goalie Clinic 6:15pm - 7:15pm  -  NEW EARLIER TIME Canlan Ice Sports at York University All Ages + Levels Welcome - Goaltenders are placed in groups of 2 or 3 based on age and ability. Sunday Night Goalie Clinic Format 20 Minutes of Goaltender Specific Power-Skating and Crease Movement Drills 40 Minutes of Skill Development Station Training Spring Session - April 6th - June 15th, 2008 Spring Session Dates April 6, 13, 20, 27 May 4, 11, 25 June 1, 8, 15, 22 ***There is no clinic scheduled on May 18th, 2008*** $40 Per Session In order to register please contact our office at 416.661.5900 #242 or mcguirehockey@rogers.com

Have an instructor attend a game and provide a written analysis Rate - $125

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.

July 2008, Manchester, New Hampshire This is arguably the best Elite Goalie Camp in North America GCG Camp Details + Information

2007 Summer Goaltender Camps  Toronto, Canada Thank you to all the goaltenders who attended our 2007 Summer Camps. To See All Summer 2007 Pictures Click Here

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.