GOALTENDER TRAINING + SERVICES
Toronto - King City - Providence

Private 1 on 1 Instruction - Semi-Private Instruction - Team Goaltending Coach - Goaltender Powerskating Clinics - Year Round Goalie Camps - Year Round Goalie Clinics - Video Analysis of Games or Private Lessons - Written Game Reviews - Off-Ice Training + Conditioning Programs - Custom Goalie Equipment - Mentoring Programs - Goaltending Seminars for Parents + Coaches

      

A Goaltender who has had Goalie Specific Training seems to have an edge, both technically and competitively.   
Goaltending is not an easy position to play. Without proper instruction, many young goaltenders will have developed dozens of pre-conditioned “bad” habits.  
McGuire Goaltending has created a unique approach to teaching that is based on breaking these old pre-conditioned habits by
training the body and mind through repetition to develop sound muscle memory and improve a goaltenders overall game.

Jamie's intention 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, anticipation and simplicity. A goaltenders job is to "block shots" not to make "big saves".  
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, how to perfect their stance and teach them the other basic fundementals of the position.
Goalie Specific Powerskating is emphasized in all areas of our programs in order to help goalies of all ages and levels increase their speed and improve their positioning.

Click on this link to see a list of goalies who Jamie has worked with over the past 3 years

Goaltending Program
Learn to “ Gap Out” - Close gap between yourself and the shooter
Reading the play
Shot Reaction
Reading the Release
Playing with Confidence
Crease Awareness
Screen Shots
Proper C-Cuts
Goalie Specific Powerskating
Pivot Quicker and Properly
T- Push Properly
Shuffle more effectively
Develop Better Foot Speed
Rebound Control
Positioning
Challenging
Proper Butterfly Techniques (Slide, Push, Hard Drop)
Improve Muscle Memory
Increase Reaction Time
Basic Skill Development
Proper Stance
Puck Handling
Playing Angles
Wrap Arounds
Improve Verbal Communication Skills On The Ice
Reflex progression
Breakaways
Concentration Techniques
Reverse Recovery Slides
Desperation Saves
Deflections

According to Dominik Hasek's goalie coach, Mitch Korn, it was common for Hasek to go through a full 90 minute practice and only give up four or five goals.


        

Goaltending Services
Toronto - King City - Providence

Private + Semi-Private Instruction
At McGuire Goaltending we recognize that each goalie is unique and has their own area of strengths and weaknesses.
Private + Semi-Private Instruction is customized to meet the needs of each individual student.
These needs will be discussed in detail with the parents and the student prior to beginning the first lesson.
In order to maximize the benifits of private instruction it is recommended that a student commits to
come once a week for a 10 or 20 week period.  
This ensures that their progress will be consistant and each session can build upon the last.
Video anaysis is used where requested and is a great way to increase development.

Benefits of Private / Semi-Private Instruction
 * It is the most effective way for goaltenders to learn the basic fundementals of the position in a comfortable and
intimate environment regardless of age or level.
 * Learning and progress happens quickly
 * All instruction is age and developmentally specific
 * Increases a goaltenders confidence
 * For the Elite Goaltender it is the most effective way to stay on top of their game and make improvements in specific areas of weakness
 * It gives students an edge over other goaltenders who are not exposed to consistant professional training

Private 1 on 1 Instruction
Beatrice Ice Gardens (York University)
Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm
$125 + GST per session

Semi-Private Instruction
Beatrice Ice Gardens (York University)
Semi-private instruction is an excellent way to maximize a goaltenders potential.  
In small group settings (2 - 6 goalies), goalies are able to learn techniques that are just not available through their own team practices.
There will be a meeting with the parents and the student prior to beginning the first lesson to discuss the needs or each goaltender.
Monday - Friday 4:30pm - 5:30pm
$80 per goalie - 2 Goalies
$70 per goalie - 3 Goalies
$60 per goalie - 4, 5, 6 Goalies

       

Team Goaltending Coach
An Instructor can attend your teams practice and work with the goalie or goalies.
This is an option that has worked with many teams who cannot find the time to send their goaltenders to private or semi-private instruction.
1 hour Practice (GTA) - $85 + GST
10 Practices (GTA) - $750 + GST
20 Practices (GTA) - $1,500 + GST

  

Send your Team's Goalies to Semi-Private Instruction at The Ice Gardens (York University)
$140 + GST Per Session for 2 Goalies from the same team
10 Sessions (GTA) - $1,350 + GST
20 Sessions (GTA) - $2,600 + GST

Team Goaltender Training 04/05 Season Package
10 Team Practices (GTA)
10 Semi-Private Lessons for your teams goalies (Goalies must attend sessions together)
$2000 + GST

Year Round Customized Goalie Clinics for Associations + Organizations
Price varies according to the number of Goalies attending

       

2004 Summer Camps

King City, Ontario
89, 90, 91, 92 - A, AA, AAA
Advanced Goaltenders Skills Camp
August 30 - September 3, 2004 - 3:00pm - 5:00pm
10 Goalies Only - Jr. Level Shooters
King City Community Centre  - $325 + GST

All Ages and Levels
Goalies will be grouped according to ability
Goaltender Conditioning & Skills Camp
August 30 - September 3, 2004 - 3:00pm - 5:00pm
King City Community Centre - King City, Ontario - $325 + GST

     

Providence, Rhode Island
Goaltender Skills Camp
August 16th - 20th, 2004
4:00pm - 8:00pm
All ages and levels welcome
6:00pm - 8:00pm, RI Sports Center,  - $260.00 USD

Manchester, New Hampshire
Daccord Goaltending Prospects Camp
Prep, Junior, College and Pro Camp
Manchester, NH / St. Anselm College
July 25 to July 30, 2004  - Cost: $850 USD

The Daccord Prospects Camp is now entering its fifth summer and is arguably the best goalie camp of it's kind in North America.
Top Junior, College and Pro goalies from coast to coast have attended this camp for the opportunity to learn from the top goalie coaches available.
Along with former Boston Bruins goaltending consultant Brian Daccord, leading goaltending authorities are present each summer to share their expertise.
Goaltending greats John Vanbiesbrouck and Kelly Hrudey have been in every year joined by instructors such as former Chicago Blackhawk and ESPN analyst Darren Pang,
St. Louis Blues goalie coach Keith Allain and Canadian goaltending authorities Tom Dempsey, Terry Barbeau and Jamie McGuire.
Top speakers address the goalies each summer such as ESPN's Dave Strader and Goalies World editor Gilles Moffet.

NHL coaches and scouts also make appearances including former L. A. King, NJ Devil and Boston Bruin head coach Robbie Ftorek.

Manchester, New Hampshire
Daccord Goaltending Junior Prospects
89', 90' & 91' Goalies
Manchester, NH / St. Anselm College

July 25 to July 30, 2004 - Cost: $850 USD

Every summer, leading NHL prospects from across North America including top NCAA and Canadian Major Junior goaltenders as well as
NHL and minor league professionals come to Daccord Prospects Camp in preparation for the upcoming season.
This summer during the same week Brian Daccord will incorporate a Junior Prospects Camp open to top 89',90'and 91' goalies.
Junior prospects will benefit from an array of Canadian and American goalie coaches as well as guests such as
John Vanbiesbrouck, Kelly Hrudey, Darren Pang, Jamie McGuire and current Pro's such as Boston Bruin, Andrew Raycroft.
This years Prospect and Junior Prospects Camp will be held at St. Anselms College in Manchester, NH.
The cost of the camp includes room accommodations and meals.

Goalie Clinics - (September 2004 - April 2005)

Fridays - 6:0 0pm - 7:00pm
Goaltender Cinic - All Ages
Goalie specific power-skating and station training
1 Hour of goalie specific training per week during the season is the perfect way to stay on top of your game.
The Ice Gardens at York University
Drop In Rate - $40.00 per session
10 Consecutive Sessions prepaid - $350.00
20 Sessions prepaid - $600.00

Video Analysis of Private Lessons
Have you son or daughters private lesson video taped. Followed by a detailed analysis with the parents, and the goaltender.
Kids are very visual, video analysis has proven to be a very effective method to teach players to break old habits.
$150.00 + GST for a complete video of a private lesson and a review session with the student (GTA)

          

Have an Instructor attend and evaluate your live game
Jamie quite often attends, evaluates, discusses and video tapes games that his students play.
This is a great way for accurate feedback and an assement of the goaltender's performance in live conditions.
This is invaluable from a developmental and assesment point of view.
$85.00 + GST for a complete written review of a game and a follow up breakdown session with the student (GTA)
$150.00 + GST for a complete video of a game and a review session with the student (GTA)

Off-Ice Training + Conditioning Programs Specific for Goaltenders, Positional Players + Teams
Please see our Off-Ice Training Page for more information

Mentoring Program
Adopt an instructor for the season to work with your son or daughter.  
Skill sessions, game filming, ongoing education and tactical planning are just a few of the elements of this intensive program.
This a very personalized program for players of all ages and levels.
A photo journal can also be kept during games, on-ice and off-ice training sessions.
The player will be provided with a yearbook at the end of the season.
Some of the options available in a mentoring package include the following:  

Basic hockey skill development
Attending other games within the player's own age group with an instructor
Mental toughness and concentration training
A personalized off-ice conditioning program
Weekly nutritional counselling
Weekly on-ice private instruction  
Monthly video analysis of games
Monthly off-ice conditioning testing
Equipment fitting
Monthly progress reports
Handling game day pressure
Stretching techniques
Motivation training
Weekly written reviews of on-ice and off-ice performance and improvements

Goaltending Seminars for Parents + Coaches
Various goaltending and coaching seminars will be scheduled throughout the year and will be posted on this site.  
If you, your coaching staff or your association is interested in setting up a coaching seminar or clinic to learn new teaching methods for players or goaltenders
please contact Jamie McGuire directly at 416.508.2585

Gift Certificates Available
$50, $100, $150 & $200, The perfect gift for any occasion

Custom New Goalie Equipment
Pads, Gloves, Blockers, Chest + Pants
Have your equipment made to fit and in the colours of your choice
4 week Lead time

Please call or email for more details

Used Goalie Equipment
Pads, Gloves, Blockers, Chest + Pants
Please call or email for more details

McGuire Goaltending + Hockey Development
Toronto - King City - Providence
416.508.2585
jamie.mcguire@rogers.com