Parent Segment
Podcast Segment for Parents – Episode 255
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Key Takeaways
- Age-appropriate training matters: Maria Mountain explains that goalie parents should match summer off-ice workouts to their child's developmental stage, not just their skill level.
- Summer is the optimal window for goalies to build the physical foundation they cannot develop during a busy hockey season.
- Avoid applying adult or elite training models to young goalies — developmental needs vary significantly across youth age groups.
- Parents play a key role in ensuring their goalie follows the right training plan by understanding what is appropriate for their child's age.
- Maria Mountain, a specialist in goaltender fitness, provides the framework goalie parents need to make informed decisions about off-season training.
Episode Notes
Maria Mountain joined us in the InGoal Studios for a chat about what your goalie needs to be doing in the summer off the ice. She talks about training needs based on age so you can start optimizing your children’s training based on age-appropriate developmental needs.
This segment is from InGoal Radio Episode 255 with Calvin Pickard
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