InGoal Radio Episode 261 with Josh Tucker of True Focus Vision
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Josh Tucker of True Focus Vision has worked with over 30 NHL goalies and 12 teams over 18 seasons, using visual system assessments, progressive ball drills, and strobe glasses to sharpen goalie vision. He introduced Marc-Andre Fleury to strobe glasses as a training tool and uses similar methods with active NHL goalies like Jake Oettinger and Charlie Lindgren.
- Visual system assessments can identify specific vision weaknesses that affect a goalie's ability to track and stop the puck.
- Progressive ball drills, used with NHL goalies like Jake Oettinger and Charlie Lindgren, help train the eyes to pick up and process fast-moving objects more efficiently.
- Strobe glasses are a practical tool for improving goalie vision training, as demonstrated when Tucker introduced them to Marc-Andre Fleury.
- Young goalies can develop hockey sense and spatial awareness by spending time officiating as a referee.
- The new Bauer Shadow Chest Protector introduces the first-ever hybrid tuck/untuck system, offering goalies greater fit flexibility.
Episode 261 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features NHL goalie vision specialist Josh Tucker of True Focus Vision.
Feature Interview
presented by NHL Sense Arena
In the feature interview presented by NHL Sense Arena, Tucker, who has worked with over 30 NHL goalies and 12 teams through his Minnesota-based company True Focus over the past 18 seasons, walks us through some of the tools and methods you can use to improve your vision as it pertains to seeing and stopping puck. From visual system assessments, to the progressive ball drills he does with goalies like Charlie Lindgren and Jake Oettinger, to introducing Marc-Andre Fleury to strobe glasses and how they can be used to improve your goaltending, Tucker shares it all.
Parent Segment
presented by Stop It Goaltending U
In our Parents Segment, presented by the Stop It Goaltending U app, we get into the many benefits of having your goalie spend a little time wearing the stripes as a referee.
Weekly Gear Segment
presented by The Hockey Shop Source for SportsAnd in our weekly gear segment, we go to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for a closer look at the new Bauer Shadow Chest Protector and the first ever hybrid tuck/untuck system!
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