InGoal Radio Episode 293 with Connor LaCouvee
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Pro goalie and coach Connor LaCouvee explains that developing Goalie IQ requires understanding the gap between how players see goalies and how goalies see themselves. He advocates using a journal as a structured tool for self-guided improvement, and argues that coaching young goalies actively complements a goalie's own playing career rather than detracting from it.
- Goalie IQ development depends on understanding the difference between how opponents perceive goalies and how goalies perceive themselves.
- Use a goalie journal intentionally as a self-coaching tool to identify patterns and guide measurable improvement.
- 'Edge work' is a specific technical concept with a defined meaning in goaltending that goes beyond casual usage.
- Spring and summer hockey volume decisions for young goalies should be driven by development needs, not simply by the goalie's desire to participate.
- Playing professionally and coaching goalies simultaneously can be mutually reinforcing, with each role sharpening skills used in the other.
Episode 293 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features a fantastic, information packed interview with pro goalie and coach Connor LaCouvee.
Feature Interview
presented by NHL Sense Arena
In the feature interview presented by NHL Sense Arena, LaCouvee returns three years after his InGoal debut to catch us up on life as a pro in Slovakia, as well as his ongoing transition to doing more goalie coaching, and how the two complement each other. From discussions on Goalie IQ and how to develop it, understanding the difference between how a player sees us as goalies and how we see ourselves, how to bets use a journal to guide your own improvement, what “edge work” really means, and how coaching can help young goalies get better, this thing is loaded.
If you want to reach Connor to learn more about his coaching find him on social here:
https://facebook.com/lacouveegoaltending/
https://instagram.com/lacouveegoaltending/
https://x.com/connorlacouvee
https://youtube.com/lacouveegoaltending
Parent Segment
presented by Stop It Goaltending U
In the Parent Segment, presented by Stop It Goaltending U the App, we talk about “how much is too much” when it comes to spring and summer plans for your young goalie, what factors should go into those decisions, and why “my goalie want to do it” isn’t always a good reason to let them.
Pro Reads
presented by Vizual EdgeWe also review this week’s Pro Reads, presented by Vizual Edge, which features a quick return of Cam Talbot, who has talked about his use of Vizual Edge, and a look at some of the important factors in skate-or-slide decisions on rush chances with lateral pass options.
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 to look at Warrior’s new suspenders, which include enough features to have non-suspender wearing Woody intrigued.
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