InGoal Radio Episode 295 Tampa Bay Lightning Goalie Scout Jared Waimon
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Jared Waimon, goalie scout for the Tampa Bay Lightning, began his career as an aspiring college goalie before transitioning into goalie coaching and eventually NHL scouting. He explains how each role informs the other, offering practical advice for goalies and coaches hoping to work at the professional level, and emphasizing that experience on the ice directly sharpens his eye as a scout.
- Jared Waimon followed a path from college goalie to goalie coach to NHL goalie scout with the Tampa Bay Lightning, demonstrating that on-ice experience is a viable route into professional scouting.
- Working as both a goalie coach and a goalie scout creates a feedback loop — each role improves performance in the other.
- Goalie parents should prioritize working with multiple coaches in the off-season and approach each session with an open mind to maximize development.
- Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Joseph Woll breaks down depth management and screen reads during a 5-on-3 penalty kill situation in this week's Pro Reads segment.
- The chest protector tuck-vs-untuck debate is explored in the gear segment, highlighting how personal preference and fit affect a goalie's setup.
Episode 295 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features a loaded feature interview with Jared Waimon, goalie scout for the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Feature Interview
presented by NHL Sense Arena
In the feature interview presented by NHL Sense Arena, Waimon takes us on a journey through his path from aspiring college goalie to goalie coach to NHL goalie scout, sharing great advice for anyone aspiring to work at the top levels in either role, and how each job has impacted the way he does the other. This in-depth interview is loaded with great advice and take aways for goalies, goalie parents, goalie coaches and anyone working (or hoping to work) in the scouting world.
(to contact Jared, check out his page on the InGoal Directory of Goalie Schools and Coaches)
Parent Segment
presented by Stop It Goaltending U
In the Parent Segment, presented by Stop It Goaltending U the App, we dig into the benefits of working with different coaches in the off-season, and the importance of bringing an open mind to those sessions.
Pro Reads
presented by Vizual EdgeWe also review this week’s Pro Reads, presented by Vizual Edge, which features Joseph Woll of the Toronto Maple Leafs breaking down depth decisions and screen management tips against a 5-on-3.
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 dig into the debate about whether to tuck or untuck your chest protector. Can Cam get Woody to switch?
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