2026 InGoal Magazine Goalie Coach, Camp and School Directory

Anyone who understands hockey knows that goaltenders are a special breed. It takes a combination of outstanding athleticism, a strong commitment to mental toughness and preparation, and a fearless approach as skilled athletes fire pucks at speeds up to 100 mph at you. There are many different preparation styles and training methods to becoming a premiere goalie and while we believe that we have designed an outstanding program oriented to achieving success, we also respect the training that other aspiring goalies have received from some of their other mentors along their paths. Our training staff have a combined 127 years of goalie training experience to draw from and we share all that training and experience with our students. Where the stars of tomorrow train today!

In order to ensure that Alberta’s goaltenders, and their coaches, are properly equipped for the best performance possible in this specialized position, Hockey Alberta has established the Alberta Built Goalie Development Pathway. The pathway and development plan feature a three-pronged approach to ensuring that goaltenders receive direct and consistent coaching and guided skill development so that their experience in the crease is a positive one. First on the pathway and the development plan is to develop the knowledge and expertise of coaches, both regionally and within individual associations. Secondly, providing goaltenders with specialized training opportunities, ensuring their introduction and continual learning of the position is a positive one. Lastly, Hockey Alberta strives to identify and work with the top goaltenders in the province through our Elite Stream Programs. These programs invite goaltenders from our AA and AAA models to compete amongst their peers and learn from some of the top coaches in the world. Hockey Alberta has also created the Hockey Alberta Goaltender Guide for information on the introduction and implementation of goaltender skills.

All goaltenders should be provided with elite coaching and development. Join us in 2025 as we continue to serve our network of goalies, teams, coaches, and partners that will bring our philosophy, experience, and expertise to our goaltending family. We offer mentorship to both male and female goalies throughout the year at all levels of play by hosting National and Regional camps as well as specialty clinics, including an all-girls camp led by World U18 Gold Medal winning Team USA Goalie Coach Sanya Sandahl, personal consultation, association partnerships, and more. Our programs are built for both local and out-of-town clientele. Chicagoans will enjoy the convenience of professional training in their back yards. Meanwhile our vast network of coaches and students can easily travel into one of the world’s best hockey cities for development. Join us for a week long camp, or custom create a trip full of private lessons, one day clinics, workouts, and even elite player skills group sessions we attend. And don't forget to take in the "Windy City"!

GoalRobber Goaltending provides whole person goalie development through world class camps, clinics, off ice, on ice, mental skills, and program consulting. Coach Nate Speidel Ph.D. and staff are professional, experienced, & detail oriented!

Alaska Goaltending Academy was started in 2016 to provide world class training to goaltenders of all ages up in Alaska. The academy was started by Steve Thompson who is now the Manager of Goaltending Development for all of USA Hockey. The program's structure is built upon Steve's years of experience coaching at the college, professional, and international levels. In addition to the local leadership, AKGA also brings up a guest coach from the games highest levels including in 2024 Thomas Speer from the San Jose Sharks and in 2023 Matt Millar from the LA Kings. This year Rob Couturier, who works as a goalie coach within the Seattle Kraken farm system will be joining AKGA for the summer. Notable alums of AKGA include Jeremy Swayman with the Boston Bruins, Phoenix Copely with the LA Kings, and Isaiah Saville with the Las Vegas Golden Knights. If you are looking for incredible development in one of the most majestic areas of the world, sign up today while spots are still available!

Pro Crease Goaltending (PCG) has been a leader in goaltending training since 2008. Located in Connecticut, PCG was founded by current Tampa Bay Lightning Goaltending Scout, Jared Waimon in 2008. PCG has been at the forefront of the recent success in USA Hockey Goaltending. Prior to working for Tampa Bay, Jared served as a Strelow Mentor to USA Hockey's National Goaltending Program and won a Bronze Medal as Goaltending Coach for the USA at the 2023 World Juniors. In addition to training Spencer Knight (Florida Panthers) since age 10, PCG has trained multiple NHL draft picks, dozens of NCAA DI + DIII goaltenders and multiple former / current professionals. Attention to detail, mindful repetition, a realistic drills and video sessions are at the core of each PCG Summer Camp. Each goaltender leaves a PCG Summer Camp with a better understanding of where their game is and where it needs to go.