Goalie Coaches in Canada

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.