defenders get specific coaching for their respective positions, goalies require the same attention and guided skill development.

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1 POWER POINT SLIDES ACTIVITIES NOTES Mini-lecture: Over view- 10 RM- p Provide the following overview of the clinic: Rationale: Goaltending is a critical aspect of team play and requires direct & consistent unique coaching skills. As forwards and defenders get specific coaching for their respective positions, goalies require the same attention and guided skill development. Objective: To develop in coaches the knowledge, skills, and drills to enhance the play of their goaltenders Process: There are 2 parts to the process: o In class session consisting of min-lectures, discussions, and videos o On ice session with demonstrations of the skills and drill Mini-lecture: What is the identity of Canadian goaltending- 5 RM- not addressed- use information on power point slide 1. Provide the research from Goaltending Advisory Group, outlining the weaknesses of Canadian goaltending in comparison to other countries: Physical- flexibility, eye hand coordination, & range of motion Mental- preparation Hockey sense- ability to read, read the release, positioning, & communications 2. Ask the coaches to react to this research

2 Pairs task: 5 Key Concepts for Goaltending Have coaches pair up with another coach they do not know 2. Have the coaches introduce themselves 3. Direct the coaches to page 1 of the Reference Material 4. In the pairs have them look over this material and develop a one minute summary of the diagram 5. Have 1 or 2 groups share their summaries 6. Conclude by asking for and responding to questions Mini-lecture: Goaltending 1 Curriculum Using the power point slides #6 & 7, outline the 7 basics of goaltending: Skating Stance Moving skills Positioning Save selection Basic puck control Puck handling RM- p. 1 Key to emphasize or add in whatever the groups missed in their summaries RM- p. 2 Keep this brief as each topic will be addressed in detail later Small group task: Goaltender skating Have pairs from the early task join with another pair 2. Have each member in the small group introduce themselves 3. Ask the small groups to identify the key skating skills for goaltenders and how they work to develop this skills in practice 4. Have 1 or 2 groups share their responses 5. Conclude this activity (emphasizing anything omitted in the group responses) by stating: o Goaltenders should be encouraged to be good skaters. To be a good goaltender they RM- p. 3 When taking responses from the group try to ask for comments from coaches who have not yet provided answers. Explain to the group that each of the four skating skills will be addressed in detail later in the clinic.

3 must be efficient skaters: control and mobility. They must learn to push with strength and stop hard. o In addition to Team Skating, goalies should also be doing goaltender specific skating drills: o C-Cuts o T-Pushes o Shuffles o Pivot Large group task: Goaltender stance Display power point slide #9, showing the photo in the top right hand corner of the slide 2. Have coaches view photo and call out the key points in performing the proper stance 3. Repeat step 2 for the next two photos on the slide 4. Using power point slide #10 conclude by summarizing (and emphasizing any points not identified in the responses from the group)the key technical points of a goaltender stance (on left hand side of the slide): Athletic position: feet slightly wider than shoulder width Weight balanced on the balls of feet and on inside edges of skates knees, shoulders, toes aligned Stance should feel comfortable Knees and waist positioning slightly bent to match shin and spine angle (see 3 rd picture) Hand positioning: gloves parallel, forward and relaxed in peripheral view Catching glove open and out in front Chin down and eyes on the puck 5. Explain that a key part of the stance is having the proper stick grip. The key points of the grip in relation to the stance are: Stick blade at a slight angle with the toe ahead of the heel covering 5 hole (stick falls in place with your hands and in front of skates) Blocker rotated outward slightly Stick Grip: For optimal stick control & strength, stick is held at the shoulders of the stick (top of paddle) with index finger gripping side of paddle & supported behind with the thumb. RM- p. 3 & 4 It is important to engage the coaches by encouraging them to share their responses. Be supportive if a coach s response is not exactly correct by taking the part that is correct and add to this part of the answer.

4 This allows goalie to steer on ice shots away to corners. Ask for and respond to questions of clarification about the grip Large group task: Skating movement/ C Cuts- 10 RM- p Introduce skating movement by explaining the purpose of these is: to advance the goaltenders ability to move in a quick, efficient and balanced manner 2. Emphasize that goaltender skating skills focus on inner edge skills 3. List the specific goaltender skating skills: C cuts T Push (long or short) Shuffle (long or short) Pivot 4. Using power point slide # 13, have the coaches view the C Cuts video 5. Have coaches call out key points in performing the skill correctly 6. Review coaches responses by outlining the coaching points on the left side of he slide 7. Conclude by explaining when to use the skill (listed at the bottom of the slide) Large group task: Skating movements/ T Push Review the key coaching points of the T Push (using power point slide # 14): Start in stance Eyes first towards target turn head Lead foot pointed towards target (lead toe pointed to destination) Back leg pushes Stop on lead foot Back to stance 2. Ask the question when would you use the T Push? 3. View videos illustrating various T Push drills: Crease drill Face to face drill Box drill RM- p. 6 Answer to T Push question: travel longer distances when there is time for goaltender to get set (angle, square, depth) i.e. puck goes from D to D along the blue This activity reviews proper technique as well as providing a number of good drills for developing the T Push.

5 T Push diagonal drill 4. While viewing drills, have coaches call out the key technical points that are being performed correctly by the goalies in the videos. Large group task: Shuffles Start by explaining that shuffles are used to cover short distances when there is little time for the goaltender to set. The shuffle slows the goaltender to stay o angle and square to the puck 2. View video on power point slide #19 and ask coaches to call out key teaching points in performing the Shuffle properly 3. Review key teaching points on left side of the slide 4. Explain when to use the skill (on bottom of the slide) 5. View video (power point slide #20) on Short Shuffles, while reminding the coaches of the key teaching points. RM- p. 7 & 8 Call on coaches who have not been very active in providing answers to get them more engaged in the process.

6 Large group task: Pivot- 10 RM- p Start by explaining that the Pivot is used to travel longer distances, to adjust angle & depth, and to stay square 2. Review key teaching points on the left hand side of the power point slide #21 3. View video on the power point slide #22 4. Explain when to use the skill (on bottom of slide # 21) Mini-lecture: Butterfly basics Review the basics of the Butterfly Stance (power point slide #22): Usage depends on size of goalie & distance / angle of puck from crease Upper body is the same as stance Knees in, Toes out, Butt up Pads loose enough to be able to rotate. Seal the ice staying flat Stick on ice slightly angled (deflecting pucks) Hands out in front, stick on ice Shoulders square, relaxed upper body Weight on knees stay forward Mini-lecture: Butterfly & power slides Review the key points of a butterfly slide (power point slide #23): Start standing in athletic stance, load push leg, lead leg seals the ice 2. Review the key points of a power slide (power point slide #23): Glide along the ice protecting the 5 hole with stick blade on the ice and approximately stick blade lengths in front of the pads Bring the push leg to the ice and complete the seal by bringing the knees together Maintain a quiet upper body while in the butterfly position and sliding along the ice. Recover to the glide foot side using the front 1/3 of the skate to gain traction on the ice and recover back to the athletic stance. RM- p. 9 Just a brief introduction, details will be expanded on later RM- p Again just another quick introduction, skills will be addressed in detail later in the session

7 Gloves must stay forward, parallel, and angled towards destination (puck) Large group discussion: Basic slides- Butterfly Slides View videos on power point slides #24 & Have coaches jot down key technical points viewed in the videos 3. Ask coaches to share some of the key points observed RM- p. 5 & 6 Make sure to reenforce the key points of the two skills Large group discussion: Basic slides- Power slide View video on power point slides #26 2. Have coaches jot down key technical points viewed in the videos 3. Ask coaches to share some of the key points observed Mini-lecture: Positioning Start by defining some key terms (power point slide #27): Basic Angle- Centre of Net Centre of Body Centre of Puck Square- Shoulders and toes pointed at puck Depth- Distance from goal line to goalie stance. While on angle and square, good starting depth is toes of skates on crease line 2. Using power point slide #28 explain that: A butterfly goalie that plays on the goal line covers roughly only 33% of the net. By challenging more (knees outside the crease) the same size goalie covers roughly 70% of the net. The downside of aggressive depth is backdoor plays as side openings are then available for open net goals. Goalie must then manage their depth consider the RM- p. 5 & 6 Make sure to reenforce the key points of the two skills RM- p It is important to review these terms, so when we use these terms later in the session the coaches all have the same understanding of the what the terms mean.

8 shooter and options. 3. Finally, explain what it means to stay in the middle of the shot lane: Remember the angle alignment is centered to the puck not the shooter s body or stick shaft Young goalies have a tendency to align themselves with the shooters body and forget about the puck alignment Puck should be square in the middle of the chest at all times 4. Call & respond to questions on the material covered in this mini-lecture Mini-lecture: Positioning when the puck of below the goal line- 10 RM- p Start by out lining the key points of tracking the puck when it is below the goal line (power poingt slide #30): Move feet & elbow away from post Keep knob of stick outside of goal (blade in 5 hole) Rotate head & shoulder ONLY Maintain skates on goal line (facing slot) Look UNDER cross bar (better low coverage with stick) Eyes on the puck DO NOT OVER ROTATE 2. Explain these two key points (power point slide #31): Puck Outside of post: Maintain post seal until losing sight of puck Puck Between posts (behind the net)- Rotate head, look through net to find the puck, follow puck 3. View the video on power point slide #32, that illustrates the proper technique of tracking the puck below the goal line. 4. Call for and respond to questions about this technique

9 Large group task: Tracking the puck Have coaches view the video on power point slide # As the coaches are viewing the video have them list the specific techniques the goal tender is using while track the puck 3. Ask coaches to share techniques hey have listed Large group task: Save selection/ stick saves Start by review the key teaching points for making a stick save (power point slide #34: Start in stance Stick starts on the ice in front of the goalie, usually about a glove s length away from skates and pads. This placement safeguards against rebounds, helps to cushion pucks and ensures the stick will not get stuck under pads if goalie drops in butterfly. It also allows goalie to move the stick freely around body in a semi-circle to steer and deflect pucks. As puck approaches, deflect puck into corner following the arc of the crease. Let the stick do the work, use wrist to angle stick into desired position this should facilitate the puck being deflected into the desired corner. 2. View video on power point slide #35 showing stick saves while in the butterfly position 3. View video on power point slide #36 showing making the second save 4. Ask the coaches what are the key points to making the second save. RM- p. No information, use information of power point slide The answer to the question is that the goal tender is using most of the techniques we have covered so far RM- p. 12 & 13 Answers: In good position for first shot (stance & position) Responds to low shot get getting into the butterfly Directs rebound any from the front of the net Gets up and positions self for next shot Controls rebound Covers puck

10 Mini-lecture: Save selection/ glove save Start by reviewing the key points in executing am effective glove save (power point slide #37): Start in stance position Glove starts out in a position between 2 or 3 o clock (Can depend on size and skill of goalie) Glove should be out in front of body and not tight to chest - relaxed Prepare to receive the puck, don t chase it. Catch it in front of you. The principles used to catch a baseball or softball can also be applied here 2. View video on power point slide # 38, highlighting the key points 3. Using power point slide #39,review the key points of making saves with the catching glove and the blocker: Catching gloveo Track puck with eyes the whole trajectory o Align glove to puck trajectory, lean shoulders towards puck o Adjust hand to catch puck in the pocket of the glove Blockero Track puck with eyes o Align blocker to puck trajectory, lean shoulders towards puck o Puck contact should be mid to upper blocker o Rotate wrist to redirect puck to corners o Follow rebound Mini-lecture: Butterfly with a reactive glove- 10 minutes 1. Start by explaining that: The decision to stay in a standing stance or down in a butterfly stance during a high shot is based on the distance of the shot, strength of the shot, goalie s reaction time and size of goalie. Smaller goalie s should stay on their feet and stay aggressive. Same teaching points apply. 2. Explain these key points about playing goal in this position (power point slide #40): RM- p Remember to cover both the catching glove and blocker saves RM- p May be a good time to discuss the pro s and con s of standing up or playing on their knees

11 Allows goalie to catch & control rebounds Stick on ice slightly angled where toe is ahead of heel of stick Elbows bent with gloves in front of eyes Make arm motion as efficient as possible, arm and glove working together in a straight line to the puck. Eye of the glove looking at the puck at all times Watch puck off stick right into pocket Keep hand in front of elbow Close glove tightly 3. View video on power point slide #41 Large group task: Basic puck control/ rebound control Start by explaining we are going to look at two forms of puck control: Freezing pucks in the midsection Freezing pucks on the ice 2. Outline the key points in freezing pucks in the midsection (power point slide # 42): Start in stance Catching glove can then fold over chest to trap and cradle puck Blocker should maintain position forward, and stick stays on ice just in case there is a rebound 3. View video on power point slide #43 4. View video on power point slide #44 5. Ask coaches to identify key points in freezing the puck in the body 6. Outline key points in freezing pucks on the ice (power point slide #45 & 46)): Down on knees Paddle of stick on ice at an angle Let puck hit the paddle and slide down towards blocker Cover blocker and puck with glove hand For safety reasons: Keep head up to watch for incoming traffic 7. View video on power point slide #47 8. Ask coaches to identify key points in freezing the puck on the ice RM- p There is three videos in this section, ensure the coaches have an opportunity to name the key performance points

12 Mini-lecture: Break away routine Start by outlining the key points in developing a break away routine (power point slide #48 & 49): Always watch the play in far end from a DEEP centered position in the crease Touch post when breakaway occurs Using C Cuts, telescope out 4 feet from crease to appear big vs shooter, closing gap & to have space for backward momentum If player changes angle, maintain alignment & squareness on puck (not shooter s body) using short side shuffles Present stick (in 5 hole), gloves, body & pads square to puck to maximize coverage Retreat backwards while matching player s speed: when player reaches inside hash mark heels should be touching the outside crease, toes pointing towards the player Stand your ground as you re-enter crease If player shoots, react with proper save selection butterfly (with reactive gloves or tight on body depending on the shooters depth) or in standing stance (glove and body save) If player dekes, slide diagonally backwards in the direction of the new puck position (maintain balance while extending) On dekes, skate should end up slightly outside of post & glove (or blocker ) should reach out to puck for the save Mini-lecture: Basic puck handling- 5 minutes 1. Out line key points related to basic puck handling (power point slides #50 & 51): The goaltender is in the proper athletic stance with 1 adjustment, the blocker is positioned at the butt end of the stick and the glove hand is positioned in an overhand grip position at the upper shaft of the stick above the paddle. The glove hand applies pressure to the ice, cradling the puck and preparing to pass the puck or clear the zone. Legs are bent and are always in position to pivot, forward and backward skate, single skate RM- p. 19 & 20 This is only a minilecture, but the LF should take questions if they arise RM- p. 20 Again be open to questions

13 c cut forward and backwards and can execute the T-Push to the net to defend. Mini-lecture: Incorporating goalies into practice Start by explaining: Your goalie will improve doing team drills, but if you make time for one drill per practice, you will be able to give them the attention they deserve. It will make them feel as though they are an important part of the team, not to mention the fact that they will improve dramatically. 2. Outline ways to incorporate goal tenders into your practice (power point slide #52): Have your assistant coaches take them aside to do skating drills at the start of practice while you are working with the team at the other end Make your warm-up drill a goalie specific drill First ten or last ten minutes of practice set aside for coach controlled goaltending drills (emphasize the words coach controlled) Have goaltenders coach each other through skating drills and mirror drills when they are idle in practice. 3. Outline the coach s role in communicating with the goal tenders 9Power point slide #53): Communicate who is playing the next game What is expected of them in game situations? Feedback Goal setting RM- p. 21 It would be good to draw out from the coaches how they have incorporated goaltenders into the practice.

14 Mini-lecture: Role of the goaltender coach Explain that a goal tender coaches will be most effective when encouraged to do the following (power point slide #54): Design and implement drills Act as a liaison between the goaltenders and the head coach Help goaltenders with mental preparation and routine Assess game and practice performance to identify strengths and areas of development Use video as an effective coaching tool Help the goaltenders deal with pressure and poor performances Mini-lecture: Practice tips- 5 RM- p. 22 It would be ideal to have a goaltender coach on every team, but in most cases a member of the coaching staff will have to be responsible for training the goal tenders. RM- p Explain that the coach should set aside 10 minutes (1 drill) for your goaltenders per practice. This could include one of the following power point slides #55 & 56): Skating: Goaltenders priorities should be goalie-specific skating, when not doing so they should join in team skating drills for conditioning Passing: Goaltenders should focus on goaliespecific passing drills when the team is doing passing drills Shooting: Space out your shooters Communicate to goalies what their roles are for certain drills Game type situation drills Whenever your goalies have some idle time, a 3 rd or 4 th coach can be a great deal of help. 2. Ask coaches how they are currently incorporating goaltenders into their practices.

15 Small group task: Goaltender specific skills- 15 Highlight the better drills 1. Form coaches into groups of three 2. Assign each group this task: Design three goaltender drills- one for each situation outlined on power point slide # Have groups share the drills they designed Mini-lecture: Overview on ice session Start preparation for on ice session by informing all coaches who will be on the ice require a helmet 2. Provide coaches information on where they may change for the on ice session and where they can leave their clothes and/ or valuables 3. Review the skills and drills that will be addressed in the on ice session 4. Call & respond to questions 5. Direct coaches to the resources that are available from Hockey Canada 6. Thank the coaches for their attentiveness and tell them you will meet then at the entrance to the ice. Ensure that coaches understand the purpose of the on ice session.