Goaltending can be the most physically and mentally demanding position on a team yet often lacks specific coaching support needed for improvement. Some attributes of goaltending may come naturally; however, the development of outstanding goaltenders comes through expert instruction and the practice of specific skills. The demands placed on today’s goaltenders are greater than ever. Without proper instruction a goaltender’s technique will become flawed and the frequency of goals given up will increase. Goaltending today is all about the acquisition of new skills as well as the refinement of those skills day after day. We would like to offer you a goaltending development service built on 15 successful years of competitive goaltending and instructing experience that will improve and refine the necessary skills of today’s elite goaltenders.
ABOVE THE CREASE GOALTENDING has been formed to meet the need for specialized goaltending instruction. The goal of the ATC Goaltending is to provide quality goaltending instruction to individuals at all levels by building a solid foundation of technical skills and work ethic. The programs offered by ATC Goaltending will benefit the grassroots beginner goaltender all the way up to the professional goaltender. The basis of ATC Goaltending relies on 4 pillars: skating, crease movement, save technique and recovery. ATC Goaltending does not teach a specific style as each goaltender that straps on the pads has different strengths and weaknesses. ATC Goaltending will give your goaltenders all the necessary tools to play at the highest level possible on a consistent basis.
Goaltenders are individuals playing within a team sport and therefore they need individual coaching and attention. Allow ATC Goaltending to work with your goaltenders so that they can help your team in a positive way. ATC Goaltending will not only improve performance on the ice but they will also help your goaltenders train more efficiently off the ice, gain a better understanding of the mental side of playing goal as well as introduce goal setting to the goaltenders. In other words, ATC Goaltending will allow the goaltender to take charge of their own development path and push beyond limits again and again!
TESTIMONIAL
Goalies today must be physically fit, mentally prepared and technically skilled. These are the skills taught by Jamie at ATC. Jamie is an experienced goalie coach and highly qualified instructor. Our son Jesse has been working with Jamie at ATC for approximately one year. During this time we have seen Jesse elevate his game to a higher level. His confidence has improved and his all around understanding of the position and what it takes to be successful has increased dramatically. Jesse looks forward to his sessions with Jamie, whether it is a challenging workout or a one on one post game review. Jamie is a role model and mentor to our son and he has gained Jesse’s trust and more importantly earned his respect. Thanks Jamie!! - Roland and Doris K.
