High Level Goaltending
This training program is specifically designed for the “Team Quarterback” — the player who plays a vital role in both offense and defense. Learn how to assist in breaking out of your zone, support back checkers, and direct traffic in the defensive zone. In addition to these strategic elements, you'll also receive focused individual skill development to enhance your overall performance.
Our unique goaltending program offers specialized instruction for a select group of just four goalies per group. This exclusive program combines individual skill development with situational training and in-game experience. Each goalie will receive 30 minutes of focused, daily training aimed at improving their specific skills. Afterward, they’ll join their group of high-level players for three hours of on-ice drills and scrimmages, applying what they've learned in real game situations.
Goaltending coaches will be present during all ice times, offering hands-on coaching and real-time feedback as goalies face game-like scenarios. While their training is personalized to their individual needs, goalies will also remain integrated with their high-level age group during off-ice activities, promoting camaraderie and teamwork. This combination of tailored instruction and game application ensures that each goalie receives the attention they need while staying connected to their team’s dynamic.
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Boarding and Day options.
Ages 11-17. Distinct age groupings.
- Monday evening evaluation introduces you to the CAN/AM way and gives instructors their first chance to evaluate goalies.
- Tuesday-Friday: players will have two 2-hour sessions daily, each with specific skills and goals.
- Tuesday-Friday: Additional 1-hour session exclusively for individual goalie development.
- Saturday session serves as a recap from the week and a chance to display enhanced skills during a final scrimmage.
Goaltenders separated into small groups according to ages and ability to maximize learning.
- Agility stations including ladder drills, Gorilla steps, Dot Drill mats, Power Slide boards, core strengthening via medicine balls and resistance bands, balance and flexibility training.
- Hand-eye coordination exercises, reflex and anticipation, along with mental and visualization techniques for control and confidence.
- Designed to introduce and reinforce concepts used during situational play on-ice. By introducing these physical elements off-ice, we can help goalies focus on the mental and physical skills involved without having to worry about on-ice distractions. This leads goalies to a much greater understanding of the skill or concept in question.
- Learning of what "TEAM" means is an important part of developing hockey players. You will learn the importance of such critical hockey team skills as desire, cooperation, trust, motivation and just plain hard work towards a common goal. This program is under the supervision of our special Team Challenge staff and instruction is geared towards safety as a priority.
- Advantages and drawbacks of goaltending styles.
- Understand breakaway concepts and techniques. Know when to come out and how far, how quickly to back up, what visual cues to look for and what saves to make.
- Review and critique of professional situations, saves, and breakdowns resulting in goals.
- Goalie responsibilities.
- Pre-game preparation & in-game focus.
- Regrouping after a goal.
- Learning from and bouncing back from a bad game.
- Hockey and higher education.
- See how you measure up against goalies of your age.
- Although hockey, both on and off the ice, is the focus at camp, there are times set aside for recreation in order to relax, have fun and take a break from the concentrated hockey program.
Saturday marks the final day of camp, and we’ll end the week with a special session of closing remarks, awards ceremonies, and check-out. After the final ice session, the camp will end with heartfelt closing remarks from our coaches and staff, reflecting on the growth, effort, and accomplishments of each camper throughout the week. It’s a time to celebrate individual progress and the bonds created within the camp community.
Following the remarks, we’ll hold an awards ceremony to honor campers for their dedication, teamwork, and achievements on and off the ice. From skill mastery to sportsmanship, the awards will highlight the standout moments of the week, giving everyone a chance to shine and receive recognition for their hard work.
Once the ceremony concludes, we’ll move into check-out, where campers will return to Northwood School to collect their belongings and say their goodbyes. It’s the perfect time to reflect on the experience and exchange contact info with new friends made during the week. We’ll ensure a smooth check-out process, so you can leave with the satisfaction of knowing you’ve had an unforgettable time at camp.
