Our Goalie Camps & Clinics
Each summer we offer performance-focused goalie camps and clinics. All of our goalie camps and clinics are "goalie-only" meaning there is not a skater camp on the ice at the same time. Many programs offer some goalie training to attract goalies to be "shooter tutors" for their skater camp. They will put the goalies in a corner and basically tell them to stay out of the way until the shooters need them. THIS IS NOT GOALIE TRAINING! All of our goalie camps and clinics focus on the goalie with a low goalie-to-coach ratio.
The large goalie schools have many instructors that run camps like a factory and not all of these factory instructors are as capable as others. With these large goalie schools, you roll the dice and hope you get a good instructor. With TB Goaltending all camps and clinics are personally attended and all instruction is overseen by our founders. All of our assisting staff play or have played at the varsity prep, junior, college, and post-college levels. Each instructor operates under the mission of developing a goaltender's potential and each possesses the knowledge and experience that is required to communicate and teach the TB Goaltending method. For more information about our instructors, please see the About Us page
Our goaltending camps & clinics focus on goalie specific skills:
Positioning: Teaching optimal positioning within the crease to minimize angles and maximize coverage.
Angles and Depth: Understanding how to cut down angles and adjust depth based on the play's location.
Rebound Control: Mastering the ability to direct rebounds to safe areas and not provide second-chance opportunities.
Rebound Recovery: Practicing quick recovery techniques after making a save and controlling rebounds.
Lateral Movement: Improving side-to-side movement speed and agility.
Skating Efficiency: Focusing on proper skating techniques to conserve energy and maintain optimal positioning.
Stretching: Providing proper stretching techniques for goalies
Screen and Traffic Management: Practicing how to track the puck through traffic and maintain visual focus.
Vision and Tracking Drills: Exercises to enhance visual tracking skills and improve reaction time.