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CGD Philosophy
CGD coaches are committed to helping goaltenders of all ages and skill levels understand how to use the various tools and techniques to stop the puck. In the end, our goal is the same as yours:
STOP AT NOTHING TO STOP EVERYTHING
Brent Moran
Niagara Ice Dogs (OHL)
Dallas Stars prospect
The game of hockey is the fastest game on earth and goaltenders are required to be elite level athletes in every aspect. Not only must you possess fast reflexes, explosive strength, and exceptional agility, you must react with controlled, pin point accuracy.
Our coaching philosophy is simple: We believe in developing one skill at a time to help goalies build a strong foundation and understanding of how to consistently use all of the tools available.
We do not group goalies by age alone. We take into account several factors before placing a goalie into a particular learning environment. We call this our Goalie Level System (GLV).
GOALIE LEVEL 1-5
GLV1
GOALTENDING INNITIATION
It all begins with a strong foundation
Linear skating
Basic stance
Knowledge of goalie specific skating
Proper save selections
Body positioning and balance
Simple glove placement and movements
GLV2
GOALIE FOUNDAMENTALS
Fundamentals of primary techniques
Goalie specific movements
Use of stick
Butterfly slide
Recovery mechanics
Introduction to post play
Glove movements
Body shots
Pivots
GLV3
GAME TECHNIQUES
Basic game techniques
Slide with recovery
Recovery transition
Short and long slides
Short rebound recovery
Long rebound recovery
Multiple save sequences
Advanced post play
Puckhandling
GLV4
ADVANCED TECHNIQUES
Building your hockey IQ
Technique vs athleticism
Basic understanding of team concepts
Playing the puck on a dump in
Playing the puck on a break out
Recognizing offensive strategies
On ice communication with teammates
Understanding defensive zone coverage
GLV5
ADVANCED GAME TECHNIQUES
Take your game to the next level
Reading tendencies
Hands out technique
Situational positioning
Shot recognition
Advanced puckhandling
Understanding opposition zone entry
ELITE
ELITE PRO TRAINING
Training sessions and programs are customized to the needs of each goaltender. Sessions are private and include video analysis, providing
instant feedback which is later shared for personal use.