The DIY Goalie Podcast presented by True North Goaltending
The DIY Goalie podcast is dedicated to helping hockey goalies improve their on-ice performance. The show features goalie coaches Nathan Park and Connor Munday who discuss various goaltending topics from on ice tips to systemic goalie development and more. The show also occasionally features guest interviews such as pro or former pro goalies, experts in mental performance and phone addiction, prominent figures in the goalie community, and more. Visit us at truenorthgoaltending.com to learn more about us and to see what we have to offer, both for on ice and virtual training options.
Episodes
127 - Identifying the Root Cause of Your Breakdowns
Check out our drills, articles, merch, and book a session with us at https://truenorthgoaltending.com!Nathan sits down for a quick solo episode and talks about how to identify the root cause of your breakdowns instead of just looking at them on the surface. We also discuss when and how to implement these changes.Visit our socials:Facebook: https://facebook.com/truenorthgoaltendingInstagram: https:
126 - Habits to Focus on in Evaluations
Check out our drills, articles, merch, and book a session with us at https://truenorthgoaltending.com!This week Connor flies solo and talks about good habits that evaluators are looking for and how to make the most of your evaluation season.Here is the True North Goaltending in house hockey evaluation package: https://truenorthgoaltending.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/TNG-Hockey-Goalie-Evaluation
125 - Warm Ups and Concerning Goalie Trends
Check out our drills, articles, merch, and book a session with us at https://truenorthgoaltending.com!This week Connor and Nathan sit down and discuss on ice warm up and how to make the most of it. We also discuss some concerning trends we have been seeing from goalies and what they have mentioned to us that they are being taught.Visit our socials: Facebook: https://facebook.com/truenorthgoal
124 - Trends Usually Don't Help Your Development
Check out our drills, articles, merch, and book a session with us at https://truenorthgoaltending.com!This week is a solo episode with Nathan talking about how trends/fads usually aren't the things to help with your development. We also touch on topics such as when your strengths become weaknesses and getting out of your comfort zone.Visit our socials:Facebook: https://facebook.com/truenorthgoalte
123 - To Get Better, Sometimes You Have to Get Worse
Check out our drills, articles, merch, and book a session with us at https://truenorthgoaltending.com! This week is a solo episode with Nathan talking about the process of changing parts of your game and how it can lead to a regression before we start to see real results. We talk about how to handle that and how to try and minimize the regression as much as possible.Visit our socials:Facebook
122 - Goalie Parents, This One's For You!
Check out our drills, articles, merch, and book a session with us at https://truenorthgoaltending.com!We recorded our presentation from this past weekend's beginner goalie camp for new goalie parents. We talk about how you can create a supportive environment for your goalie, what your role is as a goalie parent, things to look out for, and what to expect throughout your goalie's journey.Visit our
121 - Trying Harder Doesn't Always Help
Check out our drills, articles, merch, and book a session with us at https://truenorthgoaltending.com!If you are interested in the StadiOps platform, visit https://stadiops.com or fill out this form: https://tally.so/r/ZjGeAADrill of the Month - Oops I Did It Again: https://coachthem.com/pdf/36019-oops-i-did-it-again.pdfThis week Connor and Nathan sit down and talk about how sometimes, trying to d
120 - How to Implement Cognitive Development
Check out our drills, articles, merch, and book a session with us at https://truenorthgoaltending.com!This week is a Nathan solo episode talking about the importance of cognitive training in your development plan and some things you can do to start implementing it.The Quiet Eye research by Dr. Derek Panchuk and Dr. Joan Vickers: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26949176/Visit our socials:Facebook:
119 - Your Goalie Identity
Check out our drills, articles, merch, and book a session with us at https://truenorthgoaltending.com!This week is a Nathan solo episode going through how to identify your goalie identity and why it matters. Having a personal identity related to who you are and how you approach goaltending can give you a grounding point for your development and to help get through performance struggles.Visit our s
118 - Finding Research for Athletic Development w/ Evan Kurylo
Check out our drills, articles, merch, and book a session with us at https://truenorthgoaltending.com!2026 goalie camps are live for booking! Check out https://truenorthgoaltending.com/edmonton-goalie-camps for more info.Evan Kurylo of Coretex Goaltender Development joins us for the second time on the podcast. We talk about his approach to finding research on goalie and athlete development f
117 - Edmonton Oil Kings Goalie Coach Kurtis Mucha
Check out our drills, articles, merch, and book a session with us at https://truenorthgoaltending.com!2026 goalie camps are live for booking! Check out https://truenorthgoaltending.com/edmonton-goalie-camps for more info.This week we sit down with Kurtis Mucha, goalie coach of the WHL's Edmonton Oil Kings. We discuss his approach to development, some trends that he and his colleagues are see
116 - Global Goaltending Retreat Round Up
Check out our drills, articles, merch, and book a session with us at https://truenorthgoaltending.com! 2026 goalie camps are live for booking! Check out https://truenorthgoaltending.com/edmonton-goalie-camps for more info. This week Billy Teefy from Doghouse Hockey comes on the podcast again to talk about his trip down to Breckenridge, CO to attend The Goalie Guild's Global Goalten
115 - Prospect Series: Emmett Croteau
Check out our drills, articles, merch, and book a session with us at https://truenorthgoaltending.com! 2026 goalie camps are live for booking! Check out https://truenorthgoaltending.com/edmonton-goalie-camps for more info.This week we sit down with True North Goaltending instructor Emmett Croteau. Emmett currently plays with Dartmouth College in the NCAA and is a 2022 6th round draft pi
114 - What if We Started Our Goalie Careers Over Today?
Check out our drills, articles, merch, and book a session with us at https://truenorthgoaltending.com!2026 goalie camps are live for booking!Check out https://truenorthgoaltending.com/edmonton-goalie-camps for more info.This week we use our current knowledge to take a look back at what we would change during our hockey careers. This involves how we would approach development, how we would shift ou
113 - Adjusting to the Next Level
Check out our drills, articles, merch, and book a session with us at https://truenorthgoaltending.com! 2026 goalie camps are live for booking! Check out https://truenorthgoaltending.com/edmonton-goalie-camps for more info.This week Connor flies solo with a quick hitter episode and talks about adjustments when going up in levels of play and how goalie parents can help.Visit our socials:F
112 - Loneliness in Goaltending
Check out our drills, articles, merch, and book a session with us at https://truenorthgoaltending.com!2026 goalie camps are live for booking! Check out https://truenorthgoaltending.com/edmonton-goalie-camps for more info.This week we dive into a topic that is not covered very often in goaltending: isolation and loneliness. We talk about why the loneliness comes into play and some things you can do
111 - The Tandem Goalie Approach and Playoff Talk
Check out our drills, articles, merch, and book a session with us at https://truenorthgoaltending.com!2026 goalie camps are live for booking! Check out https://truenorthgoaltending.com/edmonton-goalie-camps for more info.This week Connor and Nathan talk about the playoffs so far and the remaining 4 teams. We also take that into a discussion about goalie tandems and how that approach has chan
110 - Let's Talk About the Overlap
Check out our drills, articles, merch, and book a session with us at https://truenorthgoaltending.com! 2026 goalie camps are live for booking!Check out https://truenorthgoaltending.com/edmonton-goalie-camps for more info.Drill of the Month: In Tight Over Slide Recovery https://truenorthgoaltending.com/goalie-drills/in-tight-over-slide-recovery/This week Nathan and Connor do a deep dive on dea
109 - What Changes at a Higher Level of Play?
Check out our drills, articles, merch, and book a session with us at https://truenorthgoaltending.com! 2026 goalie camps are live for booking!Check out https://truenorthgoaltending.com/edmonton-goalie-camps for more info.This week Nathan talks about making the step up to a higher level of play and what that can affect on the ice and mentally. We also do a bit of a dive into the components of
108 - You Need to Shoulder Check More
Check out our drills, articles, merch, and book a session with us at https://truenorthgoaltending.com!2026 goalie camps are live for booking! Check out https://truenorthgoaltending.com/edmonton-goalie-camps for more info.This week Connor flies solo talking a little bit about playoffs up to this point as well as the importance of shoulder checking. He goes into why it's important and some best prac
107 - How Goalie Parents and Coaches Can Hinder Development
Check out our drills, articles, merch, and book a session with us at https://truenorthgoaltending.com!2026 goalie camps are live for booking! Check out https://truenorthgoaltending.com/edmonton-goalie-camps for more info.This week we tackle a couple different but similar topics that relate to influential people in a goalie's life doing things that can hinder development. We talk about the tendency
106 - Don't Focus As Much On Your Weaknesses
Check out our drills, articles, merch, and book a session with us at https://truenorthgoaltending.com!2026 goalie camps are live for booking! Check out https://truenorthgoaltending.com/edmonton-goalie-camps for more info.During our development, we tend to focus a lot of our time and effort on addressing our weaknesses. Although this is valid and something we need to do, there are a few other thing
105 - The Importance of Body Control
Check out our drills, articles, merch, and book a session with us at https://truenorthgoaltending.com!2026 goalie camps are live for booking! Check out https://truenorthgoaltending.com/edmonton-goalie-camps for more info.Drill of the Month: Follow the Rebound: https://truenorthgoaltending.com/drills/follow-the-rebound/This week we tackle the importance of being able to control your body and segmen
104 - Earn Your Joy
Check out our drills, articles, merch, and book a session with us at https://truenorthgoaltending.com!2026 goalie camps are live for booking! Check out https://truenorthgoaltending.com/edmonton-goalie-camps for more info.This week Nathan is on his own to discuss the concept of "earning your joy." This helps reframe the mindset of our approach to make the daily grind of development easier and to he
103 - Why "Practice Goalies" Struggle in Games
Check out our drills, articles, merch, and book a session with us at https://truenorthgoaltending.com!2026 goalie camps are live for booking! Check out https://truenorthgoaltending.com/edmonton-goalie-camps for more info.This week Connor flies solo and discusses the topic from our monthly newsletter: why practice goalies struggle in games. We go over the importance of balancing structure and chaos
102 - Prep for Important Tournaments and Tryouts
Check out our drills, articles, merch, and book a session with us at https://truenorthgoaltending.com!2026 goalie camps are live for booking! Check out https://truenorthgoaltending.com/edmonton-goalie-camps for more info.With provincials and tryouts underway in a bunch of areas, we take this week to talk about how you can prep for success. We tackle things like mindset, how to stand out, tips for
101 - Are We Over Coaching Goalies?
Check out our drills, articles, merch, and book a session with us at https://truenorthgoaltending.com! 2026 goalie camps are live for booking! Check out https://truenorthgoaltending.com/edmonton-goalie-camps for more info. This week Nathan flies solo to talk about if we are overcoaching our goalies and how that may be affecting their development. We also talk about the balance between wh
100 - Goalie Hot Takes (2nd Edition)
Check out our drills, articles, merch, and book a session with us at https://truenorthgoaltending.com!2026 goalie camps are live for booking! Check out https://truenorthgoaltending.com/edmonton-goalie-camps for more info.To celebrate episode 100, we reached out to the goalie community to ask for some hot takes to talk about! Thank you all for supporting us through 100 straight weeks of podcast epi
099 - Off Season Sports and 2 Goalie Teams
Check out our drills, articles, merch, and book a session with us at https://truenorthgoaltending.com!2026 goalie camps are live for booking! Check out https://truenorthgoaltending.com/edmonton-goalie-camps for more info.Drill of the Month: Blind Behind the Net Passouts: https://truenorthgoaltending.com/drills/blind-behind-the-net-pass-outs/This week we explore some good options for the off season
098 - Olympic Wrap Up and Season Wind Down
Check out our drills, articles, merch, and book a session with us at https://truenorthgoaltending.com!2026 goalie camps are live for booking! Check out https://truenorthgoaltending.com/edmonton-goalie-camps for more info.Drill of the Month: Line Walk Option with Low to Slot Pass: https://truenorthgoaltending.com/drills/line-walk-option-w-low-to-slot-pass/This week we sit down and discuss the
097 - Progressing Throughout a Coaching Career with Devon Hardie
Check out our drills, articles, merch, and book a session with us at https://truenorthgoaltending.com! 2026 goalie camps are live for booking!Check out https://truenorthgoaltending.com/edmonton-goalie-camps for more info. Sign up for our soft launch of virtual goalie sessions! https://forms.gle/YFKHmGcHxWfdzGgs9 We sit down with our Calgary counterpart Devon Hardie, founder of SAG
096 - 6 Subtle Habit Changes to Improve Your Game
Check out our drills, articles, merch, and book a session with us at https://truenorthgoaltending.com! 2026 goalie camps are live for booking! Check out https://truenorthgoaltending.com/edmonton-goalie-camps for more info.Sign up for our soft launch of virtual goalie sessions! https://forms.gle/YFKHmGcHxWfdzGgs9 On this week's episode Nathan flies solo and talks about a few subtle habits
095 - Hockey Isn't NHL or Bust
Check out our drills, articles, merch, and book a session with us at https://truenorthgoaltending.com! 2026 goalie camps are live for booking! Check out https://truenorthgoaltending.com/edmonton-goalie-camps for more info. Sign up for our soft launch of virtual goalie sessions! https://forms.gle/YFKHmGcHxWfdzGgs9 On this week's episode, we talk about the dangers of the NHL or bust m
094 - Outlaw Junior Hockey and the Overuse of the RVH
Check out our drills, articles, merch, and book a session with us at https://truenorthgoaltending.com!2026 goalie camps are live for booking! Check out https://truenorthgoaltending.com/edmonton-goalie-camps for more info.Sign up for our soft launch of virtual goalie sessions! https://forms.gle/YFKHmGcHxWfdzGgs9 Connor sits down and talks about his experience with outlaw junior leagues buildin
093 - Managing u7/u9 Goalies and Open Borders
Check out our drills, articles, merch, and book a session with us at https://truenorthgoaltending.com! 2026 goalie camps will be live for booking this week! Check out https://truenorthgoaltending.com/edmonton-goalie-camps for more info.Sign up for our soft launch of virtual goalie sessions! https://forms.gle/YFKHmGcHxWfdzGgs9 Nathan flies solo on this episode talking about how to manage
092 - We Need New Expectations for Goaltending
Check out our drills, articles, merch, and book a session with us at https://truenorthgoaltending.com! Sign up for our soft launch of virtual goalie sessions! https://forms.gle/YFKHmGcHxWfdzGgs9 Connor and Nathan sit down this week and discuss the changes to the game of hockey and how that affects the expectations around goaltending. It is time for us to have a new bar and see goaltendi
091 - Personal Accountability and the Successful Rec League Mindset
Check out our drills, articles, merch, and book a session with us at https://truenorthgoaltending.com! Sign up for our soft launch of virtual goalie sessions! https://forms.gle/YFKHmGcHxWfdzGgs9Drill of the Month - Through the Net Blind Pass w/ Shot: https://truenorthgoaltending.com/drills/through-the-net-blind-pass-w-shotThis week Nathan flies solo again to talk about personal accountability
090 - Getting Out of Your Personal Bubble
Check out our drills, articles, merch, and book a session with us at https://truenorthgoaltending.com! Sign up for our soft launch of virtual goalie sessions! https://forms.gle/YFKHmGcHxWfdzGgs9 This week Nathan hops on to talk about the importance of gaining perspectives and information outside of your own personal bubble. This helps to make better impressions in the hockey world and po
089 - The Importance of Processing a Goal Against
Check out our drills, articles, merch, and book a session with us at https://truenorthgoaltending.com! Sign up for our soft launch of virtual goalie sessions! https://forms.gle/YFKHmGcHxWfdzGgs9 This week Connor flies solo again to discuss a post made on a goalie parents group talking about a goalie who lost control of their emotions after a handful of goals going in. This sparked the d
088 - A Deep Dive Into Goalie Movements
Check out our drills, articles, merch, and book a session with us at https://truenorthgoaltending.com! Sign up for our soft launch of virtual goalie sessions! https://forms.gle/YFKHmGcHxWfdzGgs9This week we break down the most common movements as goalies and how to be more efficient and powerful with them!Visit our socials: Facebook: https://facebook.com/truenorthgoaltendingInsta
087 - Preparing for the Holiday Break
Check out our drills, articles, merch, and book a session with us at https://truenorthgoaltending.com! Previous episode with Billy TeefyThis week we welcome back Billy Teefy as the first ever returning guest! Billy and Connor sit down to talk about some post play techniques as well as how to prepare for the upcoming holiday break! We also talk about potential gift ideas for the goalie in you
086 - Mastering Lateral Plays
Check out our drills, articles, merch, and book a session with us at https://truenorthgoaltending.com! This week is a solo episode where Nathan talks about how to improve your approach to lateral plays. We also go over the drill of the month, the line walk option w/ low to slot pass. Find the drill here: https://truenorthgoaltending.com/drills/line-walk-option-w-low-to-slot-pass/ Visit
085 - Dealing with Early Season Struggles
Check out our drills, articles, merch, and book a session with us at https://truenorthgoaltending.com! Connor and Nathan sit down this week to talk about some early season issues that have come up with some goalies they have been working with. We tackle things such as tweaks to pre-game routines, internal pressures, resetting our training approach, and more! Visit our socials: Faceb
084 - Getting Better at Rush Chances and Breakaways
Check out our drills, articles, merch, and book a session with us at https://truenorthgoaltending.com!This week Nathan flies solo and dives into another technical episode designed to help improve your game. On the dock this week: rush chances! We provide tips on how to better at odd man rushes, breakaways, and even rushes like 1 on 1s and 2 on 2s. Visit our socials:Facebook: https://facebook.
083 - Simplicity and Communication: Two Keys to Goalie Success
Check out our drills, articles, merch, and book a session with us at https://truenorthgoaltending.com!This week Nathan and Connor sit down for the first ever recorded session at the TNG Nisku training facility! We talk about the importance simplicity and communication play in your development as a goalie. Whether on or off the ice, we provide some tips and discussion as how both can help you be be
082 - Different Practice Progressions and Maximizing Video Use
Drill of the month: Follow the ReboundThis week Connor flies solo again, talking about how us goalie coaches approach different practice structures (group goalie sessions vs team goalie sessions) and the progressions associated with them. We also talk about how to use video and the best what to look for for ways to improve your game. For goalie related apparel, drills, articles, and to book a
081 - Conversation with a Goalie Dad with Brian Munday
Join or Donate to Our October Saves Team: https://fundraisemyway.cancer.ca/teams/8526This week Connor sits down with his dad talking about what it's like being a goalie dad. We also discuss the changes in the game and the position over the last few decades, goalie evaluations, and other topics goalie parents typically face.For goalie related apparel, drills, articles, and to book a session with us
080 - Starting the Season Properly and Load Management
Join or Donate to Our October Saves Team: https://fundraisemyway.cancer.ca/teams/8526This week we sit down and do a bit of a dive into what the ideal approach is to your early season development. We also discuss the idea of load management and why it's important for goalies to be aware of it. We talk about how to approach load management while still ensuring proper development.For goalie related a
079 - Behind the Scenes of a Minor Hockey Goalie Director with Kurt Rackel
Join or Donate to Our October Saves Team: https://fundraisemyway.cancer.ca/teams/8526KC North Board of Directors: https://kcnorth.ca/board-of-directors/Kurt Rackel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach.racks/We sit down with Kurt Rackel, the goalie director of KC North, a minor hockey association in the Edmonton area. He shares his insights on what the day to day is like as a goalie director
078 - Getting Better at In Tight Plays
Join or Donate to Our October Saves Team: https://fundraisemyway.cancer.ca/teams/8526Drill of the Month - The Gauntlet: https://truenorthgoaltending.com/drills/the-gauntletThis week is a solo episode from Nathan going over our drill of the month - The Gauntlet. Nathan also tackles the topic of in tight play and provides tips on how to give yourself the best opportunity to make saves when the puck
077 - Goalies Fight Cancer
Join the True North Goaltending October Saves Team: https://fundraisemyway.cancer.ca/teams/8526October Saves Website: https://octobersaves.orgOctober Saves Socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/octobersavesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/octobersavesTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@octobersavesKalen Anderson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kalenandersonn/This week we do things a bit diff
076 - Finding the Right League for You
Check out the new and improved website, combining our DIY Goalie content with our True North Goaltending coaching services at https://truenorthgoaltending.comLooking for placement or representation from Nathan? Visit advocateathlete.com or email goalies@truenorthgoaltending.comThis week's episode revisits a listener question from our mailbag episode a few weeks ago. We tackle this one in it's own
075 - Evaluations Are Done...Now What? And Development for Adult Goalies
Check out our new website with all of our content on it at https://truenorthgoaltending.comThis week Connor flies solo again, taking about life after evaluations. We touch on topics such as how to approach things if you don't make the team you want, and also how to go about pushing forward even if you do make the team you want. We also go through a listener question from an adult goalie on how to
074 - Sports Vision Training with Dr. Riyad Khamis
Virtual Sports Vision Program (use code NORTH for $50 off): https://highperformancevision.thinkific.com/products/courses/sports-vision-training-hockey-goaliesThis week, we were lucky enough to have Dr. Riyad Khamis of the London Vision Development Centre to talk about the importance of sports vision training and what it means for goalies. We discuss what goalies can do at home and how limiting scr
073 - Failure is an Option
Show notes are available at https://thediygoalie.com/pod073On this week's episode, we talk about changing the narrative around mistakes. We talk about how the current development system makes goalies (and other players) afraid to make mistakes, which leads to hindering their development. We also talk about the line between being constructive and being critical when it comes to analyzing our own ga
072 - The Mindset Going into Practices, Games, and Evaluations
Show notes are available at https://thediygoalie.com/pod072Check out https://khperformancetraining.ca for cognitive training sessions in the Edmonton area.This week Connor flies solo, touching on some of the things goalies can think about while in a practice or a game, and what to do to prepare themselves beforehand. He also touches on the evaluation process, providing some tips on being able to s
071 - Mailbag Q & A Part 2
Show notes are available at https://thediygoalie.com/pod071This week we go through a handful of questions/topics brought up by goalies and goalie parents. We cover topics such as mental performance, when to seek private development, why coaches are afraid of goalies, and more!
070 - Mailbag Q & A Part 1
Show notes are available at https://thediygoalie.com/pod070This week we go through a handful of questions/topics brought up by goalies and goalie parents. We cover topics such as affiliate goalies at practice, how to structure your year for goalie development, how to stay focused when the puck is in the other end, and more!
069 - Underrated Goalie Skills and Goalie Non-Negotiables
Show notes are available at https://thediygoalie.com/pod069This week is a solo episode where Nathan goes through some of the underrated skills goalies can have to elevate their game. He also goes through some of the non-negotiables goalies should make sure they have in their game.
068 - Talking Neurodivergence in Goaltending with Billy Teefy
Show notes available at https://thediygoalie.com/pod068This week we sit down with Billy Teefy of Doghouse Hockey Development and talk about his experience with his own ADHD, as well as his experience coaching goalies with various neurodivergent conditions. We talk about the research he has done and some tips and tricks about how to make coaching a better experience for them.
067 - Dealing with Bad Summer Camps and What Goalies Process in Games
Show notes are available at https://thediygoalie.com/pod067This week we talk about how to make the most of a poorly run goalie camp or a player camp that is very not goalie friendly. We also talk about what goalies process during the game and tips on how to process better.
066 - In the Hot Seat Goalie Questions Part 2
Show notes are available at https://thediygoalie.com/pod066This week is part 2 of hosts Connor and Nathan asking each other questions that the other didn't know about going into recording, leading to some interesting topics about personal experiences, preferences on coaching approaches, and even when it's okay to pull a goalie.
065 - In the Hot Seat Goalie Questions Part 1
Show notes are available at https://thediygoalie.com/pod065This week, Connor and Nathan take turns asking each other "on the spot" questions, meaning we didn't know the questions ahead of time. This sparked some interesting in the moment thoughts on certain topics, such as rebounds, drafts, situations, and more.
064 - Approaching the Game as a Smaller Goalie
Show notes are available at https://thediygoalie.com/pod064Building off of last week's discussion with Troy Trombley on being a tall goalie, we focus a bit more on the shorter goalies in this episode. We provide a few of the pros and cons to being shorter and tips on how to overcome the shortcomings of being a smaller goalie.
063 - Approaching the Game as a Tall Goalie with Troy Trombley
Show notes are available at https://thediygoalie.com/pod063.This week we sit down with fellow True North Goaltending instructor, Troy Trombley. He explains his experience as a goalie being 6'7", and the pros and cons that come along with it. He also provides insights on his career playing major junior, college, and attending NHL development camps.
062 - Creating a Personal Development Plan
Show notes are available at https://thediygoalie.com/pod062This week we talk about how to identify shortcomings in your game and how to turn that into your own personal development plan. We have mentioned before that you are your own best goalie coach, so we take it a step further and dive into how to do just that!
061 - How You Can Make an Impact As a Goalie Coach
Show notes are available at https://thediygoalie.com/pod061On this week's episode, we go through our drill of the month for June and talk about a few ways you can start your transition to be a goalie coach, if that's the route you want to go. We also provide some tips from our own experiences on how to be a better goalie coach and how to improve as you go.
060 - Hot Takes From the Goalie Community
Show notes are available at https://thediygoalie.com/pod060This week we go over some hot takes that the goalie community provided us when we asked, and we go through and provide our thoughts on them. Thank you to everyone who contributed their hot takes, and please let us know if you agree or disagree with them!
059 - Life of a Semi-Pro Hockey Goalie with Talor Joseph
Show notes are available at https://thediygoalie.com/pod059This week we sit down with Talor Joseph, who has played games in the SPHL, ECHL, and AHL. He touched on his experience so far trying to find a stable pro hockey contract and what it's like for semi-pro players. Tajo also talks to us about preparing for a transition away from hockey and how athletes can prepare themselves for that.
058 - Talking Women's Hockey with PWHL's Marlene Boissonnault
Show notes are available at https://thediygoalie.com/pod058This week we sit down to talk hockey with Marlene Boissonnault of the PWHL's Minnesota Frost and how the women's game is rapidly evolving. We also talk about advice she has for younger goalies and what has helped her to be successful throughout her career.
057 - Dealing with Coaches, Scouts, Advisors, and Agents with Ethan Maertens-Poole
Show notes are available at https://thediygoalie.com/pod057This week we invite fellow True North Goaltending coach Ethan Maertens-Poole to talk about his experience as a head/assistant coach and scout. He shares his experience on what coaches and scouts are looking for in goalies and how to make a good impression. He also talks about finding the right team fit and how being in the right environmen
056 - The Role Opportunity Plays and What Makes a Goalie Elite
Show notes are available at https://thediygoalie.com/pod056 This week, we talk about how much opportunity plays into a goalie's success, and how sometimes there are a lot of things out of our control that can directly influence how successful we are. We also dive into a few things that separate elite goalies from good ones.
055 - Tips for Puck Handling and How Older Goalies Can Adapt to Modern Goaltending
Show notes can be found at https://thediygoalie.com/pod055This week we do a bit of a deep dive into how goalies can improve their puck playing skills and why it's important. We also evaluate how older goalies with older styles of play can adapt to modern playing styles to make it work for them.
054 - The Importance of Communication for Goalies
Show notes are available at https://thediygoalie.com/pod054This week is a solo episode with Nathan talking all about communication. We dive into how having good streams of communication have a positive impact both on and off the ice. We touch on how to communicate with teammates, coaches, and goalie parents to maximize success as a goalie.
053 - Is There a Goalie Skating Crisis and Are Multiple Goalie Coaches a Bad Thing
Show notes are available at https://thediygoalie.com/pod053On this week's episode, Connor and Nathan dive into two topics that create a bit of buzz in the goalie world. First off, we tackle the subject of skating. Some people in the industry think that goalies today are lagging behind in their ability to skate compared to previous generations of goalies, and we provide our opinions on that. We als
052 - Behind the Scenes of Gear Repair with Mekenzie Erickson
Show notes are available at https://thediygoalie.com/pod052This week we sit down with Mekezine Erickson of Erickson Goalie Equipment and Repair. Mekenzie shares how he got into the business of gear repair, some tips on keeping your gear in better shape, and a little taste of his efforts in building his own set of gear.
051 - Approaching Goaltending Scientifically with Dr. Jamie Phillips
Show notes are available at https://thediygoalie.com/pod051This week we sit down with former pro goalie Dr. Jamie Phillips, who has a doctorate in physiotherapy and co-hosts the Goalie Science podcast. Dr. Phillips provides us with insights on his approach to playing the position and coaching goalies, as well as shedding some light on how your approach off the ice can really help with performance
050 - Creating a Development Plan for Minor Hockey Goalies with Evan Kurylo
Show notes are available at https://thediygoalie.com/pod050This week we sit down with the Director of Goaltending of the KC North elite stream in Edmonton, Evan Kurylo. Evan sits down and talks about his research based approach to creating a development program, which provides a unique perspective on how we can ensure goalie's get the development they deserve.
049 - The Importance of Collaboration in Goalie Development with Justin Goldman
Show notes are available at https://thediygoalie.com/pod049This week we were fortunate to be joined by Justin Goldman of the Goalie Guild who provided some awesome insight into a variety of topics, including why having a collaborative environment is better for overall goalie development. We also chat about Justin's other projects, such as the Lift the Mask program and the Power Within series of bo
048 - Making Income Related to Goaltending
Show notes can be found at https://thediygoalie.com/pod048This week we go through a list of things you can do to make money related to goaltending. Whether it's through your own business idea, a career, or even getting play to play goalie, these are things you can do to help boost your personal balance sheet.
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