our training philosophy

INTRODUCTION. TOTHE "GOALIE 101" SERIES

This video series will provide an understanding of the basic principles Total Goaltending uses in their training methods.

THE STANCE

Everything starts with the stance. In this video we talk about the proper width of your feet, hand positioning, and body lean that allow you to get into a strong position to face the shooter.

C-CUT

C-cuts are the most basic skating movement for goaltenders, and something that needs to be used in order to move forward and backwards.

T-PUSH AND SHUFFLE

In this video we go over the shuffle and t-push, two movements that are critical in helping you move laterally in the crease while on your feet.

POSITIONING

In this video we discuss positioning, making sure you are in a good position to give yourself the best opportunity to make the save as well as control the rebound.

BUTTERFLY

In this video we talk about the butterfly, the most fundamental technique for a goaltender in today's game. Mastering this movement sets you up for making saves on shots along the ice and controlling those rebounds.

BODYWEIGHT

Controlling your bodyweight is crucial to being able to execute the different movements required to be a strong goaltender. This includes any skating movement or puck stopping technique.

BUTTERFLY SLIDES, POWER LEG, REVERSE VH

Learn the basics on how to properly execute three very fundamental movements for any butterfly goalie. The butterfly slide, power leg and reverse VH are critical for making saves along the ice.

BEHIND THE NET

Learn about the different techniques and tactics on how to correctly play shooters in behind the net.

PLAYING A BREAKAWAY

In this video we talk about the fundamentals on how to correctly play a breakaway, including gap control, speed, patience and body control.

SCREENS

In this video we discuss the proper way to look through screens in order to see the puck while not loosing position.

PUCK HANDLING

In today's game goaltenders are expected to be able to play the puck to help defensemen in retrievals. In this video we talk about how to stop the puck behind the net, and the different techniques in how to shoot the puck if required.