Goalie Science

Topics Covered:

Why goalies struggle in their first 5 starts of the season

The science of scanning, rebound tracking & better coaching language

Overuse of RVH and the dangers of robotic “zone mapping”

Teaching puck handling the right way—with processing, not panic

Coaching philosophy: show, don’t tell

Asking better questions as an athlete

The value of reps, not just structure, in training camps

Jamie’s behind-the-scenes chaos building his new gym

Gear Talk: CCM EFlex 7, Vaughn pants, Bauer pads, and more

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Guest: Devon Butz – The Goalie Glove Guy https://www.instagram.com/thegoaliegloveguy/?hl=en

Host: Derek Bujan (@bjangoaltending)

What You’ll Learn:

Why 90% of new gloves don’t close properly out of the box

The hidden quality control issues behind major brands

How Devon breaks in gloves and rebuilds them for elite performance

What makes Bauer, Vaughn, Warrior, and True gloves different

The best way to dry and maintain your glove (hint: stop throwing it on your garage floor)

Why custom glove work is exploding across all levels of play

A behind-the-scenes look at Devon’s loaner program and business model

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How to break in a glove the right way

Why over-teaching RVH can backfire for young goalies

The science of hip and ankle positions in butterfly/RVH

Skate lace vs. bungee debate: what really matters

Gear innovation: Bauer’s Connect skates and their benefits

EGM Labs app growth, 365 skating patterns, and video resources

Preparing for the Brick Tournament and spotlighting young talent

Behind the scenes of running goalie schools in summer

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🎙 Hosts:

Dr. Jamie Phillips – Former professional goalie, physical therapist, performance coach

Derek Bjan – Owner of Bjan Goaltending and On Ice Hockey Performance Center

📌 Topics Covered:

Why baseball doesn’t directly improve glove saves in goalies

Overcoaching and how we ruin natural instincts in youth goalies

Root cause vs. symptom: how to evaluate true performance gaps

Misguided “sport-specific” training and its unintended consequences

Why the only 1:1 transferable skill for hockey is… hockey

A breakdown of tools like Sense Arena, Swivel Vision, and weighted pucks

How to balance structure vs. variability in drills

Training mindset: What’s your “NHL” in life?

📚 Book Recommendations:

Relentless by Tim Grover

Winning by Tim Grover

Legacy by James Kerr

Ego is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday

Future Greats and Heartbreaks by Gare Joyce

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🎧 Guest:

Chuck Thuss – Former pro goaltender, All-American at Miami University, certified performance coach, founder of The Compassionate Connection

📌 Topics Covered:

Differentiating nerves from anxiety in athletes

How performance expectations can become destructive

The mental health toll of professional hockey

Signs parents and coaches should never ignore

Chuck’s personal story of survival and rediscovery

Building emotional resilience in goalies and youth athletes

Social media’s impact on athlete identity and anxiety

The importance of separating parenting from coaching

Tools to help athletes reclaim their confidence and purpose

📞 Need support?

If you or someone you love is struggling, don’t wait. Call or text 988 (USA). Help is always available.

Chuck Thuss Contact:

🌐 Website: TheCompassionateConnection.com

📞 Phone: 251-680-5731

📱 Instagram: @thecompassionateconnection

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Main Topics:

Why point shots are (mostly) useless in the NHL

How dopamine spikes from phones damage goalie performance

Why goalies must “earn their playing time at practice”

The myth that strong goalies are “too bulky”

The epidemic of low hockey IQ in today’s players

How sleep, structure, and screen habits affect cognition and confidence

iPads on the bench: helpful or harmful?

Gaming vs. scrolling: what’s the real impact?

Key Quote:

“If your screen time is higher than your practice time, don’t complain about your ice time.”

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Main Topics Covered:

Why being a “goalie YouTuber” is harder than it looks

Self-correcting as coaches: How Jamie and Derek adjusted their summer approach

The “No Saves Made” summer: Designing training to be brutally effective

How to mentally rebound after bad games or playoff slumps

A deep dive on NHL Cup-winning goalies and why they aren’t always “superstars”

Goalie trivia and stats from MoneyPuck.com

The importance of structured rebound drills and fatigue-based training

Breaking down Bauer SV Pro pads, junior/intermediate gear updates, and gear myths

Final reflection: Why Triple-A hockey matters, even if your kid doesn’t “make it”

Shoutouts:

Max Source for Sports (Hamilton, ON)

Ben from Clear Sight Analytics

Bauer, CCM, Warrior gear reps

MoneyPuck.com for goalie analytics

Vlog watchers… even if there’s only 60 of you

Follow-ups / Resources Mentioned:

MoneyPuck.com – Breakdown of NHL scoring scenarios

Book referenced: Travell and Simons’ Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction

Bauer SV Pro gear reviews and customization options

EGM Labs App – In-app training and giveaways

New vlogs by Jamie & Derek on YouTube

Closing Quote:

“Everything I have in life is from good parents and hockey.”

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