We'll talk about why I feel the lacrosse goalie of the future will stand with their stick more centrally located and not off to the side. The idea of eye-thumb-ball is really too generic for today’s lacrosse goalie.

When you’re ready...check THIS out: 

Do you know your goalie's save percentage?  Do you know that your goalie's "grade" is NOT the scoreboard?  Make sure to download your copy of our Lacrosse Goalie Cheat Sheets™ and our Goalie Scorecards™: https://lacrossegoalietips.com/lacrosse-goalie-cheat-sheets/

Please be sure to join our private Facebook Group just for lacrosse goalies, parents, and coaches. Be sure to answer the three questions or you’re not getting in! Go here to join:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/creatingthelacrossegoalieofthefuture/

I want to coach your goalie.  When you're ready, come join Lacrosse Goalie University and let me help you take your goalie to the next level:

https://lacrossegoalietips.com/before-you-consider-camp-consider-lacrosse-goalie-university

I have been very critical of the wide stance for lacrosse goalies that has infected the position over the past few years. It is rotten. It doesn't work. And the people who argue for it really need to get their heads straight. We'll talk about why the wide stance is NOT a lacrosse goalie stance and never will be.

When you’re ready...check THIS out: 

Do you know your goalie's save percentage?  Do you know that your goalie's "grade" is NOT the scoreboard?  Make sure to download your copy of our Lacrosse Goalie Cheat Sheets™ and our Goalie Scorecards™: https://lacrossegoalietips.com/lacrosse-goalie-cheat-sheets/

Please be sure to join our private Facebook Group just for lacrosse goalies, parents, and coaches. Be sure to answer the three questions or you’re not getting in! Go here to join:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/creatingthelacrossegoalieofthefuture/

I want to coach your goalie.  When you're ready, come join Lacrosse Goalie University and let me help you take your goalie to the next level:

https://lacrossegoalietips.com/before-you-consider-camp-consider-lacrosse-goalie-university

The D1 finals are always great to watch, but I saw some horrible goaltending by two traditionally good goalies in the men's game.  Sub 40% save percentages are NOT something to be proud of.

When you’re ready...check THIS out: 

Do you know your goalie's save percentage?  Do you know that your goalie's "grade" is NOT the scoreboard?  Make sure to download your copy of our Lacrosse Goalie Cheat Sheets™ and our Goalie Scorecards™: https://lacrossegoalietips.com/lacrosse-goalie-cheat-sheets/

Please be sure to join our private Facebook Group just for lacrosse goalies, parents, and coaches. Be sure to answer the three questions or you’re not getting in! Go here to join:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/creatingthelacrossegoalieofthefuture/

I want to coach your goalie.  When you're ready, come join Lacrosse Goalie University and let me help you take your goalie to the next level:

https://lacrossegoalietips.com/before-you-consider-camp-consider-lacrosse-goalie-university

And for the first time, I was asked if this lacrosse goalie should actually bother with high school lacrosse and just play club. I knew this day would come eventually and it's a VERY valid discussion for some lacrosse goalies.

As always, I look forward to your questions and comments.

Do you know your goalie's save percentage? Do you know that your goalies "grade" is NOT the scoreboard? Make sure to download your copy of our Lacrosse Goalie Cheat Sheets™ and our Goalie Scorecards™ : https://lacrossegoalietips.com/lacrosse-goalie-cheat-sheets/

Please be sure to join our private Facebook Group just for lacrosse goalies, parents and coaches. Be sure to answer the three questions or you’re not getting in! Go here to join: https://www.facebook.com/groups/creatingthelacrossegoalieofthefuture/

I want to coach your goalie. When you're ready, come join Lacrosse Goalie University and let me help you take your goalie to the next level:

https://lacrossegoalietips.com/before-you-consider-camp-consider-lacrosse-goalie-university

This week we are talking about:

Your goalies VOICE. How to make them project more and be HEARD.

How to improve the mental strength of your goalie.

Thoughts on the 2021 lacrosse goalie chest protector rules.

And much more!

Part 1: Many lacrosse goalies struggle with being heard on the field. In this episode we're not talking about WHAT to say but HOW to say it. Changing voices. Shy kids. Popularity within a team. These can all have an affect on how a goalie can project their voice on the field of play. Today we're going to talk about how to help a goalie use their voice so people can hear them.

Part 2: I get asked a lot about how to improve the mental strength of your goalie. This is not a quick answer! It's actually the bulk of my work over at AthleteSpecific.com and the new MentalPerformanceSchool.com, but I'm going to do my best to uncover some gems in today's FB Live to help your goalie have better performance on game days.

Part 3: This is the year for new lacrosse goalie chest protectors and I'm not really happy about it. In this episode we'll talk about Commotio Cordis. Why the new chest protectors are a thing. And why I think they still suck. :)

As always, I look forward to your questions and comments.

Do you know your goalie's save percentage? Do you know that your goalies "grade" is NOT the scoreboard? Make sure to download your copy of our Lacrosse Goalie Cheat Sheets™ and our Goalie Scorecards™ : https://lacrossegoalietips.com/lacrosse-goalie-cheat-sheets/

Please be sure to join our private Facebook Group just for lacrosse goalies, parents and coaches. Be sure to answer the three questions or you’re not getting in! Go here to join: https://www.facebook.com/groups/creatingthelacrossegoalieofthefuture/

I want to coach your goalie. Even if it's for a month. I guarantee it will be the best money you ever spend on your lacrosse goalie. Click below to learn more:

https://lacrossegoalietips.com/before-you-consider-camp-consider-lacrosse-goalie-university

The idea of adding weight to a lacrosse goalie stick to help a goalie move faster when they go back to a lighter stick has been around forever. And it's not just for lacrosse. This idea has been used in baseball and field events like discus, javelin, and shot put. But does it really help? Or worse...can it hurt your goalie and make them slower? In today's episode taken from our weekly Lacrosse Goalie QnA sessions, Coach Edwards discusses, in-depth, why weighting a lacrosse goalie stick may be a bad idea.

To view this blog post: https://lacrossegoalietips.com/should-you-weight-a-lacrosse-goalie-stick-to-get-faster/

As always, if you're a goalie or an aspiring lacrosse athlete/parent/coach, I've got some freebies in the links below that you might like.

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Did you know a lacrosse goalie’s real “grade” isn’t the scoreboard? That’s right. Whether your team win’s or loses doesn’t reflect how well you played. That’s why I put together my Lacrosse Goalie Cheat Sheets to help you understand just how well you played and what you can do to improve. You can get your copy of the Cheat Sheets by clicking here: https://lacrossegoalietips.com/lacrosse-goalie-cheat-sheets/

Do you know an athlete who struggles with Negative Thoughts? Is it you? Did you know that even the best athletes struggle with negative thoughts even in their best moments? We have a free PDF guide to help athletes deal with Automatic Negative Thoughts, and you can get your copy by clicking here: https://athletespecific.com/ant-download/

For parents AND athletes, Jonathan has put together a free course that reveals the Three Key Abilities every athlete must have to succeed: Get a free course. https://athletespecific.com/3keys/

This week we are talking about:

How To Be a Leader On The Field Without Being an A-Hole

How To Run a Clear Most Goalies Can Succeed In

And much more!

Part 1: Coaches will tell you that lacrosse goalies need to be the leader on the field. They are the quarterback. The second coach. All those things are great...but how do you be that kid without being an A-hole. Well? Being a leader on the field is not something that just happens by itself. The goalie doesn't just show up and become a leader. No, it's a process, and it's a process facilitated by great coaching, which, very few goalies have. But even without good coaching, a goalie can still create that leadership persona and help a defense thrive.

Part 2: I'm sick and tired of seeing good goalies ruined by bad clears. I'm also sick and tired of seeing new goalies put in situations where they are destined to fail because coaches don't know what the hell they are doing on the sideline. Today I'm going to do my best to do some telestration and show you just what a team needs to do on a clear and not just for youth, but this goes all the way through highschool and into college. Clearing should be simple. It should be systematic. It should be predictable. And when it's done well, it should turn into goals on the opposite end of the field!!

As always, I look forward to your questions and comments. And bring your energy tonight before the tryptophan hits you tomorrow. :)

Please be sure to join our private Facebook Group just for lacrosse goalies, parents and coaches. Be sure to answer the three questions or you’re not getting in! Go here to join: https://www.facebook.com/groups/creatingthelacrossegoalieofthefuture/

I want to coach your goalie. Even if it's for a month. I guarantee it will be the best money you ever spend on your lacrosse goalie. Click below.

https://lacrossegoalietips.com/before-you-consider-camp-consider-lacrosse-goalie-university

This week we are talking about:

How To Get an 8th Grader Ready To Start Varsity Next Year

Should Young Lacrosse Goalies Wear Elbow Pads

How To Use a Goalie Outside of the Crease

And much more!

This week we've got some great topics to go over. I got a great FB message from an excited yet concerned mom whose 8th grader is going to end up as the starting varsity goalie next year. That's pretty cooll, but when you realize her goalie only has about a year and a half of playing experience, you can see why she might be a bit concerned. I lay out a complete plan for how this should go to make it go well, and give a ton of advice on ideas on how this can go horribly wrong.

We also discussed why I don't necessarily recommend elbow pads to lacrosse goalies. Surprise, right!? I mean, Coach Edwards, he's the guy that recommendes all the equipment for all the goalies to play better. Yes, yes I do. But this is where I make a couple of exceptions. I also recommend some alternatives for lacrosse goalies when it comes to protecting their elbows.

And lastly, I go over what to do if you've got a mobile lacrosse goalie with stick skills. Why most coaches screw this up, and how they ruin young lacrosse goalies. I also RANT about how most coaches who coach the girls game have absolutely NO CLUE how to use a goalie on the clear. If your goalie is fast and has good stick skills they should be an offensive threat. Why? Because offense starts when the save is made! NOT when the ball gets in the offensive half of the field.

Hey! If you're not a member of Lacrosse Goalie University, if not...why not? Seriously, tell me. Send me a message. [email protected] and tell me why you haven't joined yet. It's the most comprehensive lacrosse goalie coaching resource on the planet from a coach who has been coaching since 1992. I've seen it all. Head on over to www.LacrosseGoalieUniversity.com and get four foundational videos to help take your goalie game to the next level.

In the meantime, enjoy yet another podcast episode. :)

Please be sure to join our private Facebook Group just for lacrosse goalies, parents and coaches. Be sure to answer the three questions or you’re not getting in! Go here to join: https://www.facebook.com/groups/creatingthelacrossegoalieofthefuture/

I want to coach your goalie. Even if it's for a month. I guarantee it will be the best money you ever spend on your lacrosse goalie. Click below.

https://lacrossegoalietips.com/before-you-consider-camp-consider-lacrosse-goalie-university

This week we are talking about:

Why your local goalie coach should NEVER be responsible for your playing time.

How Much Should Your Goalie Be Practicing Outside Normal Team Practice

And much more!

Please be sure to join our private Facebook Group just for lacrosse goalies, parents and coaches. Be sure to answer the three questions or you’re not getting in! Go here to join: https://www.facebook.com/groups/creatingthelacrossegoalieofthefuture/

I want to coach your goalie. Even if it's for a month. I guarantee it will be the best money you ever spend on your lacrosse goalie. Click below.

https://lacrossegoalietips.com/before-you-consider-camp-consider-lacrosse-goalie-university

This week we are talking about:

1. Why the Nutty Buddy jock is NOT your "buddy"
2. How to ease the fear of a younger goalie going up against better shooters.
3. How to "Read" the ball and remain relaxed in the cage.

And much more!

Please be sure to join our private Facebook Group just for lacrosse goalies, parents, and coaches. Be sure to answer the three questions or you’re not getting in! Go here to join: https://www.facebook.com/groups/creatingthelacrossegoalieofthefuture/

I want to coach your goalie. Even if it's for a month. I guarantee it will be the best money you ever spend on your lacrosse goalie. Click below.

https://lacrossegoalietips.com/before-you-consider-camp-consider-lacrosse-goalie-university