Kyle and Owen are joined by Patrick Wallace from Goalie Gurus. The discussion covers the unique mentality and challenges of lacrosse goalies, including their psychological pressures and the evolution of goalie training techniques. Patrick shares his expertise on recruiting goalies, evaluating their performance, and the importance of mental health and leadership training. The conversation also touches on the changing landscape of goaltending, the effectiveness of the 10-man ride, and the importance of athletic and quick decision-making abilities for goalies.

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Topics

00:47 Introducing the Goalie Coach

01:25 The Mentality of a Successful Goalie

02:58 Recruiting and Training Goalies

04:57 Evolving Goalie Techniques

08:03 Challenges and Psychology in Coaching

13:42 Youth Coaching and Goalkeeping IQ

22:43 Advanced Strategies and Sub Games

25:25 The Role of LSM in Lacrosse

26:14 Specialty Positions and Their Impact

27:02 Evaluating Goalie Performance

28:20 The Importance of Game Data

28:58 Club vs. College Rules

30:07 The Evolution of Midfielders

31:58 The 10-Man Ride Strategy

34:29 Coaching Techniques for Goalies

45:01 Memorable Saves and Goalie Stories

49:15 Conclusion and Goalie Gurus Information