Show notes are available at https://thediygoalie.com/pod062

This 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!

Show notes are available at https://thediygoalie.com/pod061

On 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.

Show notes are available at https://thediygoalie.com/pod060

This 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!

Show notes are available at https://thediygoalie.com/pod059

This 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. 

Show notes are available at https://thediygoalie.com/pod058

This 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.

Show notes are available at https://thediygoalie.com/pod057

This 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 environment can lead to better success as a goalie.

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.

Show notes can be found at https://thediygoalie.com/pod055

This 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.

Show notes are available at https://thediygoalie.com/pod054

This 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.

Show notes are available at https://thediygoalie.com/pod053

On 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 also talk about if it's a bad thing to have multiple goalie coaches working with you as a goalie.