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Since the last generation of keepers, goaltenders have increasingly gone
from the most neglected players on the team to virtually the centre of
attention. Now a vast array of high tech goal equipment is available.
Teaching aids for technique development, as well as goal tending instructors,
have become prevalent. In spite of these important development, one area
is lacking.
Regardless of the book studied, the video watched, or the coach consulted,
it is difficult to gain a clear understanding of how to train the goalie
in the psychological aspects of the game. How does a goalie concentrate
better, become more confident, and play more consistently? It has been
estimated by many hockey pundits that 90% of goal tending is mental -
yet almost no time is spent teaching goalies how to improve these important
psychological areas. The Mental Training offered in this program provides
the goaltenders with the opportunity to gain this missing component of
their training.
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SESSION 1
INTRODUCTION |
Discussion: What is Sports Psychology? Video: The Ideal Performance State: Catching "The Goalie Feeling"
Practical: Deep breathing relaxation exercise |
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SESSION 2
IMAGERY AND MENTAL REHEARSAL |
Discussion: What is imagery? How it can be used to help the goalies play their best in games and get the most out of practices.
Practical: Progressive muscle relaxation and imagery exercise. |
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SESSION 3
FOCUSING |
Discussion: Points of focus (concentration) and how they relate to stopping the puck.
Practical: Imagery exercise using video-taped modeling. |
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SESSION 4
THE PRE-GAME PREPARATION RITUAL |
Discussion: The Readying Spot. Developing individualized pre-game ritual for the goalie.
Practical: Imagery exercises running through pre-game preparation strategy. |
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SESSION 5
THE CENTERING DEVICE |
Discussion: Keeping the "Goalie Feeling". Self evaluation. Working with negative self-talk.
Practical: Developing a "centering" image. |
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SESSION 6
REVIEW, EVALUATION AND GOAL SETTING |
Discussion: Fine-tuning strategies. Setting goals to incorporate new skills into training routine.
Practical: Using mental rehearsal to set goals. |
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Individual sports psychologist sessions are $75.00 per hour with the head instructor.
Prices DO NOT include GST.
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Note: During any of these sessions, individual game evaluations can be done. Goaltenders are required to bring their most recent videotaped game. Please drop by and pick up the instructional manual on how to properly videotape the goaltender at the Goalie Centre.
Prices DO NOT include GST.
Goaltenders participate in a one hour classroom session lead by head coach John Stevenson. Goaltenders come to understand all of the requirements necessary to play the position. Through the use of audio tapes, videos and manuals, each goaltender will receive the most updated information in the following areas:
- Goaltender equipment/equipment care/selecting proper equipment
- Physical/Technical Skills
- skills that allow the goaltender to perform the physical tasks optimally.e.g., balance, mobility, quickness, stamina, agility, reflexes, hand/eye coordination, strength, flexibility, ability to learn, movement time, reaction time, overall response time.
- skills that relate to the actual shot-blocking skills required for high level performance.
- ready position
- recovery-back, belly, side, knees
- skate saves-standing, kneeling
- stick saves-left, right, straight on, paddle save
- 1/2 butterly save-stationary, forwards, backwards, lateral, diagonal
- paddle down save- stationary, forwards, backwards, lateral, diagonal
- full butterly-stationary,forwards, backwards, lateral, diagonal
- two pad glide-forwards, backwards, lateral, diagonal
- 1/2 split save-tretiak style, skate save style
- pad saves standing- "Cory Hirsch", five hole
- glove saves-high, medium, low > standing, down
- blocker saves-high, medium, low> standing, down
- pokechecks/sweep checks-straight on, forehand, backhand, standing, down
- rebounds/rebound control-covering up; puck hungry; scrambling
- Situational/Tactical Skills
- Decisions goaltenders must make depending upon the situation and the goaltender's response to the situation.
- Positioning/angles/orientation
- Save selection
- face-offs
- screen shots
- deflections
- play at the posts/wraparounds
- 1 on 1
- 2 on 1
- 3 on 2
- breakaways-side breakaways; straight on breakaways
- powerplays
- stopping pucks dumped into the zone
- stopping pucks behind the net (rims)
- stopping shots on goal or just wide (e.g., long shots, flip shots, etc)
- stopping shots directed into the corner, looking for slot rebounds
- passes through the crease
- racing for a loose puck
- special situations
- when to stay down
- bouncing pucks
- clearing the crease
- breaking or losing the stick
- The Psychology of Goaltending - Mental Skills
- Anticipation
- Sense of Humor
- Relaxation
- Competence
- Concentration
- Motivation-goal setting
- Visualization
- Goal Setting
- Staying Positive (e.g., self-talk, affirmations)
- Intensity
- Confidence
- Consistency
- Reaction to Pressure
- Fear of failure
- Performance highs and lows
- Team Issues- communication with team members/coaches
- purpose
- pride
- patience
- persistence
- perspective
- coachability
- work ethic
- The Next Level
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