VISUAL HABITS
Due to the wide perspective of the ice the goaltender has the best view as the attack develops. The ability to recognize and communicate this vision to the rest of the team can provide meaningful input into the game.
Ice Awareness
Understanding not only his teammates responsibilities but also those of his opponents will be beneficial to enhancing the goaltender’s “On ice awareness”.
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Puck tracking
Puck tracking has two key components: a) The goaltender should be able to move with the puck in all directions, maintain depth and still remain on angle.
2) The goaltender appears to have sight of the puck 95+% of the time.
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Visual battle skills
Does the goaltender fight to see the puck no matter what the situation is in front of them? Do they do everything possible to continue to see the puck in traffic? Does the goaltender use the head on a swivel?
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PHYSICAL
When making a save the goaltender must react right away to prepare for a second shot. A proper recovery includes strength, flexibility, agility and balance. They are critical elements in technique execution and fulfillment of the selected tactic. Explosive quickness and controlled agility will allow a proper response to be executed and executed in time.
Strength 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Flexibility 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Agility 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Balance (core) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
MENTAL GAME
Mental toughness 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Reactions to goals allowed 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Do they give their team a chance to win on a consistent basis?
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PRACTICE HABITS
What is the goaltender's attitude towards being scored on in practice?
Is the goaltender calm after setbacks or do they fly off the handle whenever obstacles arise?
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How is goaltender’s focus during practice? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Does the goaltender spend free time wisely? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
SECTION #2: Goaltender Self-evaluation
VISION
Every aspect of being a goaltender is based, at first, on visual habits and inputs. Make sure all aspects of your vision is healthy and functional.
Good Eye Sight
Either with contacts or without.
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Peripheral Vision 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
GOAL SETTING
Short term: period to game 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Medium Term: Game to week 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Long Term: Month to year 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Game and Practice readiness 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
MENTAL GAME
How do you react to obstacles such as being cut, weak games, etc.?
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How do you react to conflicts between you and the coach?
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How do you react to conflicts between you and a teammate?
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Do you give your team a chance to win on a consistent basis?
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Visualization
Do you use mental visualization to help prepare you for daily improvement and success?
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PRE GAME PREPARATION
Eating Habits
When and what you eat.
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Rest 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Mind set
What and how do you think prior, during and after a game?
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Physical
What do you do to get your muscles warm, blood flowing and brain ready?
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Hand/Eye
Do you prepare your hand/eye prior to competition?
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Road game Preparation
How do you handle the differences from a home game?
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Thought process and focus between periods 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
PRACTICE HABITS
The Four P's of Practice
Does goaltender practice with purpose, precision, power and patience. Basically, do you display passion on a daily basis?
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Do your practice goals change as you get closer to games?
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