Gold in the Net (advanced)??

[jawbone]

Hey guys - I've been looking for a summer goalie camp and this program was suggested to me by one of the directors, due to my "age and experience". It's not an adult-only program, but you must be 15 or older, so I will be only TWICE (and not three times) as old the youngest students . I'm told there are usually more adults than teens in this group.

It sounds good and is only a 45-min drive for me. Has anyone done this program, knows someone who has, or can give some insight into it?

(Gold in the Net "advanced" camp)

Thanks

[kevinthenet]

Last Line of Defence has. I met him last year at the Summerland camp. He could probably fill you in.

[Frosty]

Somebody needs to fill you in!!

[Last_Line_of_Defence]

It's alright. It depends on what level you play at now, or your skill level. I didn't find it very helful, because I have been taught most of that stuff already. For the money though, it's a fairly good program.

[Frosty]

Campr are great when you're the "old guy".

Nothing makes you feel better than when you school some punk!

[jawbone]

Thanks, LLOD. Do you mean that you thought the advanced program was too basic? I wouldn't mind a good review of some basic skills, since I've never had formal training, but I don't need a whole week of that, and was hoping to get into some more advanced theory and practice.

As for skill level, I play well against some pretty skilled players, including Midget AAA and ex-Junior A and B guys (all a lot younger than I). I also play "old-timers" (30 yrs+), and some of those guys have a lot of experience and are quite good. I didn't get a chance to play organized hockey in University, but served as "practice target" quite often for the Varsity team.

I guess what I'm looking for is some solid instructional foundation to fall back on when my game is not going well. I have problems with consistency and sometimes have a hard time figuring out what (if anything ) I'm screwing up. I play mostly by instinct and imitation right now, but it would be nice to have a "cookbook" to fall back on so that I can play a stronger "thinking" game. I don't know if that makes sense to anyone, but it's the best I can describe it.

For the price, I figure it's worth a shot, but the kicker is that I've got to close my practice for the week and THAT gets expensive!

[kevinthenet]

Originally posted by jawbone
I guess what I'm looking for is some solid instructional foundation to fall back on when my game is not going well. I have problems with consistency and sometimes have a hard time figuring out what (if anything ) I'm screwing up. I play mostly by instinct and imitation right now, but it would be nice to have a "cookbook" to fall back on so that I can play a stronger "thinking" game. I don't know if that makes sense to anyone, but it's the best I can describe it.

For the price, I figure it's worth a shot, but the kicker is that I've got to close my practice for the week and THAT gets expensive!

Jawbone: I can totally relate! No formal coaching or training either, and my playing experiences mirror yours. Consistency sometimes eludes me .

As far as closing your practice, do what Frosty does. Down a few dozen burritos and a gallon of milk, then call the CDC. Your insurance will cover it.

[Frosty]

What?

[kevinthenet]

Sorry, obscure reference.

[sloth2946]

And here I thought 'Gold in the Net' is what happens when Al Macinnis winds up for that big slapper from about 30' out. At least that would be 'Gold in the Crease'

[jawbone]

Yeah, and a large pile of something smelly and certainly NOT gold