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There's a sequence underneath every save that most goalies never train deliberately:Visual attachment first. Your eyes l...
09/09/2026

There's a sequence underneath every save that most goalies never train deliberately:

Visual attachment first. Your eyes lock on.
Hands and shoulders follow.
90 degree back-skate placement, perpendicular to the puck.
Table is set.
Final position.

Rotation sets the table. Perpendicular sets the target.

When that sequence breaks down, saves that should be routine become scrambles. Not because you were slow. Because the chain was out of order.

Train the angle in practice. Trust the muscle memory in game action.

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FTC Tuesday Tip: Balance Lateral Deployment Every goalie is different.With this said, there are foundational skills, con...
09/08/2026

FTC Tuesday Tip: Balance Lateral Deployment

Every goalie is different.

With this said, there are foundational skills, concepts, and strategies that underpin the goaltending position, globally.

A goalie’s depth game is an example of where there are differences. Lateral movement is an example of the commonality of the position.

All goalies shuffle. All goalies use the T-push – to some extent (even if it’s only during the recovery process). As a rule, the goalie wants to balance this deployment in their game.

A training rule of thumb is to T-push on passes and shuffle on stickhandling. This does not apply to games because goalies need to be into their natural flow.

By using this simple training strategy, goalies will naturally balance deployment and find their natural combination for their game.

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There are two things you need to be working on, always.Your technical engine. The structural movement and positional ski...
09/07/2026

There are two things you need to be working on, always.

Your technical engine. The structural movement and positional skills that make everything else possible.

Your visual system. Fuller awareness, better tracking, earlier attachment, leading eyes.

Information wins games. Your eyes are the only thing that can deliver it.

Train your engine. Train your eyes. Graduate to a goalie who plays with clear eyes and a clear, decisive mind.

IIt's not just a new season, it's a new era of goalie development.

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09/04/2026

Connor Bedard or Macklin Celebrini coming at you with unlimited time, no defensive pressure and one objective: Score.
Is that actually good offseason training for a goalie?

Ian Clark says yes — if you approach it correctly.

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09/03/2026

Elite gear. Elite training.

It’s not just a new season, it’s a new era of goalie development.

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Why do some goalies always look like they're ahead of the play?They're not faster. They're earlier.Here's the difference...
09/03/2026

Why do some goalies always look like they're ahead of the play?

They're not faster. They're earlier.

Here's the difference:

Goalie A: Puck moves. They react. They scramble. They're late.
Goalie B: Puck moves. They were already there. Set. Ready.

Same play. Completely different outcome. Not because of athleticism. Because of when they started moving.

Adopt a no-drift mindset. Embrace Q2P (quick-to-position) moves instead of drifting position-to-position.

Don't chase the game. Get there earlier.

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08/31/2026

It's not just a new season, it's a new era of goalie development.

Hockey Hall of Famer Roberto Luongo is in on it.

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Everything we've talked about leading up to this season, your feet, your fitness, your eyes, your anticipation, isn't ju...
08/28/2026

Everything we've talked about leading up to this season, your feet, your fitness, your eyes, your anticipation, isn't just theory.

It's the exact foundation the FTC app is built on.

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Every goaltender brings a different physiological package to the crease.This changes not only by athlete, but also by ag...
08/27/2026

Every goaltender brings a different physiological package to the crease.

This changes not only by athlete, but also by age and level. With this said, goaltenders committed to growth need to recognize the direct role their basic fitness plays in pursuing this development.

Whether it's the physical demands of the season, support for the goalie's mental resilience, or the training habits necessary to drive repetitions, detail, and quality, a strong fitness base is a necessity.

Adherence to the Goalie Value System starts here.

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FTC Tuesday Tip: Quick to Position MovesElite goalies aren’t faster. They’re earlier.Too often goalies drift from positi...
08/25/2026

FTC Tuesday Tip: Quick to Position Moves

Elite goalies aren’t faster. They’re earlier.

Too often goalies drift from position to position when there is no urgency to do otherwise.

For example, on a low-to-high pass, a goalie will often drift to their next position on this exit.

The problem is that things can begin to happen fast and unexpectedly. The goalie does not want to find themselves behind a moment.

This does not mean the goalie needs to overwork. The goalie needs effective body management, and they need to use quick-to-position (Q2P) moves.

A good rule of thumb is for goalies to adopt an “every next move is my most important” mindset.

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