Hockey Goaltending
"Hockey Goaltending brings together the world's top goaltending coaches to create the premier resource for goalies and coaches at every level of play. Their expertise and insight provide comprehensive instruction on every facet of this challenging position." Additionally this special package includes a DVD of on-ice footage emphasizing key techniques and skills of the position. From vital tactics and strategies to a goalie's unique equipment needs, Hockey Goaltending is simply the most...
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Great goaltending wins hockey games. Hockey Goaltending covers everything a goalie needs to stone the competition, including: the best goaltending styles to adopt; techniques and tactics for every shooting situation; 46 exercises for strength, flexibility, speed, and quickness; tips and strategies for mental toughness; and the latest advice on equipment. The best goalies are in the right place at the right time to stop the puck. They know the angles and have mastered the fundamentals to perform at a consistently high level. Hockey Goaltending is the complete guide for both ice and in-line hockey players to excel at the game's toughest position. With this book, even spectacular saves will seem easy. About the Author Having played professional hockey in Europe, college hockey in the United States, and junior hockey in Canada, Brian Daccord truly brings a global perspective to the position of goaltender. A former player and coach at Merrimack College (NCAA Division I, Hockey East), Daccord holds a masters degree in sports science and is certified by USA Hockey as a master-level coach. At present, he is the head hockey coach and general manager of the Valley Junior Warriors in the Eastern Junior Hockey League and teaches goaltenders of all ages at camps and clinics throughout the year. Daccord, a native of Montreal, lives in North Andover, Massachusetts, with his wife, Daniela, and son, Joël.
Acknowledgments Foreword Introduction Chapter 1. Gearing Up to Tend Goal Chapter 2. Getting Strong and Flexible Chapter 3. Improving Speed and Quickness Chapter 4. Setting Up to Make the Save Chapter 5. Moving In and Around the Crease Chapter 6. Challenging the Shooter Chapter 7. Controlling the Puck Chapter 8. Developing a Shutout Mindset
