Join or Donate to Our October Saves Team: https://fundraisemyway.cancer.ca/teams/8526

Drill of the Month - The Gauntlet: https://truenorthgoaltending.com/drills/the-gauntlet

This week is a solo episode from Nathan going over our drill of the month - The Gauntlet. Nathan also tackles the topic of in tight play and provides tips on how to give yourself the best opportunity to make saves when the puck is in tight. We go over the importance of rotations, hand projection, staying patient, and more.

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078 - Getting Better at In Tight Plays

Join the True North Goaltending October Saves Team: https://fundraisemyway.cancer.ca/teams/8526

October Saves Website: https://octobersaves.org

October Saves Socials:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/octobersaves

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/octobersaves

TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@octobersaves

Kalen Anderson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kalenandersonn/

This week we do things a bit differently, tackling 2 interviews in one episode. First, we sit down with October Saves founder Lara Hopewell and talk about her journey battling cancer and how the October Saves initiative came to be. We go through what October Saves is, how people can register, and some of the cool things that have come from the 13 years of its existence.

We then interview Kalen Anderson, a goalie who has personally work with Connor before and talk about her experience battling cancer. Kalen shares her inspiring journey on how she has battled her way back onto the ice since her diagnosis and treatment.

077 - Goalies Fight Cancer

Check out the new and improved website, combining our DIY Goalie content with our True North Goaltending coaching services at https://truenorthgoaltending.com

Looking for placement or representation from Nathan? Visit advocateathlete.com or email goalies@truenorthgoaltending.com

This week's episode revisits a listener question from our mailbag episode a few weeks ago. We tackle this one in it's own episode as it asks what to expect going into the draft eligible year for the CHL and what the advantages and disadvantages of certain leagues are.

We speak mostly on the leagues in western Canada as that is best related to our experiences, but talk about some advantages and disadvantages of academies vs club hockey, unsanctioned vs sanctioned, etc.

076 - Finding the Right League for You

Check out our new website with all of our content on it at https://truenorthgoaltending.com

This week Connor flies solo again, taking about life after evaluations. We touch on topics such as how to approach things if you don't make the team you want, and also how to go about pushing forward even if you do make the team you want. We also go through a listener question from an adult goalie on how to get more development without breaking the bank.

075 - Evaluations Are Done...Now What? And Development for Adult Goalies

Virtual Sports Vision Program (use code NORTH for $50 off): https://highperformancevision.thinkific.com/products/courses/sports-vision-training-hockey-goalies

This week, we were lucky enough to have Dr. Riyad Khamis of the London Vision Development Centre to talk about the importance of sports vision training and what it means for goalies. We discuss what goalies can do at home and how limiting screen time can help propel performance.

Dr. Khamis Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/highperformancevision/

20/Happy Careers Podcast ft. Dr. Fred Cho and Dr. Riyad Khamis: https://pod.link/1830874043

London Vision Development Centre Website: https://londonvisiondevelopment.com/

Check out what we have to offer at https://truenorthgoaltending.com



074 - Sports Vision Training with Dr. Riyad Khamis

Show notes are available at https://thediygoalie.com/pod073

On this week's episode, we talk about changing the narrative around mistakes. We talk about how the current development system makes goalies (and other players) afraid to make mistakes, which leads to hindering their development. We also talk about the line between being constructive and being critical when it comes to analyzing our own game and for coaches working with their goalies.

073 - Failure is an Option

Show notes are available at https://thediygoalie.com/pod072

Check out https://khperformancetraining.ca for cognitive training sessions in the Edmonton area.

This week Connor flies solo, touching on some of the things goalies can think about while in a practice or a game, and what to do to prepare themselves beforehand. He also touches on the evaluation process, providing some tips on being able to show your best, and what to do if things don't go your way.

072 - The Mindset Going into Practices, Games, and Evaluations

Show notes are available at https://thediygoalie.com/pod071

This week we go through a handful of questions/topics brought up by goalies and goalie parents. We cover topics such as mental performance, when to seek private development, why coaches are afraid of goalies, and more!

071 - Mailbag Q & A Part 2

Show notes are available at https://thediygoalie.com/pod070

This week we go through a handful of questions/topics brought up by goalies and goalie parents. We cover topics such as affiliate goalies at practice, how to structure your year for goalie development, how to stay focused when the puck is in the other end, and more!

070 - Mailbag Q & A Part 1

Show notes are available at https://thediygoalie.com/pod069

This week is a solo episode where Nathan goes through some of the underrated skills goalies can have to elevate their game. He also goes through some of the non-negotiables goalies should make sure they have in their game.

069 - Underrated Goalie Skills and Goalie Non-Negotiables

The DIY Goalie podcast is dedicated to helping hockey goalies improve their on-ice performance.  The show features goalie coaches Nathan Park and Connor Munday who discuss various goaltending topics from on ice tips to systemic goalie development and more.

The show also occasionally features guest interviews such as pro or former pro goalies, experts in mental performance and phone addiction, prominent figures n the goalie community, and more!

Visit us at truenorthgoaltending.com to learn more about us and to see what we have to offer, both for on ice and virtual training options!

Nathan Park

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