Show notes are available at https://thediygoalie.com/pod058

This week we sit down to talk hockey with Marlene Boissonnault of the PWHL's Minnesota Frost and how the women's game is rapidly evolving. We also talk about advice she has for younger goalies and what has helped her to be successful throughout her career.

058 - Talking Women's Hockey with PWHL's Marlene Boissonnault

Show notes are available at https://thediygoalie.com/pod057

This week we invite fellow True North Goaltending coach Ethan Maertens-Poole to talk about his experience as a head/assistant coach and scout. He shares his experience on what coaches and scouts are looking for in goalies and how to make a good impression. He also talks about finding the right team fit and how being in the right environment can lead to better success as a goalie.

057 - Dealing with Coaches, Scouts, Advisors, and Agents with Ethan Maertens-Poole

Show notes are available at https://thediygoalie.com/pod056 

This week, we talk about how much opportunity plays into a goalie's success, and how sometimes there are a lot of things out of our control that can directly influence how successful we are. We also dive into a few things that separate elite goalies from good ones.

056 - The Role Opportunity Plays and What Makes a Goalie Elite

Show notes can be found at https://thediygoalie.com/pod055

This week we do a bit of a deep dive into how goalies can improve their puck playing skills and why it's important. We also evaluate how older goalies with older styles of play can adapt to modern playing styles to make it work for them.

055 - Tips for Puck Handling and How Older Goalies Can Adapt to Modern Goaltending

Show notes are available at https://thediygoalie.com/pod054

This week is a solo episode with Nathan talking all about communication. We dive into how having good streams of communication have a positive impact both on and off the ice. We touch on how to communicate with teammates, coaches, and goalie parents to maximize success as a goalie.

054 - The Importance of Communication for Goalies

Show notes are available at https://thediygoalie.com/pod053

On this week's episode, Connor and Nathan dive into two topics that create a bit of buzz in the goalie world. First off, we tackle the subject of skating. Some people in the industry think that goalies today are lagging behind in their ability to skate compared to previous generations of goalies, and we provide our opinions on that. We also talk about if it's a bad thing to have multiple goalie coaches working with you as a goalie.

053 - Is There a Goalie Skating Crisis and Are Multiple Goalie Coaches a Bad Thing

Show notes are available at https://thediygoalie.com/pod052

This week we sit down with Mekezine Erickson of Erickson Goalie Equipment and Repair. Mekenzie shares how he got into the business of gear repair, some tips on keeping your gear in better shape, and a little taste of his efforts in building his own set of gear.

052 - Behind the Scenes of Gear Repair with Mekenzie Erickson

Show notes are available at https://thediygoalie.com/pod051

This week we sit down with former pro goalie Dr. Jamie Phillips, who has a doctorate in physiotherapy and co-hosts the Goalie Science podcast. Dr. Phillips provides us with insights on his approach to playing the position and coaching goalies, as well as shedding some light on how your approach off the ice can really help with performance and injury prevention.

051 - Approaching Goaltending Scientifically with Dr. Jamie Phillips

Show notes are available at https://thediygoalie.com/pod050

This week we sit down with the Director of Goaltending of the KC North elite stream in Edmonton, Evan Kurylo. Evan sits down and talks about his research based approach to creating a development program, which provides a unique perspective on how we can ensure goalie's get the development they deserve.

050 - Creating a Development Plan for Minor Hockey Goalies with Evan Kurylo

Show notes are available at https://thediygoalie.com/pod049

This week we were fortunate to be joined by Justin Goldman of the Goalie Guild who provided some awesome insight into a variety of topics, including why having a collaborative environment is better for overall goalie development. We also chat about Justin's other projects, such as the Lift the Mask program and the Power Within series of books he has authored.

049 - The Importance of Collaboration in Goalie Development with Justin Goldman

The DIY Goalie podcast is dedicated to helping hockey goalies improve their on-ice performance. The show features interviews with guests who are experts in their fields providing insight on ways to help improve on and off the ice. We also feature inspiring stories and listener questions. Get ready to become a student of your own game!

Nathan Park

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