NHL GOALIE COACH: 6 TIPS FOR BETTER GOALTENDING

[@ThePuckStopsHere]

Love this video and I agree about the nerves. I feel way less nervous now that I have been training properly and it translates to the ice very clearly. I’m happy your back to posting Steve 👍

[@FutureProGoaltending]

Thanks Sammy!

[@steviehibbert2876]

❤

[@treyrees9153]

I used to get so nervous before hockey games and my D1 track races. Then one day I realized that being nervous is a good thing because it means you care about the outcome. Now I just get excited to perform

[@FutureProGoaltending]

Great mindset

[@SeaJay_]

Hello, I made a comment on your last video about my first game as a goalkeeper. Tonight I had my first league game... Due to current events we weren't able to practice for the past two weeks while the team we were up against could (were in a different state). The game was an 8-0 loss. My team shot 7 times and I was shot at 40 times (.800 save percentage!). For me this game was a huge success even though it was a loss. Watching your videos has been a huge help in improving my skills.

[@FutureProGoaltending]

You sound like you have a great attitude and perspective. Thanks for watching!

[@noahjay2002]

"although I do love Vaughn; Right Mike?" Just started wearing Vaughn V9's. First set of Vaughn from CCM. Love the set. comfy from the get go.

[@FutureProGoaltending]

They are sweet

[@mtlgoalie62]

Oh my God!!!!!! The sound of that exhaust to start the video. AMAZING!!

[@FutureProGoaltending]

It is better in person and when you drop it into 2nd at 5,500.....😎

[@mtlgoalie62]

@@FutureProGoaltending That's just car porn Steve. My goal is to one day book a training session in Strathroy and get a ride in the GT!

[@xKrispyx]

@@FutureProGoaltending That sounds like a man who's changing from 4th to 2nd... Au Revoir anything sitting beside you lol. < ---- To be fair, it wouldn't matter if it's an upshift from first or mean downshift, you're long gone regardless... My kind of party!

[@FutureProGoaltending]

deal

[@mtlgoalie62]

@@FutureProGoaltending You have a gentleman's handshake on that one.

[@MarcelsHockeySchool]

Love the backward stick; makes me feel like I’m not alone :D I’m learning to shoot left but in games still feel more comfortable with a RH stick.

[@FutureProGoaltending]

That was my go to back in the day, but Mitch Korn also made me learn to shoot wrong handed, hence the straight stick I used in the NHL to be able to shoot forehand equally well both ways...

[@joshuapate6159]

Love the section about nerves. For me I get butterflies up to 3 times a season. First game, first playoff game, and championship game if I make it. For me the butterflies always go away after I face that first real shot of the game, because that’s when I know how well I’m tracking the puck that day.

[@FutureProGoaltending]

Thanks Sgt Hulka aka the “BiG toe” great screen name....

[@frankvee3425]

I'm glad you are back for Season 2. Warm ups are so important especially when you are playing in pick up games. Getting thrown to the wolves is an accurate assessment of what can happen in these types of games. I still loved it and would play again, if I could. Looking forward to your great insight into the game.

[@FutureProGoaltending]

Thanks for watching Frankie

[@frankvee3425]

@@FutureProGoaltending I sure will keep watching!

[@kirkallen403]

This was an awesome vid Keeks. Very substantive & great spotlight to some life lessons in the father/son segment. Looking forward to more of Season 2!

[@FutureProGoaltending]

Thanks Kirk... spread the word!

[@treebender-bl2du]

Been playing for a long time and still love watching videos to help improve my game. Now in my 40's and my game has been steadily improving for position and decisions. Now if only i had been disciplined as a younger man id be so much further ahead. Great video, thanks for posting. And i loved my old V5s but now have my 2S pro's and cant imagine anything other than my bauers

[@FutureProGoaltending]

Love to hear guys still playing their whole adult lives. This the real reason we should all be strapping on the pads. I fell back in love with hockey playing forward after I stopped playing in the NHL for a living.

[@anthonypeak2125]

Didn't realize season two started up this past Monday already. Really excited for whats in store. I know you won't disappoint Coach. Thanks Keeks.

[@FutureProGoaltending]

Reading the release, mvt drills and puck drills.... and learning how to read/ play one timers properly .... Monday 6am

[@DsChelI]

So excited to wake up to a new video! And a great reminder and warm up drill for us beer leaguers. Can’t wait for our leagues to get started again.

[@FutureProGoaltending]

We look back at these times and really appreciate “normal” again..

[@mr_dolphin621]

I haven't been playing much this season because practice keeps getting cancelled. Also your video has made it to Alaska!

[@FutureProGoaltending]

Love Alaska. Have done clinics for many years there in Fairbanks and Anchorage... love the coffee shacks. Stephon Williams is one of goalies who played pro from AK

[@OneFoxTwoFox]

Like Russel Wilson says, " the separation is in the preparation". I have found no better words for almost every aspect of life. I don't play goal but I make it a point to be warmed up, stretched out and focused on before half the team is there. And I think my team sees that as a keystone of their mindset.

[@FutureProGoaltending]

I’m stealing that one! Awesome

[@warrenjones744]

Welcome back Coach. We will be watching. And drinking more beer!

[@FutureProGoaltending]

Appreciate it..

[@HotBranch]

Good to have you back, Steve.

[@FutureProGoaltending]

A break is always good! Thanks for tuning in. We have.30 episodes written for season 2!

[@irvingfive7955]

Great to see another season of videos! I have always identified with my nerves. They allowed me to know what was to come, and to start envisioning saves, etc.

[@FutureProGoaltending]

Thanks Irving.... spread the word!

[@Bread-Loaf-VR]

Thanks for helping

[@FutureProGoaltending]

Thanks for watching

[@greysongladney4403]

100% agree with nerves. I play my best when I'm nervous as hell. My two shutouts came against the best team's in that league and I didn't even notice until the final buzzer sounded... Focus on the next puck, the next play... I would know that white helmet has good hands but can't elevate the puck but number 3 could snipe (from previous games and stick n puck) so when game time came I was only focused on what i could do to stop them while keeping my motions basic and not doing extra movements to allow a garbage goal... when you're nervous you don't really have time to focus on anything that doesn't matter

[@FutureProGoaltending]

Great points

[@chickenwingcharly8149]

Thank you I’m trying goalie this time so this really helped me with my hockey

[@FutureProGoaltending]

You are welcome!

[@reaper2478]

Woo!! This 2nd season of FPG TV is far above the Mandalorian 2nd season FOR SURE! I’m Lovin’ it!!!!! 🤣😆😂 & Yes, always do a pre stretch before getting the rink & I even prefer to get one of the better players on the team to get a few pucks on me.. Instead of the firing squad style before the game!

[@FutureProGoaltending]

BL warmups are the worst.... thanks for watching reaper.

[@Foodboy316]

Glad to see you are back at it! I will be borrowing some of your drills my son and his goalie parent for practices. Thanks.

[@FutureProGoaltending]

take 'em all... that is why I do these... there are over 300 drills on this channel if you look through all my old dvds that I have posted here...

[@Foodboy316]

@@FutureProGoaltending open to an email? Would love to discuss some options for our team goalies.

[@FutureProGoaltending]

@@Foodboy316 anytime. [e-mail]

[@mtlgoalie62]

I love this video and the movement drill (which I will use to warm up once we are allowed back on the ice). Must be the best feeling to get on the ice with your son. Biggest thrill would be for my daughter to follow in my footsteps and play goalie. Love that they're both full right goalies and their masks are the reverse of each other (if I saw correctly). Great advice too. I always do a 20 minute warmup/stretch at home before driving to the arena and then a 5 minute warmup/stretch on the ice at the arena before getting beaned with shots. Welcome back Steve

[@FutureProGoaltending]

Thanks Steve. Thanks for chiming in. Laying out the new season (30 episodes) and setting up new shop has been a challenge.

[@mtlgoalie62]

@@FutureProGoaltending Well the first one was a beaut. Looking forward to the rest and seeing the shop done too. I hope you took some time to play grandpa to the newborn as well.

[@FutureProGoaltending]

Charlotte is now 3, sitting here with me now, like every morning, watching morning cartoons. New (2nd Grandbaby) coming in April.

[@mtlgoalie62]

@@FutureProGoaltending My mistake. I thought #2 had arrived. I had my daughter late in life so I am living with my daughter what you are living with Charlotte. Enjoying every second of it too.

[@jhammy444]

Great video Steve. Paul and Stanley were a great source. I've had the pleasure to play with and against Paul. He is a fantastic guy and goalie. He is telling the truth about being a gear geek. Lol Great job Paul and Stanley! Excellent points.

[@FutureProGoaltending]

Great guys.. thank you

[@Shawn0Dingwall]

Great video! I just started playing goal 3 years ago and seeing older goalies like myself also say they started late really gives me hope that I can improve over time with proper training and preparation.

[@FutureProGoaltending]

Reach out anytime you need advice

[@markasao9617]

Great video with two great points. First, nerves. This was my nemesis in the early days. I did not start playing ice hockey until i was 24. After a few years of pickup I joined a work team in a beer league. Was always nervous before the game being new to it and especially skating out looking up at the restaurant windows that over look the pad and see everyone watching made it worse. But as soon as the game started, I typically settled down once I got too busy to think about anything else. Good point on getting up to temperature as well. Very little time and most guys don't warm up goalies well. They come in and either blast one to the top corner or deke you out of your underwear. I play 3 on 3 pickup now which is great. I get to the rink early, get dressed to warm the equipment up, stretch and try to get moving as soon as we hit the ice. There's usually not much time to take warm up shots but in 3 on 3, getting up to the temperature is not a problem :).

[@FutureProGoaltending]

Those are great points

[@brucesibert6550]

Great stuff man glad the videos are back.

[@FutureProGoaltending]

Thanks Bruce!

[@CDave1972]

My son actually started playing goal before I did back in 2018. My only previous experience was street hockey in the 1980's.

[@FutureProGoaltending]

Good to share the time with your kid!

[@CDave1972]

My son and I also have utilized opportunities to work with a former NHL goalie turned coach with Michel Larocque in the Philly suburbs

[@bendytendy356]

@FutureProGoaltending I Finally got myself some v9 stuff and it’s awesome

[@FutureProGoaltending]

Outstanding. We have gear reviews enroute for all the major brands...

[@hudsonferrie8297]

Same

[@trav4oilers]

New intro........ deeeeeeeeeeeeecent

[@FutureProGoaltending]

Thanks Trav..

[@xKrispyx]

All I can picture is Bubbles lol

[@FutureProGoaltending]

He loves his kitties

[@BleachCowboy2016]

I was pretty big into snowboarding back in the day, there was Terje, Craig Kelly, Guch, Rippey, Jamie Lynn, Jeff Brushie but I’m not familiar with Paul Chapman. Was he a racer?

[@FutureProGoaltending]

I believe up in Collingwood, but google his name. Something should come up.

[@thirstfast1025]

I now picture Homer showing up to college, and yelling "NNNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEEEERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRVVVVESSS!"

[@FutureProGoaltending]

Lol

[@bfish9700]

Ha. I too am a gear nerd. And split 50/50 Bauer, warrior. I do love the SLR's though.

[@FutureProGoaltending]

You’ll love our upcoming segments diving deep into all the current goalie gear offerings from CCM, Bauer, Vaughn and Warrior etc

[@OutRayGeousVideoProductions]

I wish I had my own Mini-Me! That's awesome. I'm a Vaughn goalie too. I'm from Detroit and met Mike a couple times. Once I showed him a mod I had made by my then girlfriend who was a seamstress. She added a loop on the belly of the chest pad, so I can loop the belt from the pants thru it. I recommended this to him, but he said that no one uses the loop. I replied, That's because you don't have it on Vaughn gear! The next year, he added them. (Around 1989-90?)

[@FutureProGoaltending]

He should be sending you $$$😎

[@OutRayGeousVideoProductions]

@@FutureProGoaltending Never saw again after he 'stole' my idea! LOL

[@FutureProGoaltending]

@@OutRayGeousVideoProductions 99% of my knowledge comes from others smarter than I.....😎

[@blainebennett]

I use it on my Vaughn C&A. Everything feels more "kept in place" that way.

[@cadegaudet1308]

love the quote by floyd mayweather

[@天天-l9q]

1:55 so smooth.........

[@FutureProGoaltending]

As butter

[@jasonfuentes6084]

it funny, that how I got my tunnel vision from when it's time to step it up at work or anything competitive. with me is always after my first save or goal I let in. there go the release valve.

[@FutureProGoaltending]

that is rare trait of an elite athlete.

[@masonherndon3138]

Came right over after Travs video

[@FutureProGoaltending]

Thanks Mase!

[@a47mlb]

At the 2:55 mark, I noticed the stick curve is convex, not concave in his left hand. Is that common?

[@FutureProGoaltending]

Very uncommon but not unheard of

[@christopherenger1602]

It may be a bit weird (works for me though is I kinda do some of the things that Holtby does for his pregame approach. Now if some one had his while pregame route that would be awesome. But before I put my skates on I bust out some mountain climbers till I get a little sweat going. Then put on the rest of my gear.

[@FutureProGoaltending]

Smart approach..

[@matthewpaluch777]

😎👍💗🏒🥅🚨Welcome back Keeks!!! (Yea I know it's Keets)

[@FutureProGoaltending]

😎😎😎😎 glad to have you back as well

[@winzinnewf]

I shoot right but In goal I use a left stick. I noticed the goalie using a backwards stick. Would you recommend someone doing that if they can't shoot with their opposite hand? I'm only a fuck around beer leaguer in my 30s.

[@FutureProGoaltending]

No problem doing that in fun leagues if you have time

[@martinarchambault5289]

Why is stick is the pallets is left and he is right??

[@FutureProGoaltending]

He turns stick around when he puck handles..

[@PersonallyImGay]

I suck at hockey I hope 5his helps me

[@FutureProGoaltending]

It will help you suck a little less

[@559043]

Steve one of my biggest problems is when someone comes in untouched right at me then at the last second he will cut to the side and just slide it in... it's frustrating because i can't slide good and embarrassing because everybody is looking at me.

[@FutureProGoaltending]

Two likely culprits: 1) if you are set with no backwards flow on this you will get torched and 2) if you cant use a fake or real poke check from time to time they will bring it in really close and then you have no chance. By playing these mini breakaways with backwards flow and the odd poke/fake you will have much better success.

[@559043]

@@FutureProGoaltending thank you, you're right I had zero backwards flow.. thinking back on it... i was just sitting there waiting... i always try to get my stick involved in the action (no lazy stick).. some poke checks i try work great and others are disastrous.. really like blocking the passes they try from side of net to the front... thank you

[@teagan3235]

Do you think 12 years old is too old to start goalie? I’ve been playing for about 4 years and I want to try goalie. Of course I would need to go to some goalie camps before I could play for the season.

[@FutureProGoaltending]

You are never too old to start playing goalie. Play for fun and the competition. Love the journey and the lessons you learn. Love the relationships you build in hockey and goaltending. Try to become the best version of yourself and that will take you as far as you are destined to go. Don’t worry about where it leads. Worry about where you are at right now. Have fun at it and if I can ever help you out give me a message with your issue or question. Keeks

[@ajh7722]

Love the bull terrier in the background, tribute to grapes?

[@FutureProGoaltending]

Yes and there was one chained to the bar in Attractions (Oxford Ohio). I spilled life secrets to it over the time at school jacked up on Crown and Cokes..

[@ajh7722]

@@FutureProGoaltending that’s amazing. I have never been to oxford, but they are the closest NCAA team to me. Is it worth the trip despite then never playing any teams I have a vested interest in.

[@FutureProGoaltending]

@@ajh7722 the guy:girl ratio is 1:3.......🤟🏻

[@ajh7722]

@@FutureProGoaltending man I picked the wrong school: rit 9:1 in 2006- 2008 doubt its changed now

[@kole6146]

Hey Steve. Are there any NHL goalies that refuse to listen to either team goalie coaches or private goalie coaches? You don't have to name drop. I was just curious if there are guy's out there that refuse to take any advice? I know in other professions there are people like that.

[@FutureProGoaltending]

Not in my experience. to get to the NHL we are willing to listen to anyone or anything that may help us win more games or stop more pucks. It is more the NHL Head coaches like Paul Maurice who don't believe in the goalie coaching stuff...I had to fight him tooth and nail to permit a group video on what works and what doesn't on shootout attempts... and we missed the playoffs that year with a shitty shoot out record. He believed goalscorers didn't need to no anything about goalies and their tendencies, and just wanted them to rely on instinct only...

[@blainebennett]

@@FutureProGoaltending the more time a person spends studying shootout strategies, I think the more you realize it's almost a completely different sport. Not at all the same dynamic for the player or the goalie compared to in game shots on goal. No breakaway during the game is taken at half speed, dipsy doodling. I hope for the Jets sake Maurice has become wiser with age.

[@dch82]

What’s up with that stick full right goalie using a regular stick

[@FutureProGoaltending]

A lot of goalies, shoot opposite of the standard way. Jon Casey was like this and a Boston pick names Matt Dalton. Makes shooting easier when you flip your hands.

[@blueprintoutdoors224]

I’m 13, I used to be a goalie about 4 years ago I was pretty good, I really want to start again but I’m not as good as the other goalies obviously but I feel like I can become good again if I start, do you think I should start again?

[@FutureProGoaltending]

Of course. Play for the fun and your buddies......

[@kujo5998]

If you’re a youth goalie or a parent with one, PLEASE READ THIS.. I was a youth goalie, for years. I started out strong, was good, best around in my age group. When going from age 14 to 15 i got a new coach, one who thought HE knew best how goalies should play. He forced me to start staying upright more, and told me not to drop down unless i HAD to. It completely ruined my game, i never played high-school hockey, and i was never good again because i wasnt playing naturally.. Please, PLEASE if you see a coach making a kid change his style because he thinks he knows best, please stop it IMMEDIATELY. It killed me that i never got to have fun playing goalie again, and never moved on.. Note: This only goes for kids who have been playing the position for years and developed their own style. If they’re a brand new goalie, never played, then a bit of direction is good. But more than anything, the direction SHOULD be, “do whatever comes naturally to stop the puck” cause its different for every kid. Please learn from my mistake of letting that coach ruin hockey for me...

[@FutureProGoaltending]

There are a million “Instagram” and limited credentialed coaches giving goalie coaching advice that borders on malpractice.

[@newoldgoalie5576]

I get up to “operating temp” just by struggling to put my gear on!

[@FutureProGoaltending]

I haven’t got my wife up to operating temperature since the 90s....

[@cnh1710]

I cant tell.you, how happy I feel you said that. To me warming up is putting on my equipment

[@Vypermike]

I like this but I’m a sled hockey goalie and I’m first in locker room and on ice first and I get 5 mins of warmups and then they come after me. Lol

[@FutureProGoaltending]

Playing goal in sled is very tough!

[@Vypermike]

Thanks yeah my first year so all my training I’m making up from watching your videos. My coaches are impressed went from number 3 goalie to #1 because I put time and energy into it

[@FutureProGoaltending]

@@Vypermike I coached Canadian champion sled goalie Corbin Watson, so if you need any sled specific feedback LMK

[@Vypermike]

@@FutureProGoaltending thanks I definitely will

[@Vypermike]

@@FutureProGoaltending I’m having issue with weather my arm is inside or outside of right post. It’s my blocker side but seems not to get comfortable with it

[@daddydora9427]

Second people have to put their glove up!!!!

[@FutureProGoaltending]

Glove up

[@judithbreastsler]

that man is stupidly handsome

[@FutureProGoaltending]

I’ll let him know…😎

[@wallyyuriy8912]

Both are southpaws

[@FutureProGoaltending]

Good genes

[@xKrispyx]

Goofy stuff you shouldn't have done? That sounds out of character... Welcome back!

[@FutureProGoaltending]

Thanks Kris.. have some more cameos planned for you this season.

[@isaacbronsnick742]

Are you telling me what I will love???😡🤬😤

[@FutureProGoaltending]

Not at all. You are free to love whatever you want…😎