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Developing goalies is tough. We help make it easier! Being around the position for years, we know all about the barriers organizations and associations face when it comes to goaltending. Even the best coaches shy away from helping goalies due to lack of knowledge on the position. At True North, our aim is to help goalies in any way that we can, and we know that by supporting organizations with their goalie development is one of the best ways to do so. We offer a variety of services to organizations to help them maximize their goalies' development. Some services may be offered remotely for organizations outside the Edmonton area. In-person services can be offered to organizations in areas within a few hours of Edmonton depending on coach availability, so arrangements can be discussed. Services include: On-ice goalie training Seminars to help teach coaches basics of goaltending and how they can best support their team's goalies Organizing "Try Goalie" days Organizational consulting to help implement ongoing programs for goalie development Off-ice training such as cognitive training and mental coaching Contacts to partners who specialize in goalie strength and flexibility training Mentorship options for goalies Digital packages with resources on how to improve their game (goalies) or how to help support their goalies (coaches) Other custom needs your organization may need If you are interested in letting us make the most of your goalie development, fill out the form below to see how we can help you! Organizations we work with Let Us Help You! Please provide information of what you are looking to get out of working with us. First Name Last Name Organization Name League Leave us a message... Submit Thanks for submitting!

Our Services On Ice Sessions Our goalie sessions are designed with development in mind. We break down the "why" of the position and break down goaltending so our goalies become students of their own game. This helps them to understand how to play the position and to pick up on their own mistakes when they happen. We believe this approach helps to maximize a goalie's development. ​ Each session is videoed and uploaded to a private account on our video app. We maintain a maximum of a 3 to 1 goalie to coach ratio. Our sessions are designed to focus on the areas that goalies struggle with or do not work on the most. Sessions are available in one off bookings or in multi session packages. Check Available Sessions Goalie Camps Our goalie camps are designed to maximize our goalie's development throughout the camp. We limit the amount of goalies on the ice and structure our ice sessions to have the goalies engaged for most of the session. Maximum goalie to coach ratio is 3 to 1. Our drill stations run video that is uploaded to a private account on our video app. We run a lot of skating and footwork drills throughout the week on top of the in net drills. Off the ice, we provide many unique and relevant activities designed to help give our goalies the tools to improve their game off the ice as well. These include activities such as strength and flexibility training, cognitive training, and classroom sessions. View Upcoming Camps Video Breakdown Video is a great way for a goalie to help see themselves and the things they need to work on or are doing well. We are big believers in the use of video as a supplement to our goalies' development. We video the drill portion of all of our sessions to upload to a private account for our goalies to review. ​ We can take it one step further and provide a full video breakdown of either the video from our session, or an uploaded video from you of saves and goals from a game or practice. We use voice-over commentary, slow motion playback, and drawing tools to really break down the video and provide a different view point for our goalies to see themselves. Learn More Goaltending is a unique position, and unfortunately many parents and coaches know little to none about the position. This can lead to goalies feeling isolated, unsure, or lost, and could also result in them missing out on some key information that could help their development. This is why we offer a mentorship program which helps guide our goalies through the challenges of being a goalie and help them to reach their potential. ​ The mentorship program consists of regular bi-weekly video calls throughout the season and touches on topics such as goal setting, mental training, on and off ice training guidance, and general support for goalies. Mentorship Program Book a Spot We work with organizations to provide maximum development opportunities for the goalies within their system. All of the organizations we currently work with provide lots of great feedback of what True North has been able to offer them, and their goalie families are grateful that we are brought out. ​ We offer various support systems including on ice sessions, head and assistant coach training for goalie support, video breakdowns, try goalie events, and so much more. ​ We would love to add your organization to our network and help create the best experience for your goalies that maximizes development. Organizational Support Learn More

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Video Breakdown How It Works During the video breakdowns, we use slow motion playback, voice over commentary, and drawing tools to provide a different perspective for our goalies. This allows them to see themselves and get a good understanding of things they need to improve on and things they are doing well. ​ For our video breakdowns, clients will be set up with their own private account on our free video app. From there, they can upload their own videos from games or practices that feature a montage of saves and goals that we can break down. Once our breakdown is finished, the client will be invoiced for the breakdown and once paid, the breakdown will be shared to their account on our video app. Breakdowns of videos taken during our on-ice sessions are possible to do as well. ​ The cost of breakdowns will be $1.50/minute for the output video of the breakdown. A 5 minute montage of goals and saves from a game translates to roughly 45 minutes of output breakdown video. Please ensure the video is fairly good quality and is of an angle where it is easy to see the play developing so that we can provide a high-quality breakdown. See below for a few short examples of what a video breakdown would look like. ​ To sign up for this service, fill out the form by clicking the button below, and we will be in touch to set you up on our video app! Please be aware that due to backlogs that it may be a while before the video review is performed. We will communicate this with you as best as possible upon booking. Sign Up Testimonials and Video Examples We use True North Goaltending for video review of game footage. It's easy to upload into their app, they are very detailed with the right information we are looking for to build on our goaltending skills. The multiple new skills that we learn are then development at our next ice session. We always have access to go back to the video and review again because it's stored in the app. This is a must for any person that wants to develop as a goaltender and is something we will continue to do to get better. Keith B. Video Breakdowns All Categories Play Video Play Video 02:10 Game Video Breakdown Example 1 Video breakdown of a goalie's game Play Video Play Video 03:50 Game Video Breakdown Example 2 Video breakdown of a goalie's game Play Video Play Video 00:59 True North Session Video Breakdown Example 1 An example of the video breakdown of raw video from goalie sessions Play Video Play Video 02:15 True North Session Video Breakdown Example 2 An example of the video breakdown used for raw video from goalie sessions.

Join Our Team! We are growing fast! And we are looking for highly motivated goalies who would like to do their part in helping the next generation of goalies reach their goals. Knowledge of the position is a requirement, but previous goalie coaching is not required. We will provide training as needed and run you through our development process to ensure that you are comfortable running sessions and will maintain our high standard of quality! Interested? Fill out the form below! Come Work With Us First name Last name Email Phone How long have you played goalie? At what levels? When did you last play? Do you have previous coaching experience, and if so, where and how long? What makes a good coach in your opinion? What is your approach to coaching an what are your goals with coaching? Apply Thank you! We'll be in touch.

Edmonton Goalie Camps Get the lates updates on sessions, camps, and more! Email Join Thanks for subscribing! Jump to Adult camp Minor Goalies: August 12-16, 2024, Beaumont, AB We are excited to build off of our very successful 2023 goalie camp for 2024. The camp will take place at the brand new Beaumont Sports and Recreation facility in Beaumont, AB. The camp is for goalies 17 and under of all skill levels. ​ There will be expert goalie coaching provided with a focus of actually breaking down the position and helping goalies become more efficient. Each on ice session will be split into puck drills and skating drills, with puck drills being exclusively in the end zones with the nets on the crease (no puck drills in the neutral zone). Goalies will be provided exercises even when they are not in the net so that they are always busy. The maximum goalie to instructor ratio will be 3:1, with a maximum of 12 goalies per group. ​ Puck drill stations will include video that will be uploaded to a private account on our free video app that only the goalie and True North will be able to access and see. This video will be able to be reviewed at any time an unlimited amount of times. ​ Each day goalies will receive 2.5 hours of on-ice training, 1 hour of cognitive training, 1 hour of dryland training, 1 hour of class room sessions, and a provided lunch. Each day will have the following rough schedule: 8:15 AM - 11:30 AM: On ice and cognitive training 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM: Lunch and classroom session 12:45 PM - 4:00 PM: On ice and dryland training (strength and flexibility) ​ This leads to a weekly total of 12.5 hours on-ice, 5 hours of dryland training, 5 hours of cognitive training, and 5 hours of classroom sessions. As stated above, lunch will be provided for all participants. There will also be some swag items such as a jersey, shorts, and a t-shirt (swag items may differ slightly). ​ The cost of camp is $1060 + gst. **Please contact us if you require a payment plan, we would be happy to accommodate to have you out with us this summer!** 2024 Summer Camp (MINORS) Mon 99 hr 1,060 Canadian dollars $1,060 Book Now Adult Goalies: August 23-25, 2024, Beaumont, AB We are excited to offer our first ever adult goalie camp! The camp will take place at the brand new Beaumont Sports and Recreation facility in Beaumont, AB. The camp is for goalies 18 and over of all skillsets. ​ There will be expert goalie coaching provided with a focus of actually breaking down the position and helping goalies become more efficient. Each on ice session will be split into puck drills and skating drills, with puck drills being exclusively in the end zones with the nets on the crease (no puck drills in the neutral zone). Goalies will be provided exercises even when they are not in the net so that they are always busy. The maximum goalie to instructor ratio will be 3:1, with a maximum of 12 goalies per group. ​ Puck drill stations will include video that will be uploaded to a private account on our free video app that only the goalie and True North will be able to access and see. This video will be able to be reviewed at any time an unlimited amount of times. ​ Friday: 5:15 PM - 6:15 PM: Cognitive training 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM: On ice Saturday/Sunday: 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM: Cognitive training 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM: On ice 12:15 PM - 1:30 PM: Lunch and classroom session 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM: Dryland session (strength and flexibility) 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM: On ice ​ The cost of camp is $820 + gst. **Please contact us if you require a payment plan, we would be happy to accommodate to have you out with us this summer!** 2024 Summer Camp (ADULTS) Fri 48 hr 820 Canadian dollars $820 Book Now

DEVELOPING EDMONTON GOALIES WITH QUALITY GOALIE COACHING SERVICES A variety of goalie coaching services designed to truly break down goaltending and provide a foundation for a consistent game. Learn more about our mission and our team. About Us We work with organizations to help them develop their goalies. Learn about what we can do for you Organizations Join Our Team! We are looking to add to our pool of amazing instructors as we continue to grow quickly. Training is provided, no previous coaching experience is necessary. Click below to learn more! Learn More For goalie related content, drills, and more, visit our content website The DIY Goalie! Visit The DIY Goalie Get the latest updates on new Edmonton goalie coaching sessions and goalie camps Enter your email here Sign Up Thanks for submitting! Upcoming Edmonton Goalie Coaching Sessions Minors Sunday, November 26, 7:30 AM River Cree Twin Arenas Sunday, December 17, 7:30 AM River Cree Twin Arenas Sunday, January 7, 7:30 AM River Cree Twin Arenas Sunday, January 28, 7:30 AM River Cree Twin Arenas Sunday, February 11, 7:30 AM River Cree Twin Arenas Sunday, March 3, 7:30 AM River Cree Twin Arenas Book Now Adults Sunday, November 19, 7:30 AM River Cree Twin Arenas Sunday, December 3, 7:30 AM River Cree Twin Arenas Sunday, December 10, 7:30 AM River Cree Twin Arenas Sunday, January 14, 7:30 AM River Cree Twin Arenas Sunday, February 4, 7:30 AM River Cree Twin Arenas Sunday, February 25, 7:30 AM River Cree Twin Arenas Book Now To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key.

About True North True North Goaltending is dedicated to providing quality development for goalies of all ages. Whether you have a little goalie trying out the position for the first time, or you are a beer league goalie who has played for 20 years, we can help improve your game. ​ We are focused on the quality of the coaching we provide, and not about the quantity. During each session, we will take the time to work with our goalies and provide personalized feedback during the drills so any tweaks can be implemented in real time. Every session is also videoed, with the video uploaded to a private account through the video app we use. ​ We have tailored all of our services to try and provide our goalies with the best development possible so each athlete can realize their top potential. To take a look at all of what the True North advantage offers, check out our services. ​ We also run a goalie content website called The DIY Goalie . Testimonials from actual goalie clients: Our son loves his sessions with True North. The focus on fundamentals and developing good technique has helped our son grow as a goalie. With targeted drills, True North is able to help each goalie continue to work on their strengths, but also target areas that need to be developed further. ​ - Julie D. True North is definitely focused on the quality of the save over quantity of the shots. They challenge the goalies to make the saves the proper way every time. - Scott S. Our Team Head Instructor and Founder Nathan Park Nathan has just under 20 years of playing experience as a goaltender, including 4 years of Junior A with the Spruce Grove Saints, Selkirk Steelers, Fort Frances Lakers, and Portage Terriers. During his junior career, Nathan won an SIJHL and an MJHL championship, including SIJHL playoff MVP. He also won goaltender of the year honours in the SIJHL and MJHL. ​ Nathan finished his career with 2 years played at NAIT, where he had an opportunity to play against the Oilers rookies, making 30 saves in half of a game en route to a 2-0 win. This also led to the opportunity to be the Oilers emergency backup goalie over 12 games, although he never got to leave the stands and suit up. ​ Since playing, Nathan has been coaching since 2017 with a focus on breaking down the position and helping goalies understand the why of goaltending. Nathan has coached goalies of all ages, from U9 beginners to Junior to adults. Head Instructor Jordan Wagg Jordan has been a goalie for nearly 30 years, competitively for 10 of those. He began coaching goalies when his kids started playing, and has learned under some of the best goalie coaches out there, including Kurtis Mucha, Tommy Nixon, and of course, Nathan Park. Jordan is currently the Director of Goaltending for the Sherwood Park Minor Hockey Association. He has a great passion for working with goalies both experienced and new to the position, as well as for building the community of goalies as a whole. The most rewarding part of coaching for him is the relationships he builds with the goalies and their families, as each of them grows to be their best selves, both on and off the ice. Head Instructor Connor Munday Connor spent 9 seasons playing in the Edmonton Minor Hockey system with Millwoods Hockey, North Seera, and Seera Hockey. In 2014, Connor began coaching at 15 years old with the AAA Junior Oil Kings Spring Hockey team, he continued to work closely with the Oil Kings after graduating Edmonton Minor Hockey until 2018, during that span, Connor has also worked with different teams in North Seera, and the River City Rhinos HSL team. In 2019 Connor was hired by the YEG Academy Wings of the GMHL Junior A, Connor later spent 3 seasons with the Northern Alberta Tomahawks of the GMHL, the latter two seasons, the Tomahawks made it to the Semi-Finals. Currently Connor was hired by the Spruce Grove Regals of the CJHL, his duties will include Goalie Development and video breakdowns of games. Apart from working with True North Goaltending, Connor is a lead instructor for the Goalie Coaches travelling school, and SOS Hockey.