SUCCESS IS A CHOICE
Weekly Programming
- Saturdays 9am - 10am at NTR Richmond Hill - September 14, 2024 - June 21, 2025
Goalies who attend our programs will be exposed to the most modern and proven goaltender training techniques available.
McGuire Goaltending is constantly updating their drills and remains dedicated to educating themselves and discovering the newest and most effective ways to teach goaltenders.
The methods used for each goalie is not based on a specific style, but on the needs of the individual.
On top of the technical improvements on their overall skills, each goaltender will also experience an improved sense of confidence that will help them both on and off the ice.
Goaltender Training Areas of Focus
- Increasing overall confidence and self-esteem both on and off the ice.
- Encouraging students to be individuals and build on their own style
- Improving Hand-Eye coordination
- Learn to “gap out” – close gap between yourself and the shooter
- Pivot quicker and properly
- C-cuts | T-push | Shuffle
- Developing better foot speed
- Rebound control - Steering & Smothering
- Proper butterfly techniques (slide, recovery push, hard drop, post integration)
- Handling the puck – Passing + Shooting
- Improving muscle memory / Improving overall reaction time
- Teaching verbal communication skills on the ice
- Understanding the goaltending position
- Proper stance, glove + blocker positioning
- The mental aspect of goaltending - Learning to deal with adversity
- Tracking the puck more efficiently
- Playing angles
- Teaching proper Recovery Techniques
- Improving Crease Awareness
- Improving Technical Form
- Game Situation Training
- Glove and Blocker Side Reverse VH / Leans
- Teaching more effective methods to move
- Teaching more effective Post Integration methods
- Teaching proper practice habits
- Explaining and teaching “Box-Control”
The Bottom Line:
McGuire Goaltending Camps + Clinics allow goalies to improve their skills through the repetition of modern up to date proper fundamentals in a fun, up-tempo environment with encouragement from experienced hockey professionals.
"Do not try to be better than somebody else, but never stop trying to be the best you can be"
- John Wooden, Former UCLA Basketball Coach
Semi-Private Lessons - Thursday
Thursday - 4:30pm - 5:30pm - CURRENTLY SOLD OUT
September 13, 2023 - June 27, 2024
Location - Canlan York
All Ages & Levels Welcome
Goalies are split up by age and skill level
Limited Space - 12 Goalies Only
2:1 Ratio
Goalies can start at anytime as long as there is still space available
Saturday Goalie Clinic
Saturdays - 9am - 10am
September 14, 2024 - June 21, 2025
Location - NTR Richmond Hill
All Ages & Levels Welcome
Goalies are split up by age and skill level
Limited Space - 18 Goalies Only
3:1 Ratio Max
Goalies can start at anytime as long as there is still space available
Saturday Morning goalie clinic (September - June)
Saturday Morning Goalie Clinic
2024 - 2025 Fall & Winter Saturday Goalie Clinic 🥅 Registration is NOW OPEN!
We are excited to invite you to be part of our Weekly Saturday Goalie Clinic at NTR Richmond Hill
Why Join Our Weekly Saturday Goalie Clinic?
- Small Class Size - ONLY 18 SPOTS AVAILABLE
- Weekly Expertise: Every Saturday, gain valuable insights, techniques, and feedback tailored specifically for goalies. It is a great way to maintain your progress throughout the year.
- Progressive Learning: Our structured curriculum ensures growth in both foundational skills and the latest goaltending techniques.
- Personalized Coaching: Our dedicated coaches are committed to providing individualized instruction for each and every goalie.
- Guest Appearances: From time to time, pro goalies, Shooters, and special guests drop in to share their experiences and tips of the trade.
- Age Groups: All Ages & Levels. This Clinic is suitable for Goaltenders of all ages and levels from Beginner to AAA and even Adults. Goalies are separated and trained in groups based on age and ability.
- 3:1 Goalie to Coach Ratio
Clinic Format
- 20 Minutes - Goalie Specific Skating, Crease Movement & Edge-work
- 30 Minutes - Customized Skill Development Station Training
SAVE $350 WITH A 24-25 FALL & WINTER SEASON PASS
- Dates - September 14 - April 12
- Duration - 30 Weeks
- Time - 9am - 10am
- Buy 25 Sessions at $70 per session - have access to all 30 Weeks during the Fall & Winter session - $1,750
- Value - $2,100
FALL 2024 Dates: September 14 - Dec 21
- Duration: 15 Weeks
- Day: Every Saturday
- Time: 9am - 10am
- Location: NTR Richmond Hill
- 15 Week Rate - $1,050 ($70 Per Class)
WINTER 2025 Dates: January 4 - April 12
- Duration: 15 Weeks
- Day: Every Saturday
- Time: 9am - 10am
- Location: NTR Richmond Hill
- 15 Week Rate - $1050 ($70 Per Class)
SPRING 2025 Dates: April 19 - June 21
- Duration: 10 Weeks
- Day: Every Saturday
- Time: 9am - 10am
- Location: NTR Richmond Hill
- 10 Week Rate - $700 ($70 Each Class)
Packages - Can be used throughout the year.
- 15 + Sessions - $70 Each
- 6 - 14 Sessions - $73 Each
- 5 Sessions - $76 Each
- 1 Session - $80 (Only available if space available and with a confirmation by email)
- All Packages Must be used within 6 Months from date of purchase
- Packages can cross over from one Season to the next.
Please do not drop in unannounced - 1 week option is only available if there is space and if it is confirmed through email in advance.
Spaces are limited, and as with every season, they will fill up quickly. If you have questions, our team is here to help. Drop us a line at info@mcguiregoaltending.com and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.
Semi-Private goalie training - Thursday
Semi-Private Lessons
Location - Canlan at York, Toronto
CUSTOMIZED Program for each individual goalie
2 goalies with 1 coach
September 13, 2023 - June 27, 2024 (43 Weeks)
- Thursday's - 4:30pm - 5:30pm - CURRENTLY SOLD OUT
*Times do change sporadically based on ice availability.
These lessons are the best way for a goalie of any age or ability to make rapid improvements to their game. Each lesson / package of lessons is always 100% customized to meet the individual needs of the goalies in attendance regardless of age or ability.
We focus on building and establishing a strong foundation for every goalie.
We understand that no two goalies are the same and create a program that best suits your or your child's skill set.
These lessons are suitable for Beginners, Intermediate, Advanced, Pro & Adult goaltenders.
Goalies can start at anytime during the year as long as there is still space available.
12 Goalies Only
2:1 Ratio
All Ages & Levels Welcome
Goalies are divided into pairs by age and skill level
Semi-Private Lesson Format
- 15 Minutes - Goalie Specific Skating, Crease Movement & Edge-work
- 35 Minutes - Customized Skill Development Station Training
Semi-Private Rates & Packages
- 35 Sessions - $90 + HST Each - Includes McGuire Goaltending Jersey
- 20-34 Sessions prepaid - $95 + HST Each - Includes a McGuire Goaltending Jersey
- 10-19 Sessions prepaid - $100 + HST Each - Includes a McGuire Goaltending Jersey
- 5-9 Sessions prepaid - $105 + HST Each - Includes a McGuire Goaltending Jersey
- 1 - 4 Sessions prepaid - $115 + HST
- All Packages Must be used within 6 Months from date of purchase
- Packages can cross over from one Season to the next.
- Team Deal - 2 Goalies from the same team can split a 20 package of lessons.
Please do not drop in unannounced - 1 week option is only available if there is space and if it is confirmed through email in advance.