Mission -
Our mission is to inspire, encourage, and develop humans. It is that simple. We use the most dynamic and demanding sport on the planet to empower athletes in the pursuit of the most elite versions of themselves. We believe in the discipline of the mind and body - these are the cornerstones of greatness and must be challenged daily. This is not only about hockey development. This is about using sports as a catalyst for a new standard in achievement and performance in your life.
Vision -
1% better, every day.
Overall Philosophy -
I base my training philosophy on the acronym PIPES - Physiological, Intellectual, Psychological, Emotional, and Spiritual. Simply put...
Physiological - How our body is functioning and how we can get it to function optimally.
Intellectual - Constant learning - in sports, life, and other creative endeavors.
Psychological - Mental, Cognitive, and Behavioral strengthening and improvement.
Emotional - How we respond to adversity and success.
Spiritual - What is our reason for doing something? What is our why? What is our motivation? Ultimately, this is where personal discipline resides.
We believe life revolves around PIPES, and we are only as great as our weakest link. Every day I work with your son/daughter, all of these will be addressed. You will see growth, not only as it pertains to hockey, but personal improvement and development as well.
Goaltending Philosophy -
We look at a number of attributes specifically associated with goaltending. I was trained under the expertise of Ian Clark, the goaltending coach for the Vancouver Canucks, and attribute my coaching philosophy and style around a simplified approach. We should always strive to continually develop these traits:
Athleticism - Athletic ability to play the position. This includes flexibility, elasticity, and the ability to effectively contort the body.
Adaptability - The ability to adapt to inevitable change. The game evolves from a macro level over time and a micro level from play to play.
Competitiveness - We must be the team's fiercest competitor, ALWAYS. This must be repeated daily.
Instinctive Ability - The ability to break away from structure and find a creative solution under pressure.
Mental Fortitude - Emotional resilience. The ability to focus on and execute solutions in the face of uncertainty or adversity.
Reactivity - The ability to react and protect away from your body equally as well as within your body.
Technical Ability - A strong technical base is paramount to attaining and repeating optimal in-net positioning and body positioning, however, this alone does not translate to elite level playing.
Visual Talent - The ability to read pucks off sticks, read plays, read rushes, find pucks in traffic, etc.
