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• Puck Machine Gold in the Net uses the world famous BONI puck shooting machine Shoots from 5 M.P.H. up to 80 M.P.H. Shoots pucks to any area of the net. Holds the shooting position for continuous shots to any particular location (Blocker, Glove, Stick, etc.) Ensures a good, safe workout for goaltenders of all ages.

• Video Analysis Each goaltender is videotaped during the sessions, and later reviewed during the classroom sessions. At the end of the school, each goaltender will receive a personalized VHS video analysis of the student to take home. The tape will contain comments by Gold in the Net instructors, and may be added to during his/her next Gold in the Net program.

• Achievement Awards Gold in the Net awards a minimum of two Gold medals in each class. The Die Hard Award is presented to the student who exemplifies dedication and hard work both on and off the ice. Shoot-Out Champion Award is presented to the winning goaltender in the shoot out at the end of the camp. The Long Time Service and Commitment Awards are given for each Gold in the Net goalie on his/her 3rd year in attendance, and 1 for each year thereafter.

• Our Instructors and Helpers

The tremendous success of Gold in the Net goaltending programs is largely due to its incredible Instructors and Helpers. Our Instructors and Helpers are Gold in the Net students who have, over the years, grown with the program and remained loyal followers and active participants of the program, this combined with their playing experience ensures the students consistent and accurate training. Each and every Instructor or Helper takes pride in his or her instruction; helping to develop and assist the needs of the individual goaltender can be very rewarding.

• Our Training

The Gold in the Net On-Ice program is second to none among goaltending programs with constant and continuing development of goaltending techniques to the level of instruction provided for the individual goaltender. As well informative lectures and off ice training specifically designed for the goaltenders.

Gold in the Net maximizes its instruction by way of methodically breaking down the individual drill; demonstrating it properly with Gold in the Net's qualified instructors and then allowing the goaltender through the method of repetition complete the drill. The drill is then executed with shooters to imitate a real game situation forcing the goalie to make quick decisions on how to implement the skills he/she has just learnt. The result is sharpened sense of awareness for the goalie, which ultimately reduces any unnecessary movement on the goalie's part in or around the net ensuring him/her a more confident style of goaltending.

• Students will receive a minimum of 2-one and a half hour ice sessions daily for a total of 15 hours on ice for the week. Below is an example of some of the topics covered during the programs and will vary depending on the level of instruction.
  1. Stance: Initial stance - Movement in the stance - Recovery to the stance - Stick Positioning - Glove Positioning.
  2. Skating Skills: Speed work in crease - Balance and agility drills- Power Skating.
  3. Angles and Positioning: Challenging shooters - Square to the puck - Using the arc properly - Visual clues - Ability to fill in space.
  4. Use of Stick: Poke checks - Clearing and passing - Set up for the defensemen - Rebound control.
  5. Mental Skills: Maintain concentration - Reading the play - Overall decision-making - Communication with the defensemen.
• Each student will receive a DVD of themselves at the end of their session to take home and review (Note: we recommend that students returning the following year bring their previous years tape to use so to be able to monitor progress from year to year).
• Allocated classroom time each day to review video series and participate in a lecture series. Topics covered feature player analysis, systems, use of the gloves, use and care of goal pads and equipment, angles, stance, skating as well as proper mental training.
• Each student will participate in one-hour off-ice conditioning per day. This program is specifically designed for goaltenders to ensure how to work smart when working out. A combination of speed, agility, plyometrics, sprints and resistance training is used to build strength and speed.

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