At TGC's Goalie School, we offer a variety of programs to fit your needs and skill level. Below you'll learn about the different programs & options that we have to offer! Most of the following programs are offered at all of our camps!

To sign up for a camp or session, head on over to the registration page! Hurry, don't miss your opportunity! At TGC we keep our Goalie to Station ratios low which means these camps can sell out!

Goalie to Station Ratios offered:
3 - 1 Standard Ratio :: 1/3 of time in net
2 - 1 Dedicated Ratio :: 1/2 the time in net
1 - 1 Go For It! Ratio :: Intense, Exhausing & Challenging.

What to expect at our Camps
3 hours of on-ice daily instruction
1-1 video instruction
Daily evaluations
TGC workbooks
Classroom theory sessions
Goaltender specific dryland program

TWO BOARDING CAMPS TO CHOOSE FROM!
at Shattuck-St. Mary's offering Verge and Prodigy Camps
June 20th-25th
July 25th-30th NEW THIS YEAR

The Fundamental Program has a strong focus on skating, stationary saves, saves in motion, positioning, balance, rebound control, recovery technique, breakaways and angle theory. Upon graduating from the Fundamental Program a goaltender will know the fundamentals of each skating and save technique, common bad habits that goaltenders fall into, as well as when to use the various skating methods, save techniques and recovery styles.

The Situational Program is designed specifically for goaltenders with solid fundamentals (4+ years). This program involves classroom discussion about the latest goaltender theories, styles and techniques successfully used by NHL goalies. Each goaltender experiments with these styles and techniques to find the ones that suit them best. Trough this program goaltenders can assimilate these techniques into their personal style using game situations to make it a natural part of their game.

The goal of the Situational Program is to refine a goaltenders on-ice style, help them know why they are using a specific technique in different game situations, and the various options they have in each save situation. Goaltenders completing the Situational Program will be more refined goaltenders, smarter about their position play, better able to analyze their playing style and the playing style of other goaltenders, and use this information to evolve their game.

The Verge Program is designed specifically for goaltenders who have mastered the fundamental and situational programs and demonstrate an intense enthusiasm for training (A / AA / AAA / Travel). This program mirrors the situational program in training, however it raises the bar on speed, performance, execution and expectation. While goaltenders work on improving their technical execution, they begin to journey to master mental control.

The goal of the Verge Program is to begin preparing goaltenders for both the physical play and mental play required for the next level. This preparation requires solid fundamentals, situational mastery, mental control and a quest for knowledge. TGC blends together an understanding of the journey, building intensity while having fun, honing the mental alert system, and managing off-ice demands to create this unique program. 2:1 and 1:1 ratios offered.

verge ... one transitioning to a higher level of capability

The Prodigy Program is specifically designed to help goaltenders at the Midget, High School and Junior levels make the next step. This program features game situation drills from top-notch shooters to force goaltenders to work on their speed, agility and reaction time. Intensity is the signature of our Prodigy Camp. Goaltenders enrolling in this program are expected to conduct an off-ice workout program during the summer so they arrive at the camp in top condition to perform.

Goaltenders completing the Prodigy Program will know the current trends of NHL goaltenders, the difference between Blocking and Reacting styles and when to use each, their predominant style of play and the NHL goaltender that they most closely model their game after. This program blends a focus on athleticism and aggressiveness with both the blocking and reaction styles to groom the total goalie. 2:1 and 1:1 ratios offered.

prodigy ... a person having extraordinary talent or ability

TGC wanted to find away to continue to support and work with our goaltenders who have come up through our Fundamental, Situational, Verge and Prodigy Programs. Many of our Prodigy Program Alums have elevated their game to the next level, so TGC has developed a new program targeting our elite goaltenders. This high Intensity program is open to all goalies playing junior, college or professional hockey and will feature top-end shooters, who are also playing at the junior, college, and professional levels. These shooters will be working to improve their own game and will test your skills with every shot in every drill. In the month prior to the camp, each goalie will fill out a strength and weakness sheet and submit it to Coach Des. TGC will then tailor the ice sessions to each goaltender’s specific individual needs. Each goalie will be tested and pushed everyday. We will, as always, put a strong emphasis on paying attention to detail. As up and coming elite level goaltenders, we all know how important it is to focus on the little things; like closing up tight, watching the puck all the way in and controlling rebounds. By the end of the week, we expect our goaltenders to control every shot that is on the ice with the stick, putting rebounds into safe zones. Not only are the goalies who are playing and training at this level intense, focused, and driven, but the players are too. Every chance we get to improve on the most minor detail can turn into one more save for and one less goal against. This will be an on-ice only program with 3 hours of ice per day and offers a Goalie to Station ratio of 2:1 and 1:1.

Shattuck Sunday Skill Clinics are open to all goalies with all TGC Programs available. Whether you are new to the position or a High School Varsity starter, TGC will assist you to maintain your game in-season. The TGC staff takes pride in what they do and adjust the programs to each individual goalie to give everyone a personalized program. At TGC Shattuck Sundays, you spend time working on all aspects of the game. From the start of practice we work on our skating, edgework and balance. Movements and recoveries are a major focus as we believe that repetition of proper movement and recovery technique lead to muscle memory, making this second nature to our goaltenders. TGC will push you to pay attention to detail while allowing you to develop your own personal style. Detail in your movements, skill set, mental approach, positioning, and rebound placement. These 1.5 hour on ice session are available in discounted packages. Join Coach Des, Coach Shari and the TGC staff bright and early. We GO FOR IT before other goalies are even awake!

All Private Lessons are with coach Des or Coach Shari and take place at the Shattuck St. Mary's Prep School in Faribault, MN. All lessons are dependant of Coach Des and Coach Shari's availability. Price will include ice rental and consulting training fee.

Option A:
One (1) Hour lesson with one (1) or two (2) goalies. Cost $150

Option B:
Forty-Five (45) Minute lesson with one (1) or two (2) goalies. Cost $100

Are you a coach who doesn’t have a strong background in goaltending? Need some insight on how incorporate goalie-specific drills and how to work with the goaltenders on your team? Invite TGC to your association for a TGC Goaltending Coaches Clinic. Qualified TGC staff members will put on a goaltending clinic to provide an overview of the many different aspects of the position. There will be two options available with one including an on-ice demonstration with drills and explanations. Some of the things we will cover include physical traits, basic fundamental and situational skills and movements, incorporating goalies into practice, etc.

Option A:
2.5 hr program - 1.5 hr talk time, 1 hr on-ice demonstration

Option B:
2 hr program - 1.5 hr talk time, half hour Q&A session

TYPICAL DISCOVER PROGRAM
20 minutes instruction on putting on goalie equipment
10 minutes dryland instruction
50 minutes on-ice fundamental instruction
       » Stance
       » Skating--the shuffle
       » Positioning & Angles
       » Stick Saves
       » Pad Saves
       » Glove/Blocker Saves
10 minutes fun time TGC Style

You provide the players, we provide the gear!
$30 per player
20 players per session (max)

ARRANGE A DISCOVER SESSION
FOR YOUR ASSOCIATION

Contact Coach Des at (612) 210-5944

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ASSOCIATION PROVIDES
1-Hour of Ice
Organization
Promotion
Sign-Up
Interested Coaches
Initiative

PLAYER PROVIDES
Skates
Breezers
Helmet
Shoulder & Elbow Pads
Mouth Guard
Enthusiasm

TGC PROVIDES
Legs Pads
Catch Glove & Blocker
Goalie Stick
Jerseys
Instructors
Fun & Excitement