InGoal Magazine Summer Camp Edition : Pg 42
Keeping a Game Journal After filling this portion out, they would start with the first goal they allowed, beginning with The sheet is done on three-ring paper so goalies a description of the situation that resulted in can put each game into a binder along with the goal. Below that they should write down the game analysis that a coach does on their what mistakes were made, and what could have performance. It is just as important for the been done differently if that particular situation goalie to evaluate their own performance, as it could be played over again. Start a new line for is for a coach to critique and analyze them from the second goal and running through the same the stands, bench or press box. steps repeat for each goal given up in the game. The form we use at Bandits Goalie School goes something like this: at the top of the page the goalie would write his team and the opponent, and beside that the date of the game. On the next line the goaltender should write the words "Game rating." At this point there are a couple of ways that they could go with it. This game journal can become a very valuable tool for all goaltenders, revealing trends and tendancies. A game journal is a very effective way to track success as well as correct common mistakes. performance. by Bandits Goalie School Whether your have a goaltending coach or not, use the journal to track your performance over the course of a season. Remember to be honest with your personal assessment each game, One way is to rate the game excellent, good, breaking down chronic problems as well as average, or poor. The second is to do it by give yourself things to constantly work on and numbering the game from one to ten, with improve on in practice. one being poor and ten being an excellent Having a Purpose t Bandits we tell our students to “H.A.P” or “Have A Purpose” when playing. Don’t just go out on the ice and go through the motions in practice for 60 or 90 minutes, go out and practice with a purpose and improve your skill set. Pay attention to detail, work on two or three things throughout the course of each practice and you’ll begin to see a change in your physical and mental game. This is what makes an average goalie a great goalie. Staying persistent with your work ethic and you’ll eventually be rewarded. Bandits Director, Stan Matwijiw, tells his students to put a "H.A.P" reminder on their glove or blocker. Once this is done, a goaltender can think of what they need to work on before they go on the ice. The game of goaltending is an ongoing learning process, once you close the door on learning new things or working on bad habits, you're DEAD! A 42 InGoal Magazine Summer Camp Edition
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