Many other sports share common physical and mental requirements with that of the hockey goaltender. From a physical standpoint golf is actually quite dissimilar to the goaltender. The stance is not as deep, the use of lateral motion is non-existent and there certainly is no anaerobic requirement for golf. The mental requirements of golf are virtually identical to that of the goaltender however. The best golfers in the world have a controlled calmness. While winning the Bell Canadian Open Tiger Woods had an unbelievably difficult shot from the sand on the final hole. He had to clear water, stop short of a bunker, fly over 200 yards and place the ball close so he could win the tournament. With thousands of people 20 feet away he calmly nailed the shot exactly where it had to go. He had no visible signs of concern or even cockiness. He simple calmly and methodically executed the shot. This calmness or lack of visible emotion from a hockey goaltender is a huge tangible benefit. Teammates feed off this calmness and when all hell breaks loose in the defensive zone those that react properly with calmness will make better decisions. Opponents sense trepidation and nervousness like a shark notices a surfer with a bleeding toe. Staying in the moment is another trait the great golfers have. After a poor shot or a great shot you can evaluate the body language of any top golfer as they set up for the next shot. It would be very rare for you to glean any information about how well their last shot went by studying the golfer after they leave the shot. Try this on a VCR. Tape Tiger Woods or any other top golfer. Start playing the tape somewhere in the middle of a round. Make notes on body language and facial expressions. Try to guess how they did on their previous shot. Rewind that tape to the early shot and see how they did. Great golfers compartmentalize their performance and only worry about right now. We have all watched goalies sulking and moping around the crease when things go a little south on them. Goaltenders are notorious for having problems here. Bad starts and bad goals are truly difficult to erase from the psyche. The best goalies can put any negatives away instantly and stay in the moment.
Arnold Palmer runs short mental movies in his mind before he executes a shot. These mental movies are vibrant with colour, sound and smell. They are real. They are clear. They are filled with perfectly successful outcomes. It is not surprising that the vast majority of his shots actually follow the script of his mental movies to a T. Great goaltenders visualize successful saves and successful approaches to all offensive situations. When the situation materializes the auto pilot takes over and a successful outcome occurs. Future Hall of Fame goaltender Grant Fuhr is an exceptional golfer as are Michael Jordan, Mario Lemieux and Wayne Gretzky. The mental strengths they possess allow them to be amazing at both disciplines.
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steve mckichan dvd series
Renowned Goaltending coach and former NHL Goaltender Steve McKichan has created the most comprehensive, cutting edge instructional video series available.
The 4 DVD series is the result of over 300 hours writing, shooting, editing and digital post-production. Innovative camera angles, content and drills are featured throughout the 4 plus hours of professional digital audio and video.
Slow-motion, freeze frames, close ups, split screens, digital graphics and eight camera angles breakdown and teach every element a Future Pro goaltender requires.
Lets take a quick look at what you’ll learn in these one of kind DVDs:
Future Pro Fundamentals (DVD 1) addresses all the save selections and skills a developing goaltender should possess. Chapters include everything from stance to movement to rebound control to Breakaways.
Once a goaltender has mastered the fundamentals Big League Goaltending (DVD 2) will help you to reach your ‘Pro-tential.’ All the Elite inside knowledge and skills pro goalies work on to perfect their games is here. Elements from advanced puckhandling to game situations to tricks of the trade are covered.
Dedicated quality practice time for goaltenders is a rarity. Simply the Best Drills (DVD 3) features over 100 exceptional, innovative drills clearly taught and demonstrated. This DVD is organized into 8 sections covering all facets of the game. Movement drills, Recovery Drills, Rebound Control drills and Conditioning drills are examples of some of these sections. Steve McKichan has created an extensive library of effective, innovative and interesting drills.
When a goaltending prospect combines solid on ice development with a structured off ice approach you get The Whole Package (DVD 4). The Whole Package covers everything a prospect must look at away from the rink. Comprehensive instruction on Dryland training, proper weight lifting and detailed explanations of all the fitness components are covered. Trend setting workouts involving Swiss balls, balance boards, reaction balls and Plyometrics are included.
Nutrition guidelines and an in depth discussion on the mental side of the game are prominently featured on this DVD.
If you are dreaming of playing in the Big Leagues, become a Future Pro and order your DVD’s today!
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