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Build Your Goalie Knowledge

Getting started with the GDI Goalie Development program is easy. The self-guided chapters flow from basic stance into tactical plays and team communication. Work at your own pace and learn from videos, written learning materials and drills. NEW features include NHL Game Breakdown exercises and NHL Game Clips.

Experienced Coach

Kevin Swanson

Current Goaltender Consultant for the Lethbridge Hurricanes in WHL. Kevin has been coaching goaltenders since 2003 following his retirement from hockey. He played four years in the WHL with stops in Prince George and Kelowna. As a Kelowna Rocket, he was twice named a WHL All-Star and in 1999 was drafted by the Vancouver Canucks in the 7th round, 189th overall of the NHL Entry Draft. He played two years in the Canucks farm system (ECHL) after which Kevin began his coaching career by studying and working under Ian Clark (Current Columbus Blue Jackets Goalie Coach). He has expertise in the instruction of numerous goalkeepers at the Pro, Junior and College/University levels of play and owns GDI (Goalie Development Inc.), based out of Calgary where he resides with his wife Sarah and 2 daughters Calleigh and Lauren. Kevin previously spent 6 seasons as the Goaltending Consultant with the Swift Current Broncos of the WHL.

Curriculum

  • 1

    Course Introduction

  • 2

    Stance

    • Stance

    • Goalie Stance Chapter Notes

    • Blocking Butterfly

    • NHL Clips Blocking Butterfly

    • Blocking Butterfly Chapter Notes

    • Forward Leading Hands

    • NHL Clips Forward Leading Hands

    • Forward Leading Hands

    • Stance Quiz
  • 3

    Positioning

    • Positioning Chapter Introduction

    • Angles

    • NHL Clips Angles

    • Angles Chapter Notes

    • Depth

    • NHL Clips Depth Selection

    • Depth Chapter Notes

    • Net Coverage

    • Net Coverage Chapter Notes

    • Squareness

    • NHL Clips Squareness

    • Squareness Chapter Notes

    • Positioning Chapter Summary

    • Positioning Quiz
  • 4

    Movement

    • Movement Chapter Introduction

    • T-Push

    • NHL Clips T-Push

    • T-Push Chapter Notes

    • Shuffle

    • NHL Clips Shuffle

    • Shuffle Chapter Notes

    • Butterfly Slide

    • NHL Clips Butterfly Slides

    • Butterfly Slide Chapter Notes

    • Knee Shuffle

    • Knee Shuffle Chapter Notes

    • Backside Push

    • NHL Clips Backside Push

    • Backside Push Chapter Notes

    • Movement Chapter Summary

    • Movement Quiz
  • 5

    Save Execution

    • Save Execution Chapter Introduction

    • Glove Save

    • NHL Clips Glove Saves

    • Glove Save Chapter Notes

    • Blocker Save

    • NHL Clips Blocker Saves

    • Blocker Save Chapter Notes

    • Stick Save

    • NHL Clips Stick Saves

    • Stick Saves

    • Body Save

    • NHL Clips Body Saves

    • Body Save Chapter Summary

    • Elbow/Shoulder Saves

    • NHL Clips Elbow Shoulder Saves

    • Elbow/Shoulder Save

    • Pad Saves

    • NHL Clips Pad Saves

    • Pad Save Chapter Summary

    • Save Selection Chapter Summary

    • Save Execution Quiz
  • 6

    Post Save Response

    • Post Save Response Chapter Introduction

    • Backside Recovery to Feet

    • NHL Clips Recovery to Feet

    • Backside Recovery to Feet Chapter Notes

    • Recover to Backside Push

    • NHL Clips Recover to Backside Push

    • Recovery to Backside Push Chapter Notes

    • Puck Collection

    • Puck Collection

    • Post Save Response Chapter Summary

    • Post Save Response Quiz
  • 7

    Net Play

  • 8

    Traffic

    • Traffic Introduction

    • Traffic Plays Chapter Notes

    • Deflections

    • NHL Clips Deflections

    • Deflections Chapter Notes

    • Screens

    • NHL Clips Screens

    • Screens Chapter Notes

    • Traffic Summary

    • Traffic Quiz
  • 9

    Rush Plays

    • Rush Play Chapter Introduction

    • Rush Management

    • NHL Clips Rush Management

    • Rush Management Chapter Notes

    • Breakaways

    • NHL Clips Breakaways

    • Breakaways Chapter Notes

    • Even Attacks

    • NHL Clips Even Attacks

    • NHL Clips Even Man Attacks

    • Even Attacks Chapter Notes

    • Odd Man Rush

    • NHL Clips Odd Man Attacks

    • Odd-Man Attacks Chapter Notes

    • Rush Play Chapter Summary

    • Rush Plays Quiz
  • 10

    Puck Handling

    • Puck Handling Introduction

    • Handling Rims

    • NHL Clips Handling Rims

    • Handling Rims Chapter Notes

    • Dump-ins

    • Dump-in Chapter Notes

    • Communication

    • Communication Chapter Notes

    • Puck Handling Summary

    • Simple Communication Glossary

    • Puck Handling Quiz
  • 11

    Passouts

    • Passout Introduction

    • Near Side Passout

    • NHL Clips Near Side Passout

    • Near-Side Passouts Chapter Notes

    • Mid-Ice Passout

    • NHL Clips Mid Ice Passout

    • Mid-Ice Passouts Chapter Notes

    • Far Side Passouts

    • NHL Clips Far Side Passout

    • Far-Side Passouts Chapter Notes

    • Passouts Summary

    • Passouts Quiz
  • 12

    Lateral Feeds

    • Lateral Feeds Chapter Introduction

    • High to High

    • NHL Clips High to High Feeds

    • High to High Chapter Notes

    • High to Low

    • NHL Clips High to Low Feeds

    • High to Low Chapter Notes

    • Low to Low

    • NHL Clips Low to Low Feeds

    • Low to Low Chapter Notes

    • Low to High

    • NHL Clips Low to High Feeds

    • Low to High Chapter Notes

    • Lateral Feeds Chapter Summary

    • Lateral Feeds - Quiz
  • 13

    NHL Condensed Game Analysis

    • NHL Game Breakdown Worksheet

    • NHL CONDENSED GAME: WSH vs MIN

    • ANALYSIS: WSH vs MIN

    • NHL CONDENSED GAME: VGK vs CGY

    • ANALYSIS: VGK vs CGY

    • NHL CONDENSED GAME: MON vs BOS

    • ANALYSIS: MON vs BOS

    • CONDENSED GAME: PHI vs FLA

    • ANALYSIS: PHI vs FLA

    • NHL CONDENSED GAME: WSH vs PIT

    • ANALYSIS: WSH vs PIT

    • NHL CONDENSED GAME: VAN vs TOR

    • ANALYSIS: VAN vs TOR

    • NHL CONDENSED GAME: CGY vs EDM

    • ANALYSIS : CGY VS EDM
  • 14

    Movement Patterns - VIDEO

    • Feet 1

    • Feet 2

    • Feet 3

    • Feet 4

    • Feet 5

    • Feet 6

    • Feet 7

    • Feet 8

    • Feet 9

    • Feet 10

    • Feet 11

    • Feet 12

    • Recovery 1

    • Recovery 2

    • Recovery 3

    • Recovery 4

    • Recovery 5

    • Recovery 6

    • Recovery 7

    • Recovery 8

    • Recovery 9

    • Transition 1

    • Transition 2

    • Transition 3

    • Transition 4

    • Transition 5

    • Net Play 1
  • 15

    Drill Library: Net Play

    • Passout with Attack Option

    • Pass Out Options

    • Passouts

    • Passouts with Options

    • Near and Farside Passouts

    • RVH and VH Intro

    • RVH and VH Reps

    • RVH Bump Offs 2

    • RVH Mobility Active Stick

    • RVH Mobility

    • Net Attack

    • Net Attacks - RVHVH Option

    • Net Attacks

    • RVH Movement

    • RVH with Passout

    • RVH_VH Reps

    • Net Attack with Options

    • RVH Edge Work

    • RVH_VH Overlap Option

    • Tracking Behind Net and Wraparounds

    • Tracking Back to Post

    • Tracking Behind Net (Feet)

    • Tracking Behind Net (Down)

    • Tracking Off Post
  • 16

    Drill Library: Lateral Mobility

    • Movement Patterns

    • Quick to Position

    • Quick to Feet Patience

    • Patience - Lateral

    • Patience

    • Feet to Feet Drill

    • Lateral Model

    • Lateral Feeds

    • Quick to Position and Patience

    • Butterfly Slide with Backside Push

    • Slide with Momentum

    • Slides

    • Slide Off Post

    • Slides 2

    • Lateral Release with Slide

    • Lateral Feet and Slide

    • Feet vs Slide

    • Patience on Feet

    • Tracking Lateral

    • Tracking Drill With Shuffles

    • Shuffle and T-Push Drill

    • T-Push Drill

    • Lateral Reads

    • Lateral Release
  • 17

    Drill Library: Butterfly Recovery

    • Recovery (Feet)

    • Recovery Up

    • Backside Pushes

    • Rebound Control and Recovery

    • Change In Direction

    • Recovery Down

    • Backside Push with Passout

    • Battle
  • 18

    Drill Library: Save Selection

    • Hands and Stick

    • Shuffle and Body Saves

    • Stick Saves and Recovery

    • Shoulder & Puck Collection

    • Forward Leading Hands and Elbow Shoulder

    • Forward Hands:Shoulder

    • Reacting and Blocking Saves

    • Block vs React 1

    • Block Vs. React 2

    • Body Saves

    • Body Saves 2

    • Body
  • 19

    Drill Library: Puckhandling and Rush

    • Puckhandle

    • Puckhandling

    • Short Passes

    • Dump Ins

    • Rims

    • Rush Management

    • Outside Drive with Pass out

    • Net Drive

    • Net Drives

    • Net Drive Read
  • 20

    Drill Library: Traffic and Deflections

    • Screens

    • Shifts

    • Traffic and Battle

    • Battle Drill

    • Screens and Deflections

    • High Screen with Deflection Option

    • Deflection with Pass Option

About Your Instructor

President

Kevin Swanson

Kevin began coaching goaltenders in 2003 following his retirement from professional hockey. Kevin played four years of Major Junior hockey in the WHL with stops in Prince George and Kelowna. As a Kelowna Rocket, was twice named a WHL All-Star. While playing for the Rockets in 1999 Kevin was drafted by the Vancouver Canucks in the 7th round, 189th overall of the NHL Entry Draft. He played two years in the Canucks farm system. Kevin studied and worked under Ian Clark (Columbus, NHL Goalie Coach). He has expertise in the instruction of numerous goalkeepers at the NHL, Minor Pro, Major Junior and NCAA levels of play. Also, Kevin spent 6 seasons as the Goaltending Consultant with the Swift Current Broncos of the WHL.

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  • NHL Game Breakdown

  • Positioning

  • Movement

  • Recoveries

  • Save Selection

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