Transition Guide from Mite to Squirt for Goalie Development
Discover the essential aspects of transitioning from Mite to Squirt for young goalies presented by Joel Laing. Explore topics like equipment recommendations, reimbursement programs, ice time expectations, and development opportunities. Gain insights into training options, local stores for gear purchases, and the importance of attendance for goalie clinics. Prepare your young goalie for success in their hockey journey.
- Transition Guide
- Goalie Development
- Equipment Recommendations
- Ice Time Expectations
- Reimbursement Program
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Mite to Squirt Transition for Goalies Mite to Squirt Transition for Goalies Presented by Joel Laing April 23, 2024
Agenda Welcome Development/training Equipment Reimbursement program Squirt vs Mite ice time expectations Evaluations Questions
Welcome Joel Laing Storm Goalie Coordinator Two Storm kids: Henry (goalie), Bantam B2; Eddie, Squirt B2 Played college hockey at Rensselaer, 3 years professional, born & raised in Saskatchewan Minneapolis resident for 20+ years
Development/training Spring/Summer options: Power skating (still important) 3v3 Goalie camps David Cole(www.colehockey.com), Goalcrease (www.goalcrease.com), Steve Carroll (www.carrollgs.com) Storm pre-season ice typical starts in early Sept. Will include goalie only clinics as well as age specific ice sessions which your goalie can play in as either a goalie or skater In season goalie clinics Goalie coaches at practice Jordan Narvey, Mara McClain, other Designated goalie coaches (every team has one), also have a designated skating coach
Equipment No longer provided by association Suggestions on where and what to buy (get help, buy used, don't use really old) Local Stores Pure Hockey / Bauer Experience General Sports (Braemar) Play It Again (Minnetonka) Instant Replay Sports (Bloomington) (Joel s favorite) Websites www.sidelineswap.com www.goaliemonkey.com Facebook groups Needed: Chest protector, pads, blocker, glove, stick, NEW in 2024 cut resistant neck guard (dangler does not qualify and majority of pre-2024 neck guards don t qualify) Recommended: Breezers, skates, cup, neck guard, mask & dangler
Reimbursement program Purchase made between current season registration date and February 1st (I.E.) you register on July 15, 2021, then any purchases you make between July 15, 2021 and February 1, 2022 Reimbursements (2024-2025 program may be different) Equipment (up to $250) Training (up to $400 or special deal with Goal Crease) AND (not or)
Ice time expectations Full-time goalie vs Part-time goalie Expect 3-6 weekly ice sessions during the year and 2-4 tournaments (at least 1 out of town) Plus: Cole s goalie-only sessions Attendance even more important for goalies as drills are A LOT more fun with goalies (your teammates are relying on you)
Evaluations You must make the choice to evaluate as a goalie (evaluations start late September/early October) When registering for the season, check the goalie box even if you plan to be a part time goalie Goalie only evaluation A two-day evaluation that is strictly for goalies Allows the evaluators to observe controlled movement and technique This is NOT the only evaluation Post these evaluation goalies assigned to appropriate pool (A pool or B1/B2/C pool) Normal evaluations Goalies will participate in these ice sessions (as goalies) and will continue to be evaluated Your player will be placed on a team based on their goalie evaluation and if they elect to do so, can skate out on that team also
