GDP Leadership
The GDP is led by a Goalie Development Coordinator Tom O’Connor (tomo@canby.com , 503-263-6789). The Goalie Development
Coordinator serves as Chair of the GDP Steering Committee, and is working to appoint a Steering Committee of at least
three members.
Summer Camps
The GDP will ensure that at least one quality goalie camp is held in the Portland area each year. A reputable goalie school may be invited to the area and/or the
GDP may put on a camp if appropriate staff is available.
Coaching goalies – dedicated goalie coaches and mentors
Lead goalie coaches will be identified and trained to instruct at PJH goalie camps and goalie-only training sessions. This cadre of goalie coaches will be a resource
for team coaches to utilize when assistance is needed with their goaltenders or there are goalie coaching questions. Using the
philosophy that teaching a skill helps one master it, older youth goaltenders will be encouraged and trained how to work with and
mentor younger goalies when possible. It is important to remember that simply having played goal does not automatically make someone
an effective goalie coach.
Coaching the coaches – “Every coach is a goalie coach”
All Portland Jr. Hawk coaches will attend a session covering the basics of goaltender development. Coaches need to learn how to appropriately integrate goalies into
drills, when they should separate out their goalies to work with an assistant coach, and how to handle things when their goaltender is
struggling.
Each Portland Jr. Hawk team, rep and house, will have at least one assistant coach trained and designated as their team goalie coach. These team level goalie
coaches will go through more extensive goalie development training including specific drills to use during practices and how to provide
their goalies feedback on their practice and game performance.
Goalie Parents
The GDP will ensure that parents of new goaltenders know what they are getting into, providing guidance in regards to equipment, appropriate skill development by age
level, and how to deal with the unique stress of being a goalie parent.
Finances
The GDP is recognized as a separate entity from all PJH teams, and will maintain separate finances as approved
by the Board of Directors.
PJH Goalie Gear & Specialized Goalie Training Equipment
The GDP Steering Committee will ensure that an appropriate cache of PJH goalie gear is available for young goaltenders,
will manage the check-out/check-in of the gear, and will make sure it is appropriately maintained.
The GDP Steering Committee will ensure team coaches are trained in the use of specialized goaltender training aids, and
that these aids are available at facilities used by the Portland Jr. Hawks.
Goalie Development Program Tentative Event Timeline
April 2006 – Goalie Development Coordinator and GDP Steering Committee appointed.
May 2006 – Steering Committee develops detailed GDP outline for 2006-07 season for approval by the Board.
August 2006 – Host Rick Heinz goalie school at Sherwood.
September 2006 – Hold goalie coaching training sessions for all PJH coaches.
September 2006 thru March 2007 – Hold on-ice and dryland goaltender development sessions as scheduled.
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