Hockey Goaltending [Paperback]

Brian Daccord (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 25, 1998

Any player who's ever strapped on skates knows that quality goaltending and winning hockey go hand in hand. As a goaltender in low-scoring games, you have little margin for error in trying to keep your team in the game. In wide-open games, you're the last line of defense with little support from your teammates.

A sure-fire guide to reaching your potential in the net, Hockey Goaltending provides a well-illustrated and comprehensive look at mastering the unique skills and challenges faced by goaltenders. Accompanying 135 photos and illustrations is detailed instruction on the fundamental skills required to play goal, strategies for dealing with every shooting situation, and complete off-ice conditioning programs.

Written for coaches and goaltenders in both ice and roller hockey, you'll find everything you need to prepare in practice and perform in games. Profiles of top NHL goaltenders in each chapter add even greater insight into proven techniques and tactics.

Hockey Goaltending gives beginning- and intermediate-level players solid advice for choosing proper equipment and mental training tips for handling the pressures of hockey's toughest position. Don't let this one get by you-Hockey Goaltending may be your ticket to becoming an elite goalie in your league this season.

Editorial Reviews

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"""This book breaks new ground for the aspiring goaltender and the goaltender coach. Brian is of the generation that can present the basics of modern goaltending with an appreciation for the position's history. With the inclusion of the in-line material, this book is unique among available teaching tools."""
Joe Bertagna
Former Goalie Coach, Boston Bruins
Goalie Coach, 1994 U.S. Olympic Hockey Team
"""This book is very well-written. It covers all phases of goaltending. It's a must-read for coaches and goaltenders."""
Warren Strelow
President, Strelow Goalie Schools
Goalie Consultant, San Jose Sharks
Goalie Coach, 1980 U.S. Olympic Hockey Team
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""This book breaks new ground for the aspiring goaltender and the goaltender coach. Brian is of the generation that can present the basics of modern goaltending with an appreciation for the position's history. With the inclusion of the in-line material, this book is unique among available teaching tools.""
Joe Bertagna
Former Goalie Coach, Boston Bruins
Goalie Coach, 1994 U.S. Olympic Hockey Team

""This book is very well-written. It covers all phases of goaltending. It's a must-read for coaches and goaltenders.""
Warren Strelow
President, Strelow Goalie Schools
Goalie Consultant, San Jose Sharks
Goalie Coach, 1980 U.S. Olympic Hockey Team

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Paperback: 200 pages
• Publisher: Human Kinetics (June 25, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0880117915
• ISBN-13: 978-0880117913
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.1 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #897,305 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #50 in Books > Sports & Outdoors > Coaching > Hockey

More About the Author

Brian Daccord is a former goaltending consultant of the Boston Bruins. His "Ask the Coach" column appears in each issue of Goalies' World magazine, and he can be heard across North America on his weekly radio segment "Between the Pipes With Brian Daccord" on the Fast Hockey Show on XM radio. Coach Daccord was featured in Hockey News as one of the NHL's top goalie coaches with "crease clout." He has worked with more than 30 professional goaltenders since 1999, including 2003-04 NHL Rookie of the Year Andrew Raycroft, NHL record holder for consecutive shutout minutes Brian Boucher, and Scott Clemmensen, national champion from Boston College. Daccord has also helped develop 22 NHL draft picks since 2000. His current clients include top NHL, AHL, ECHL, college, and junior goaltenders.

Currently, Daccord trains many of the top goaltenders in the country at Stop It Goaltending. He is also the director of the Goaltending Consultant Group, which features many of the top goalie coaches in North America. He is a former coach and player at Merrimack College (NCAA Division I) and played seven seasons of professional hockey in Switzerland. He has coached at every level of youth hockey as well as the U.S. prep school, junior, college, and professional levels. Daccord holds a master-level coaching certification with USA Hockey and also has earned a master's degree in sport science. He lives in North Andover, Massachusetts, with his wife, Daniela, and two sons, Joey and Alex.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent overview of current goaltending technique, December 7, 1998

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[e-mail] (grand Rapids, Michigan) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hockey Goaltending (Paperback)

Brian D'accord provides the reader with a thorough description of what it takes to be a successful goaltender, from equipment selection, conditioning, and techniques and drills. As a long time goaltender and goalie coach, i was familiar with a great deal of the material, but for a coach not familiar with the position, or a young player starting out, it is an excellent resource.

The book goes beyond the usual "how to make a glove save, stick save,etc." to cover things like the mental aspects of gaoltending, and how to anticipate where shots are likely to go based on whether the shooter is on their off-wing or short side, for example. good visual images and lots of photo illustrations help to make this a worthwhile read for players and coaches alike.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Everything you need to know about goaltending!, March 12, 2001

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[e-mail] (Columbus, Ohio USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hockey Goaltending (Paperback)

This is a great book on goaltending. Do not listen to the other reviews that say this book is for begginners. I've read this book many times. It covers flexibility and strength, and everything else you need to know. This is a great tool for figuring out what your doing wrong when your not playing so well. There is no such thing as a goalie that is so advanced that he does not need to read this book. Also, read what Martan Brodeur has to say in his foward at the begginning of this book!

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Every goaltender should read this book, February 25, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Hockey Goaltending (Paperback)

This book covers it all, and if you were to seriously follow everything carefully in this book and work it into your game, I would bet your game would improve by at least 30%. The nicely done photographs help a lot too. This book even teaches you how to improve your speed and quickness, and teaches you how to juggle to improve coordination. If you are a goalie novice to elite I would suggest this book very much.