Hockey Goaltending for Young Players: An Instructional Guide [Paperback]

Francois Allaire (Author)

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Product Description

This book is an indispensable guide on preparation and training techniques specifically designed for young hockey goalies. The author provides a four-year development plan, which highlights the following areas:
- basic and advanced skating techniques
- training methods for both on and off the ice
- an evaluation of goalies
- the roles of the coach

The numerous color photographs, diagrams and step-bystep illustrations are complemented by an accessible but comprehensive text. For the parent of a young goalie, the amateur hockey coach, or the aspiring all-star net-minder, Hockey Goaltending for Young Players contains loads of instructional information on how to improve your goaltending skills.

About the Author

François Allaire is a goalie coach for the NHL's legendary Montreal Canadiens. He has traveled across Europe conducting clinics on how to effectively coach and train goalies. His vast experience with both young and professional players allows him to be an authoritative voice on the subject.

Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Firefly Books (September 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1552091635
• ISBN-13: 978-1552091630
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #993,216 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great teaching tool for the coach, March 17, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Hockey Goaltending for Young Players: An Instructional Guide (Paperback)

I've been a hockey goalie during 18 years. Now it's time for me to get involved in a different way... as a coach. The young goaler has a lot to learn and a coach can do a lot of damage if he doesn't communicate properly the techniques. The book is a very good tool for the coach. It describes clearly the basic techniques and there are a lot of pictures that illustrate them. I coach 9 yo kids, and I've been able to use many of the drills described in the book.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A very good book for Head coaches/kids/parents., February 2, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Hockey Goaltending for Young Players: An Instructional Guide (Paperback)

This is a very good book for non goalies (parents, coaches & kids starting out to play goal. It provides a good plan for developing skills over a three to four year plan. It is geared for the serious coach (rep) & young goalie, but not for adult beginners. After teaching goaltending for 15 years , I developed a guide for adult beginners men &n women and you can contact me at the email below for other info. The Allaire book is an excellent technical starting point and have used it myself, HOWEVER ADULT BEGINNERS ARE DIFFERENT

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent guide for non goalie coaches, May 12, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Hockey Goaltending for Young Players: An Instructional Guide (Paperback)

This is an excellent book for goalie coaches & coaches at the rep or house league level who require assistance in establishing a training and development program for young player and can be applied to adults as well. I have written a guide for adults as we are built differently. email if u r interested and is for both men & women