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Tryout season is done. And whether your kid made the team or didn't, this episode is for you.
Derek Boogaard just finished three weeks of evaluations — two teams he coached personally, five or six more he assisted with, and conversations with roughly 250 players. And the same problem kept showing up everywhere.
It wasn't skating. It wasn't hands. It wasn't compete level.
It was Hockey IQ.
Kids who couldn't answer basic questions about strong side, weak side, or what they're supposed to do away from the puck. Kids whose hands were moving faster than their feet. Kids who could score 25 goals at Double A but had no idea how to earn ice time at Triple A.
This episode breaks down exactly what coaches are looking for — and it's not the 15 most skilled players. It's the right players. The ones who can play a role, kill penalties, win battles in the d-zone, and connect the dots in real game situations.
If your kid didn't make the team they wanted — or if they did and they want to stay there — this is the episode to listen to.
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Tryout season is here and Jamie and Derek are in the thick of it. This episode is a full breakdown of everything happening right now — how real tryout decisions actually get made, what coaches are doing in January that most parents don't see, why the 7-day tryout window is mostly theater, how to evaluate goalies when practice formats don't tell the whole story, what happens in the war room, and why your reputation as a parent matters more than you think. Plus a gut-check for parents of young kids who are rushing their way into the wrong level too soon — and a shout out to Bauer for stepping up for a family that lost everything. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Welcome back to Goalie Science.
After three months off (and yes, Derek missed an alarm), Jamie and Derek are back and working through a backlog of topics that have been building since before the Olympics.
This one covers a lot of ground. Here's what's inside:
đ Olympics Gold Medal Game Breakdown The US won. Canada is in shambles. But how can you not love that game? The pace, the decision-making, the skill level â this is how hockey is supposed to look. Jamie and Derek break down Hellebuyck performance vs. Binnington's, and why depth management makes all the difference at that level.
đ€ "Everyone Missed Hellebuyck" â Did They Though? The internet went wild after the Olympics claiming scouts missed Connor Hellebuyck Jamie pushes back hard. He was drafted fourth round. Jamie was drafted seventh. The scouts didn't miss him â he was exactly where he needed to be, and he earned his way up. The moral of the story isn't that the system is broken. It's that if you're good enough and persistent enough, the right people find you.
âïž Why System Fit Matters More Than Talent Edmonton's goalie problem has nothing to do with the goalies. It has everything to do with the system they play in. Jamie breaks down why lateral skaters thrive in Edmonton and why putting a square peg in a round hole destroys careers â and why Joe Wall might be the answer if Edmonton ever figures it out.
đ The Scandinavian Experiment That Cut the Best Players Derek shares a study from a Scandinavian soccer program that intentionally cut their best U12 players and replaced them with late bloomers. Over a five-year period â it worked. The best 12-year-olds were no longer the best 15-year-olds. What does that tell us about how we evaluate and develop young athletes in North America?
đ Tryout Season Survival Guide It's that time of year. Jamie and Derek break down everything you need to know:
The difference between AAA teams and teams that play AAA â and why it matters more than the letter on the jersey Why your kid developing on a competitive Double A team beats making a bottom-feeder AAA roster How to read between the lines when a coach is stringing you along Why if you played 60 games for a coach, those 60 games already were your tryout The one question every parent should ask directly â and stop waiting for a vague answerđĄ Can You Actually Develop Hockey IQ? Money buys opportunity. It doesn't buy hockey IQ. And in the big moments â playoffs, championship games, pressure situations â coaches put on the kid they trust, not the kid with the best hands. So how do you actually build IQ? Film study is part of it. But the answer that came up? Coach. Volunteer. Teach it. The process of explaining the game to younger players forces you to connect dots faster than any drill ever will.
đŁ Shout Outs
Congrats to the Glancaster Bombers U12A â first team in franchise history to win the Tri County Championships Congrats to the Fox U18 boys â first state championship in program history Shout out to Eric Comrie for taking 30 seconds out of a game night to record a personal hype video for one of Jamie's remote mentorship goalies Big shout out to Mason Martin, Ryan Toyer, and Andrew Crochek â all three Ghost athletes invited to the USA Hockey 40-man U17 National Development Program camp
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In this episode, Jamie and Roope cover:
Roopeâs background: Northern Finland, starting goalie at 4, full-time by 9
Why he started coaching while still playing: âI didnât get the help, so I wanted to help othersâ
How Finlandâs goalie coaching education system works (levels, regional coaches, consistent messaging)
The shift in Finnish coaching culture: more organized education and easier pathways into coaching
Building a goalie development program from scratch at KÀrpÀt:
More resources + more ice time (4â5 goalie touches per week, not 1)
Recruiting coaches and building a culture that values goalie development
How Roope made the jump to North America and the Red Wings organization
What Roope looks for in a new AHL/NHL prospect: strengths first, weaknesses second
The non-negotiable skill: skating pace and sharpness (on feet + on knees)
Can you turn a bad skater into an elite skater? His honest take
Geographic goalie âidentitiesâ: Finland hands, Czech athleticism, Russian body control, North American compete
AHL â NHL readiness: sustainable habits, success at each level, details that scale to 60+ games
Why some goalies stick: passing the âeye testâ + coach trust
RVH teaching priorities: stay on feet longer, strong anchor, learn to recover to feet
How AHL consistency is built: coach consistency, structured routines, monthly check-ins, and small drill evolutions
ECHL as a development tool: not required, but often valuable for hunger and growth
Roopeâs parting shot: continuing education and staying hungry to improve every day
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Why mistakes are necessary for learning â but not all mistakes should be allowed
The difference between technical freedom vs habit correction
Confidence explained as preparation and standards, not results
Resiliency as the ability to bounce back from failure
Why tying confidence to outcomes is dangerous
How coaches should individualize accountability (not all players get the same leash)
Youth hockey habits vs tactics (ages 9â12)
Why goalie tip training often fails due to predictability
The importance of surprise and randomness in goalie development
Screen training tools: what works, what doesnât, and why real shooters matter
NHL goalie fights, goalie goals, and goalie culture
Parent mailbag: signs itâs time to move from parent coaching to a goalie coach
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Key Points Discussed
The youth hockey buzzword problem: âdevelopmentâ often gets reduced to individual skill work and ignores human development.
Why Derek believes winning matters â not as the only priority, but as a teacher of responsibility, teamwork, pressure, and accountability.
Confidence explained: confidence is owned, built through preparation (routine, hydration, nutrition, visualization), and shouldnât be dependent on external validation.
Resiliency explained: bouncing back from fear, failure, and adversity â and why kids must experience competitive situations to learn it.
Coaching reality: a coach being âhard on a playerâ can mean investment; being ignored is often the real warning sign.
The difference between putting players in positions to succeed vs âshortening the bench to win.â
Story from the Oakville Winter Classic: late goals against, overtime loss, and the mindset response Derek got from his 10-year-old goalie son the next day.
Book recommendation: Ego Is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday â why itâs valuable for athletes, goalies, and hockey parents.
Listener/community plug: Derek invites DMs and in-person conversations at rinks; encourages sharing the episode and leaving a 5-star review.
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Quick intro + Ottawa Senators rumor mill and why âteam statementsâ create speculation
Youth hockey politics: tier friction, recruiting paranoia, and why organizations resist outside help
Workshop outreach update: education, injury prevention, nutrition, and performance presentations for teams (in-person or remote)
Development philosophy: pushing kids forward vs protecting organizations
âHard truthâ segment: survivorship bias, genetic ceilings, and why âjust work harderâ is incomplete advice
Goalie development realities: style isnât copy/pasteâfind what works for the athlete, not what looks like an NHL comp
Listener Q&A (Jack, 2014 goalie): spring/summer structure, private training timing, and multi-sport value
Spring hockey: when it helps (low starts, injury recovery, new teammates/experiences) and when itâs unnecessary volume
Off-ice training: what matters around age 12 (running/jumping/landing/cutting basics done well)
Environment warning: age-group training and social influence (older-kid locker room culture, distractions, maturity gaps)
Private lessons vs semi-private: why competition + better shooters + built-in rest improves training quality
Team selection advice: stop chasing âbest team,â chase the best situation (challenge, development, culture)
Mindset tool: âconfidence stackingâ through daily choices (sleep, hydration, preparation, school, mobility)
Potential Goalie Science Podcast camp discussion
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In Episode 137 of the Goalie Science Podcast, Jamie and Derek dig deep into Canada’s World Junior Championship loss and the public outcry that followed. They examine whether the Canadian player development model is flawed, tackling issues like open borders, super teams, lack of adversity, and overemphasis on early winning. They challenge reactionary takes blaming CHL imports, half-ice hockey, and goalie selection. They also discuss goaltending performances across the tournament, the impact of structured vs unstructured youth environments, and why North American goalies may be falling behind. The episode wraps with a discussion on nepotism in hockey, injury load management, and updates on upcoming podcast guests. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Hosts:
Dr. Jamie Phillips â Former pro goalie, DPT, Founder of Ghost Rehab & EGM
Derek Bujan â Owner, Bjan Goaltending & On Ice Hockey Performance
Special Format:
First-ever in-person episode with special appearances from Jamieâs wife and a live Q&A from the community.
Topics Covered:
Team Canadaâs World Junior goalie selection controversy
Zayne Parekhâs NHL future: skill vs. attitude
Coaching regrets: overcoaching, goalie rotation, and learning the hard way
Gender-based coaching adaptations: girls vs. boys
Junior hockey decisions: A vs AA at U13, goalie partner vs. solo crease
New gear trends and technique myths: RVH wrist injuries, Panda, paddle grips
2023 coaching and business highlights (EGM, Ghost, championships)
2026 predictions: trades, goalie shifts, and whoâs winning a Cup
Vlog reflections, family, mentorship, and why documenting matters
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Topics Covered:
Why one youth hockey all-star team was picked by drawing names
How coaches can better support goalies through anxiety & pressure
U.S. junior league breakdown: NAHL, NCDC, NA3HL, BCHL
The risk of trusting the wrong advisor (or coach)
Differences between junior and AAA development environments
Goalie career mismanagement: how it happens, how to avoid it
NHL goalie trends + how Olympic ice changes the crease landscape
Coaching shoutouts, gear wins, and what weâre testing next
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Topics Covered.Why some kids are donkeys⊠and how we discipline them
Should coaches be friends, mentors, or surrogate parents?
When to actually consider leaving your current team or club
How to evaluate your goalieâs options based on radius, budget, and coaching turnover
Billeting young kidsâwhatâs too young?
Emo and punk nostalgia: Alexis on Fire, Silverstein, Linkin Park, and Hawthorne Heights
Pregame music, CD binders, and being 10 years old listening to Offspring
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Topics Covered:
One puck drill: why itâs the most valuable goalie drill on the planet
Playing on a weak team: how it can fast-track your development
Why spring hockey should be chaos
Stick saves part 2: gloves, rebounds, and puck rotation
The truth behind âdevelopmentalâ programs that donât develop
Goalies who are afraid to get scored on
November slumps: why it happens and how to get through it
Vision problems & goalie performance: Acreman case study
Strength training, athlete excuses, and parent overreach
Easy Crease & Bauer gear giveaways
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Topics Covered:
Stick saves: necessary skill or outdated tactic?
Why young goalies with soft pads give up more rebounds
Should goalies rotate their stick to elevate pucks?
When coaches say âI develop every playerâ⊠do they really?
How to measure improvement when results donât show it
Development vs. performance in AAA hockey
When do elite goalies stop getting better?
Why every athlete should use NSF-certified supplements
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Why some goalies play great and still get scratched
Balancing wins, performance, and process-focused mindsets
The real reason AAA ice time isnât 50/50
Building goalie depth: how to âBuild a Goalieâ at the U8-U9 level
Coaches: stop ghosting kids you signed
Goalies: stop blaming Dâlearn to manage the endzone
A message to stat counters: shots on goal arenât optional
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