Book Description
Great goaltending wins hockey games. Hockey Goaltending covers everything a goalie needs to stone the competition, including: • the best goaltending styles to adopt; • techniques and tactics for every shooting situation; • 46 exercises for strength, flexibility, speed, and quickness; • tips and strategies for mental toughness; and • the latest advice on equipment. The best goalies are in the right place at the right time to stop the puck. They know the angles and have mastered the fundamentals to perform at a consistently high level. Hockey Goaltending is the complete guide for both ice and in-line hockey players to excel at the game’s toughest position. With this book, even spectacular saves will seem easy.


From the Publisher
“Brian Daccord has fired a winner with Hockey Goaltending, and there will be fewer game-winning goals scored on its readers because of it!” Martin Brodeur New Jersey Devils “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


About the Author
Having played professional hockey in Europe, college hockey in the United States, and junior hockey in Canada, Brian Daccord truly brings a global perspective to the position of goaltender. A former player and coach at Merrimack College (NCAA Division I, Hockey East), Daccord holds a masters degree in sports science and is certified by USA Hockey as a master-level coach. At present, he is the head hockey coach and general manager of the Valley Junior Warriors in the Eastern Junior Hockey League and teaches goaltenders of all ages at camps and clinics throughout the year. Daccord, a native of Montreal, lives in North Andover, Massachusetts, with his wife, Daniela, and son, Joël.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Hockey coach Brian Daccord gives an in-depth guide to techniques, skills, strategies, and conditioning for beginning to intermediate ice and roller hockey goaltenders. Heavily illustrated, with many drills for skill development, this book includes teaching tips for coaches and sidebars on professional goalies. 132 photos.

SYNOPSIS

Great goaltending wins hockey games. Hockey Goaltending covers everything a goalie needs to stone the competition, including:
the best goaltending styles to adopt; techniques and tactics for every shooting situation; 46 exercises for strength, flexibility, speed, and quickness; tips and strategies for mental toughness; and the latest advice on equipment.

The best goalies are in the right place at the right time to stop the puck. They know the angles and have mastered the fundamentals to perform at a consistently high level. Hockey Goaltending is the complete guide for both ice and in-line hockey players to excel at the game's toughest position. With this book, even spectacular saves will seem easy.

About the Author

Having played professional hockey in Europe, college hockey in the United States, and junior hockey in Canada, Brian Daccord truly brings a global perspective to the position of goaltender.

A former player and coach at Merrimack College (NCAA Division I, Hockey East), Daccord holds a masters degree in sports science and is certified by USA Hockey as a master-level coach. At present, he is the head hockey coach and general manager of the Valley Junior Warriors in the Eastern Junior Hockey League and teaches goaltenders of all ages at camps and clinics throughout the year.

Daccord, a native of Montreal, lives in North Andover, Massachusetts, with his wife, Daniela, and son, Jo￯﾿ﾽl.

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

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

Brian Daccord has fired a winner with Hockey Goaltending, and there will be fewer game-winning goals scored on its readers because of it!  — Martin Brodeur New Jersey Devils