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"...the goalie's stance is so important because everything starts from a good balanced stance. But how do you learn to adjust your stance so that it is balanced to the point where you have optimal quickness in your movement without giving up any quickness when it comes to making saves? Trial and error seems to be the most common method. But this is rarely effective because the pre-adult goalie's body dimensions are changing so rapidly, what might have worked as a squirt, no longer works as a midget or even a bantam. Ask 10 goalies what determined their stance and what adjustments they will have to make when they grow 6" to 10" taller. Then ask them the same questions about their sticks. I don't think you will be surprised to find out that they really don't know. When going over the goalies' stance, not only are the goalies shown how to easily determine the proper balance for their stance based on body size, but they also learn how to adjust their stances as their bodies grow. Following the stance discussion, photos are taken so that an analysis of each goalies' stance can be completed. This detailed write-up along with the photos are given back to the goalie so they get a chance to see what I am seeing and make the necessary adjustments. This also gives us a year to year record of any adjustment made." - Stefan Popa

Here's What You'll Learn ...

... about Stance

• Learn how much space you should have between your skates based on your body size.

• Learn the appropriate amount of knee bend you will need for optimal balance, based on your body size.

• Learn how to maximize the amount of net you cover without giving up anything in terms of making a save.

• Learn the appropriate amount of waist bend you will need for optimal balance, based on your body size.

• Learn how a "save only" stance can severely restrict and impair your movement.

• Learn the appropriate stick length you should use for optimal balance, based on your body size.

• Learn how your stance directly affects the time it takes you to recover.

• Learn the appropriate blocker positioning for optimal balance and quickness based on your body size.

• Learn the impact a good balanced stance can have on puck handling and controlling rebounds.

• Learn the appropriate glove positioning for optimal balance and quickness based on your body size.

• Learn how to adjust all of the above as your body grows in order maintain optimal balance.

• Learn the on-ice and off-ice drills you'll need to put it all together for quicker movement and for making saves with speed and control.

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	"...the goalie's stance is so important because everything starts from a good balanced stance. But how do you learn to adjust your stance so that it is balanced to the point where you have optimal quickness in your movement without giving up any quickness when it comes to making saves? Trial and error seems to be the most common method. But this is rarely effective because the pre-adult goalie's body dimensions are changing so rapidly, what might have worked as a squirt, no longer works as a midget or even a bantam. Ask 10 goalies what determined their stance and what adjustments they will have to make when they grow 6" to 10" taller. Then ask them the same questions about their sticks. I don't think you will be surprised to find out that they really don't know. When going over the goalies' stance, not only are the goalies shown how to easily determine the proper balance for their stance based on body size, but they also learn how to adjust their stances as their bodies grow. Following the stance discussion, photos are taken so that an analysis of each goalies' stance can be completed. This detailed write-up along with the photos are given back to the goalie so they get a chance to see what I am seeing and make the necessary adjustments. This also gives us a year to year record of any adjustment made." - Stefan Popa
			Here's What You'll Learn ... ... about Stance
		• Learn how much space you should have between your skates based on your body size. • Learn the appropriate amount of knee bend you will need for optimal balance, based on your body size. • Learn how to maximize the amount of net you cover without giving up anything in terms of making a save. • Learn the appropriate amount of waist bend you will need for optimal balance, based on your body size. • Learn how a "save only" stance can severely restrict and impair your movement. • Learn the appropriate stick length you should use for optimal balance, based on your body size. • Learn how your stance directly affects the time it takes you to recover. • Learn the appropriate blocker positioning for optimal balance and quickness based on your body size. • Learn the impact a good balanced stance can have on puck handling and controlling rebounds. • Learn the appropriate glove positioning for optimal balance and quickness based on your body size. • Learn how to adjust all of the above as your body grows in order maintain optimal balance. • Learn the on-ice and off-ice drills you'll need to put it all together for quicker movement and for making saves with speed and control.
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