Key Topics Covered: How to break in a glove the right way Why over-teaching RVH can backfire for young goalies The science of hip and ankle positions in butterfly/RVH Skate lace vs. bungee debate: what really matters Gear innovation: Bauer’s Connect skates and their benefits EGM Labs app growth, 365 skating patterns, and video resources Preparing for the Brick Tournament and spotlighting young talent Behind the scenes of running goalie schools in summer...
Jul 01, 2025•58 min•Ep. 122
Episode Notes: 🎙 Hosts: Dr. Jamie Phillips – Former professional goalie, physical therapist, performance coach Derek Bjan – Owner of Bjan Goaltending and On Ice Hockey Performance Center 📌 Topics Covered: Why baseball doesn’t directly improve glove saves in goalies Overcoaching and how we ruin natural instincts in youth goalies Root cause vs. symptom: how to evaluate true performance gaps Misguided “sport-specific” training and its unintended consequences Why the only 1:1 transferable skill fo...
Jun 25, 2025•57 min•Ep. 121
🎧 Guest: Chuck Thuss – Former pro goaltender, All-American at Miami University, certified performance coach, founder of The Compassionate Connection 📌 Topics Covered: Differentiating nerves from anxiety in athletes How performance expectations can become destructive The mental health toll of professional hockey Signs parents and coaches should never ignore Chuck’s personal story of survival and rediscovery Building emotional resilience in goalies and youth athletes Social media’s impact on ath...
Jun 18, 2025•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 120
Main Topics: Why point shots are (mostly) useless in the NHL How dopamine spikes from phones damage goalie performance Why goalies must “earn their playing time at practice” The myth that strong goalies are “too bulky” The epidemic of low hockey IQ in today’s players How sleep, structure, and screen habits affect cognition and confidence iPads on the bench: helpful or harmful? Gaming vs. scrolling: what’s the real impact? Key Quote: “If your screen time is higher than your practice time, don’t c...
Jun 11, 2025•57 min•Ep. 119
Join EGM Labs Now! https://www.elitegoaliemethod.com/egm-labs/ Main Topics Covered: Why being a “goalie YouTuber” is harder than it looks Self-correcting as coaches: How Jamie and Derek adjusted their summer approach The “No Saves Made” summer: Designing training to be brutally effective How to mentally rebound after bad games or playoff slumps A deep dive on NHL Cup-winning goalies and why they aren’t always “superstars” Goalie trivia and stats from MoneyPuck.com The importance of structured re...
Jun 04, 2025•54 min•Ep. 118
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May 28, 2025•57 min
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May 21, 2025•52 min•Ep. 116
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Apr 24, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 115
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Apr 17, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 114
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Apr 09, 2025•51 min•Ep. 109
Sponsored by Milton Vision Optometry Visit miltonvisionoptometry.com and use the code GoalieScience for a discount on your first evaluation and training package. Welcome to Episode 112 of the Goalie Science Podcast! This week, Dr. Jamie Phillips and Derek Bujan are joined once again by the highly requested Dr. Curtis Ackerman from Milton Sports Vision Training Center. This episode dives deep into the world of sports vision, concussion recovery, and the hidden impact of poor helmet quality on goa...
Apr 03, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 112
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Mar 26, 2025•56 min•Ep. 111
On this episode of GOALIE SCIENCE, Jamie interviews (questions) Steve Thompson of USA Hockey to ask about some concerns and address the state district evaluations.
Mar 12, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 110
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Mar 06, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 109
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Feb 26, 2025•54 min•Ep. 108
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Feb 19, 2025•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 107
On this week of GOALIE SCIENCE, Jamie and Buj discuss the 4 Nations Face-Off, moving up in hockey and the myths about it getting easier. EGM Labs: https://jamiephillips.graphy.com/membership#nav_bar Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 12, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 106
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Feb 05, 2025•55 min•Ep. 105
On this episode of Goalie Science , Jamie and Derek dive into the future of the podcast and what’s in store for listeners in the coming episodes. They also break down one of the most overlooked aspects of goaltending— being a great goalie partner —and why support, communication, and mindset matter just as much as skill on the ice. Plus, they explore the role of goalie parents in a young athlete’s development, sharing insights on how to foster growth, resilience, and a positive playing experience...
Jan 29, 2025•57 min•Ep. 104
Jamie and Derek discuss the process around goaltending development versus recruitment versus scouting, and how each overlap and differentiate. Episodes are released on some Wednesdays. Subscribe so you never miss the next one! Ben Csiernik, MHSc (@bcsiernik) Jamie Phillips, DPT, MS, CSCS (@jamiephillips30) Derek Bujan (@bujan_goaltending) https://www.patreon.com/jamiephillips https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC4XfwtCw0Ki-03TU5cRxjA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jan 22, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 98
Jamie and Derek go into some of their process on goalie evaluations. Episodes are released on some Wednesdays. Subscribe so you never miss the next one! Ben Csiernik, MHSc (@bcsiernik) Jamie Phillips, DPT, MS, CSCS (@jamiephillips30) Derek Bujan (@bujan_goaltending) https://www.patreon.com/jamiephillips https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC4XfwtCw0Ki-03TU5cRxjA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jan 15, 2025•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 97
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Jan 11, 2025•50 min•Ep. 101
100 episodes later, here we are. A Goalie Science QnA to wrap up 2024, and our 100th episode of the show. Thank you to everyone who listens, and the great conversations we've had stemming from the podcast. We appreciate all of you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 01, 2025•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 95
Sports! Hockey! Agents! Things of that nature. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 18, 2024•54 min•Ep. 94
Answering questions on pathways for minor hockey goalies, and talking about the reality of dealing with screens as a goalie. Episodes are released on some Wednesdays. Subscribe so you never miss the next one! Ben Csiernik, MHSc (@bcsiernik) Jamie Phillips, DPT, MS, CSCS (@jamiephillips30) Derek Bujan (@bujan_goaltending) https://www.patreon.com/jamiephillips https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC4XfwtCw0Ki-03TU5cRxjA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Dec 11, 2024•59 min•Ep. 93
Episodes are released on some Wednesdays. Subscribe so you never miss the next one! Ben Csiernik, MHSc (@bcsiernik) Jamie Phillips, DPT, MS, CSCS (@jamiephillips30) Derek Bujan (@bujan_goaltending) https://www.patreon.com/jamiephillips https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC4XfwtCw0Ki-03TU5cRxjA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Dec 05, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 92
Jamie and Derek go over some of their biggest mistakes as coaches over the years! Episodes are released on some Wednesdays. Subscribe so you never miss the next one! Ben Csiernik, MHSc (@bcsiernik) Jamie Phillips, DPT, MS, CSCS (@jamiephillips30) Derek Bujan (@bujan_goaltending) https://www.patreon.com/jamiephillips https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC4XfwtCw0Ki-03TU5cRxjA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Nov 27, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 91
More developments from the NCAA/CHL situation, and a few extra questions answered by Jamie, Derek, and Ben. Episodes are released on some Wednesdays. Subscribe so you never miss the next one! Ben Csiernik, MHSc (@bcsiernik) Jamie Phillips, DPT, MS, CSCS (@jamiephillips30) Derek Bujan (@bujan_goaltending) https://www.patreon.com/jamiephillips https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC4XfwtCw0Ki-03TU5cRxjA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Nov 20, 2024•57 min•Ep. 90
Should you let your kid become a goalie? Derek and Jamie talk about the pros and the cons of the current state of the position. Episodes are released on some Wednesdays. Subscribe so you never miss the next one! Ben Csiernik, MHSc (@bcsiernik) Jamie Phillips, DPT, MS, CSCS (@jamiephillips30) Derek Bujan (@bujan_goaltending) https://www.patreon.com/jamiephillips https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC4XfwtCw0Ki-03TU5cRxjA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Nov 13, 2024•58 min•Ep. 89
Ben sits down with hockey analyst Neil Pierre-Louis to discuss modern goaltending stats and analytics. You can find Neil's work at www.pierreanalytics.com and @pierreanalytics on twitter! Episodes are released on some Wednesdays. Subscribe so you never miss the next one! Ben Csiernik, MHSc (@bcsiernik) Jamie Phillips, DPT, MS, CSCS (@jamiephillips30) Derek Bujan (@bujan_goaltending) https://www.patreon.com/jamiephillips https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC4XfwtCw0Ki-03TU5cRxjA Hosted on Acast. Se...
Nov 06, 2024•56 min•Ep. 88
