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Goalie Science

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Goalie Science is a podcast by goalies for goalies. The podcast covers hockey rehab, performance and science, and is hosted by former professional hockey goaltender Dr. Jamie Phillips and professional goalie coach Derek Bujan Listen in each week as we discuss the latest science and science-adjacent topics in the hockey world, and cover in depth topics for athletes, parents, coaches and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episodes

Episode 31: The Recoil Technique

Jamie and Ben break down all the news surrounding Linus Ullmark and the recoil technique. Is this something new, or a known strategy given a new name? Episodes are released every Tuesday. Subscribe so you never miss the next one! Our goal at RSLNT Hockey is to advance the sport of hockey through evidenced-based re-hab, pre-hab and high-performance programs. We are the only 3:1 Coach to athlete rehab program exclusively for hockey players. The Team Ben Csiernik, DC (@bcsiernik) Jamie Phillips, SP...

Apr 18, 202337 minEp. 27

Episode 30: Is the AHL bad for goalies?

Jamie and Ben discuss who has been succeeding in the AHL, and what the AHL is like for goalies trying to make the jump to the NHL. Jamie discusses his experiences and what he's seen during his time playing in the AHL. Episodes are released every Tuesday. Subscribe so you never miss the next one! Our goal at RSLNT Hockey is to advance the sport of hockey through evidenced-based re-hab, pre-hab and high-performance programs. We are the only 3:1 Coach to athlete rehab program exclusively for hockey...

Apr 11, 202342 minEp. 26

Episode 29: Should you pull your goalie?

Ben and Jamie dive into when it is and isn't appropriate to pull a goalie from a game. Whether it's U11, or in high level sport. They also relive some of Jamie's best (and worst) memories from college and the pros. Episodes are released every Tuesday. Subscribe so you never miss the next one! Our goal at RSLNT Hockey is to advance the sport of hockey through evidenced-based re-hab, pre-hab and high-performance programs. We are the only 3:1 Coach to athlete rehab program exclusively for hockey pl...

Apr 04, 202336 minEp. 25

Episode 28: Bad Goals, Good Goals, and Everything else

In this week's episode, Jamie and Ben go over their framework for evaluating goals. They also dive into three specific types of goals that they are seeing more and more. Episodes are released every Tuesday. Subscribe so you never miss the next one! Our goal at RSLNT Hockey is to advance the sport of hockey through evidenced-based re-hab, pre-hab and high-performance programs. We are the only 3:1 Coach to athlete rehab program exclusively for hockey players. The Team Ben Csiernik, DC (@bcsiernik)...

Mar 28, 202328 minEp. 24

Episode 27: Are NHL goalies getting worse?

On this week's episode, Jamie and Ben take a deeper look at why NHL goaltenders have the lowest save percentage in over 15 years. The two talk about some of the available data, and some possible explanations behind what's going on. Episodes are released every Tuesday. Subscribe so you never miss the next one! Our goal at RSLNT Hockey is to advance the sport of hockey through evidenced-based re-hab, pre-hab and high-performance programs. We are the only 3:1 Coach to athlete rehab program exclusiv...

Mar 21, 202337 minEp. 23

Episode 26: The perfect body composition for goaltending

The rebrand is official! On this episode of Goalie Science (the 26th or the 1st, who knows), Ben and Jamie dive into the science behind body composition for hockey players. The papers we discussed on this episode can be found below: 1) https://journals.lww.com/nsca-jscr/FullText/2018/11000/Importance_of_Body_Composition_in_the_National.17.aspx?casa_token=CmVQWGela0kAAAAA:eYaGxjWN5bx3FGkfrWTEqRy6vKU8D8mYpSHQUIUkqHoJEZMDcDIF97_xI2uBjeyitZW1lsGOrkNkztI0cefUNcNZjw 2) https://journals.lww.com/nsca-js...

Mar 14, 202340 minEp. 22

Episode 25: Should you move away from home for hockey?

Ben and Jamie explore the topic of moving away from home for minor hockey, as well as their own experiences moving away from home for junior hockey and boarding school. Halfway through, a hard pivot happens and the two talk about how there shouldn't be starting goalies in minor hockey. The conversation shifts, and the two try and figure out situations that cover moving away from home, and ensuring you get the development you need as a goalie. Episodes are released every Tuesday. Subscribe so you...

Mar 07, 202337 minEp. 21

Episode 24: How to Read the Play

This week's episode covers whether goalies can be taught how to read the play, or if its a process that has to happen naturally from a goalie's own experiences and practice. Ben and Jamie also cover some definitions around "reading the play", and try and lay out their thought processes behind how they evaluate if a goalie is reading the play well, or reasons they may not be. Episodes are released every Tuesday. Subscribe so you never miss the next one! Our goal at RSLNT Hockey is to advance the ...

Feb 28, 202331 minEp. 20

Episode 23: How to build the perfect goalie (program)

Ben and Jamie outline their ideal goalie pathway for minor hockey development. What skills should goalies be competent at after their U12, U15, or U18 seasons? They also dive into how goalie training can be periodized throughout a single season. Episodes are released every Tuesday. Subscribe so you never miss the next one! Our goal at RSLNT Hockey is to advance the sport of hockey through evidenced-based re-hab, pre-hab and high-performance programs. We are the only 3:1 Coach to athlete rehab pr...

Feb 21, 202332 minEp. 19

Episode 22: NHL Injuries, Post Plays, and Angles

Jamie and Ben cover a few different topics inspired by one of Jamie's most recent online question and answers. They discuss the latest in goalie injury news, why the RVH is good and also bad, and some ways goalies can improve and work on their angles. Episodes are released every Tuesday. Subscribe so you never miss the next one! Our goal at RSLNT Hockey is to advance the sport of hockey through evidenced-based re-hab, pre-hab and high-performance programs. We are the only 3:1 Coach to athlete re...

Feb 14, 202335 minEp. 18

Episode 21: Training Speed

Ben and Jamie talk about the basics and the advanced parts of training speed for goalies. Want to get faster on the ice? This one's for you! Episodes are released every Tuesday. Subscribe so you never miss the next one! Our goal at RSLNT Hockey is to advance the sport of hockey through evidenced-based re-hab, pre-hab and high-performance programs. We are the only 3:1 Coach to athlete rehab program exclusively for hockey players. The Team Ben Csiernik, DC (@bcsiernik) Jamie Phillips, SPT, MS, CSC...

Feb 07, 202326 minEp. 17

Episode 20: How to Read the Release

Reading the release of the puck off a shooter's stick is a skill that's hard to develop. Jamie and Ben talk about what goes into reading the release, how to work on it, and some of the difficult truths about this skill. Episodes are released every Tuesday. Subscribe so you never miss the next one! Our goal at RSLNT Hockey is to advance the sport of hockey through evidenced-based re-hab, pre-hab and high-performance programs. We are the only 3:1 Coach to athlete rehab program exclusively for hock...

Jan 31, 202333 minEp. 16

Episode 19: The Hardest Plays in Goaltending

This week, Jamie and Ben break down the top three most difficult plays in hockey right now that goalies regularly see. Find out what makes them difficult, and what goalies can do to try and make these plays a little easier on themselves. Episodes are released every Tuesday. Subscribe so you never miss the next one! Our goal at RSLNT Hockey is to advance the sport of hockey through evidenced-based re-hab, pre-hab and high-performance programs. We are the only 3:1 Coach to athlete rehab program ex...

Jan 24, 202333 minEp. 15

Episode 18: Goaltending Consistency

In this episode, Jamie and Ben talk about the most consistent goalies in the NHL, and what makes them as consistent as they are. They discuss how goalies of all ages can try and become more consistent, and what types of factors are at play. Episodes are released every Tuesday. Subscribe so you never miss the next one! Our goal at RSLNT Hockey is to advance the sport of hockey through evidenced-based re-hab, pre-hab and high-performance programs. We are the only 3:1 Coach to athlete rehab program...

Jan 17, 202330 minEp. 14

Episode 17: So Canadian Goalie Development isn't Broken, Now What?

Following the Canadian World Junior team winning Gold and an incredible performance from Thomas Milic, Ben and Jamie wrap up last week's conversation on how successful Canadian goaltending has been over the last 10 years. The episode covers draft data on over 700 goalies, and tries to define what a successful goaltending career looks like. Episodes are released every Tuesday. Subscribe so you never miss the next one! Our goal at RSLNT Hockey is to advance the sport of hockey through evidenced-ba...

Jan 10, 202330 minEp. 13

Episode 16: Is Canadian Goaltending Development Broken?

This week, Ben and Jamie add to the discussion on the state of goaltending development in Canada by using data from a recent project by Ben. The show covers how well Canadian goalies have been doing in the past 15 years, and compares it with a few other systems. Episodes are released every Tuesday. Subscribe so you never miss the next one! Our goal at RSLNT Hockey is to advance the sport of hockey through evidenced-based re-hab, pre-hab and high-performance programs. We are the only 3:1 Coach to...

Jan 03, 202326 minEp. 12

Episode 15: In-Season Training

Ben and Jamie discuss how to structure in-season lifting and training for goalies of all ages. Talk is focused on when and how much you should be lifting, and go into an example of how both program for their in season athletes. Episodes are released every Tuesday. Subscribe so you never miss the next one! Our goal at RSLNT Hockey is to advance the sport of hockey through evidenced-based re-hab, pre-hab and high-performance programs. We are the only 3:1 Coach to athlete rehab program exclusively ...

Dec 27, 202225 minEp. 11

Episode 14: The math behind goaltending

In this week's episode, Jamie and Ben talk about the important parts of math that goalies and goalie coaches should understand. Episodes are released every Monday. Subscribe so you never miss the next one! Our goal at RSLNT Hockey is to advance the sport of hockey through evidenced-based re-hab, pre-hab and high-performance programs. We are the only 3:1 Coach to athlete rehab program exclusively for hockey players. The Team Ben Csiernik, DC (@bcsiernik) Jamie Phillips, SPT, MS, CSCS (@jamiephill...

Dec 20, 202230 minEp. 10

Episode 13: What does modern goaltending look like?

In this episode, Ben and Jamie cover three big topics that they find some coaches have a hard time adjusting to in the modern game. Episodes are released every Monday. Subscribe so you never miss the next one! Our goal at RSLNT Hockey is to advance the sport of hockey through evidenced-based re-hab, pre-hab and high-performance programs. We are the only 3:1 Coach to athlete rehab program exclusively for hockey players. The Team Ben Csiernik, DC (@bcsiernik) Jamie Phillips, SPT, MS, CSCS (@jamiep...

Dec 12, 202225 minEp. 9

Episode 12: Mental Training

On this week's episode, Ben and Jamie discuss the mental side of goaltending - covering normal pre-game nerves compared with more serious situations. Episodes are released every Monday. Subscribe so you never miss the next one! Our goal at RSLNT Hockey is to advance the sport of hockey through evidenced-based re-hab, pre-hab and high-performance programs. We are the only 3:1 Coach to athlete rehab program exclusively for hockey players. The Team Ben Csiernik, DC (@bcsiernik) Jamie Phillips, SPT,...

Dec 12, 202227 minEp. 8

Episode 11: Is there a NHL goalie injury epidemic?

In this week's episode, Ben and Jamie discuss the number of injuries that have been seen so far to start the season. The discussion focuses around if there are more injuries than ever before, or if teams are changing their approach to managing goalies. Some bonus content around ideas of injury prevention too! Episodes are released every Monday. Subscribe so you never miss the next one! Our goal at RSLNT Hockey is to advance the sport of hockey through evidenced-based re-hab, pre-hab and high-per...

Nov 28, 202226 minEp. 7

Episode 10: There's an outlaw hockey league for 7 year olds?

This week, Ben and Jamie talk about a new minor hockey league that has been created to get around Hockey Canada's youth hockey development plan. The episode dives into why Hockey Canada's development plan is way better than people appreciate, and why we should expand on what's already being done. Episodes are released every Monday. Subscribe so you never miss the next one! Our goal at RSLNT Hockey is to advance the sport of hockey through evidenced-based re-hab, pre-hab and high-performance prog...

Nov 21, 202221 minEp. 6

Episode 9: Training Reaction Time

In this week's episode, Ben and Jamie talk about how your training should try and look as close to a game as possible. Want to improve your reaction time on the ice, or help others improve their reaction time? This one's for you! Episodes are released every Monday. Subscribe so you never miss the next one! Our goal at RSLNT Hockey is to advance the sport of hockey through evidenced-based re-hab, pre-hab and high-performance programs. We are the only 3:1 Coach to athlete rehab program exclusively...

Nov 14, 202223 minEp. 5

Episode 8: How we should be developing young goalies

Jamie and Ben discuss what they think goalie training sessions should look like for young goalies, and how they think coaches can do better collectively on planning goalie training sessions. Episodes are released every Monday. Subscribe so you never miss the next one! Our goal at RSLNT Hockey is to advance the sport of hockey through evidenced-based re-hab, pre-hab and high-performance programs. We are the only 3:1 Coach to athlete rehab program exclusively for hockey players. The Team Ben Csier...

Nov 07, 202223 minEp. 4

Episode 7: How to use range of motion training in hockey

On this episode, we cover a new research paper that explores the benefits on the benefits of exercising with different types of range of motion. If you're interested in improving your off ice training for hockey? This one is for you! Find the paper here: https://sportrxiv.org/index.php/server/preprint/view/198 Episodes are released every Monday. Subscribe so you never miss the next one! Our goal at RSLNT Hockey is to advance the sport of hockey through evidenced-based re-hab, pre-hab and high-pe...

Nov 07, 202221 minEp. 3

Episode 6: Matt Murray's Injured Already?

Ben and Jamie dive into Matt Murray's latest injury and why early season groin injuries aren't uncommon. We talk about ways to prepare goalies so groin injuries may be less likely, and when it's time to work with a professional. Episodes are released every Monday. Subscribe so you never miss the next one! Our goal at RSLNT Hockey is to advance the sport of hockey through evidenced-based re-hab, pre-hab and high-performance programs. We are the only 3:1 Coach to athlete rehab program exclusively ...

Oct 17, 202224 minEp. 2

Episode 5: Inputs and Outputs

This week's episode covers a higher level approach to how we coach goalies on reading the game. We so often see both coaches and goalies having a hard time understanding how to approach game reads, and on this episode, we offer a different way at looking at decision making in games. Episodes are released every Monday. Subscribe so you never miss the next one! Our goal at RSLNT Hockey is to advance the sport of hockey through evidenced-based re-hab, pre-hab and high-performance programs. We are t...

Oct 16, 202220 minEp. 1

Episode 4: We're Talkin' About Practice

On this week's episode, Jamie and Ben dive into some of Ben's research trying to understand why team practices are not always designed the way they should be. We talk about ways practice should be improved, and why practice can be so difficult on goalies. Episodes are released every Monday. Subscribe so you never miss the next one! Our goal at RSLNT Hockey is to advance the sport of hockey through evidenced-based re-hab, pre-hab and high-performance programs. We are the only 3:1 Coach to athlete...

Oct 16, 202220 min0
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