The Hockey Goalies Handbook : The Authoritative Guide for Players and Coaches

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The past decade has seen a tremendous surge of interest in hockey. More colleges and universities have added programs. Hockey leagues are sprouting up in such unlikely places as Florida beach communities, New Mexico desert towns, and the Texas flatlands.

Coauthored by Jim Corsi, goaltending coach for the Buffalo Sabres, The Hockey Goalie's Handbook is the most comprehensive guide to mastering the most demanding hockey position: goalie. Drawing upon his extensive coaching experience at all levels--from peewees to pros--Corsi explores all facets of goaltending. From the psychology of being a goalie to choosing and purchasing the right equipment for an individual's style and needs, to drills for improving timing, coordination, reach, and speed, Corsi covers all the bases with invaluable advice and guidance as well as tips and techniques for aspiring goalies, parents, and hockey coaches.

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(5 stars) - great book for hockey moms
My son is 8 and just started playing goalie. I had NO experience with goalie equipment, skills or drills and being his assistant coach I was at a bit of a loss.
This book was recommended by a great senior goalie (50 year old female!!) and she was RIGHT ON. It covers everything one needs to know about goalies from head to toe. It has great drills and kid pics so the little guys can look at the picture and understand.
Of course being from Buffalo, we are huge Sabres fans so all of the pictures of past Sabre's goalies are GREAT!
I would recommend this book for young, old, new, expert and anyone who is interested in the position of netminder!

(5 stars) - A high school coach's opinion
This book along with Hockey Goaltending by Brian Daccord will provide enough information and differences of opinion for anyone from beginner to the high school level. The drills are very good and the "Ten Things" lists provide lots of insight. I can't recommend one book over the other because they complement each other so well.

(3 stars) - Great for beginners, wish there was more
This book is an amazing general overview of becoming a goaltender. the beginning of the books is more-or-less common sense for goaltenders that are already playing, but the middle of the books and the drills at the end serve as a great refresher course. If your a beginner, this book is great. If you want a refresher course in goaltending, you should also buy this. I believe that the only thing lacking in this book is a more in depth section on equipement. Not everyone understands what they are supposed to be looking for.

(5 stars) - Best of the Bunch!
I used to play hockey when I was much younger and now that I am getting back into it, I wanted to get as many books and videos as possible to remember the old skills and to find out how much has changed since I used to play. Of all the books that I bought and read, this one was the best in my opinion. I felt that it went deeper into the "How's and Why's" of techniques than Hockey Goaltending by Brian Daccord, which is my second favourite book. The way that Jim Corsi presented the concept of the Goaltender's "toolbox" was excellent for getting the information to stick in my head.

Bravo, and thank you!

(5 stars) - Endorsements
Several testimonials provided to the authors and publisher that are sure to be of interest.

Jim Corsi and John Hannon have written the most comprehensive goalie book I have ever seen. Jim has a great grasp of goaltender coaching and how the goaltending position has radically changed over the last decade. I, too, would encourage young goalies to study the game and learn as much as they can.

- Dominik Hasek, Buffalo Sabres & Detroit Red Wings

The approach to goaltending that Jim and John describe in this book has helped me understand the position better. As a head coach, I need to know that our goalies are well taken care of. Jim is both well liked and well respected by all of our goalies (from prospects to all-stars). Given the rich content of this book and the authors' attention to the smallest details, it is no wonder Jim is held in such high regard.

- Lindy Ruff, Buffalo Sabres

In order for me to make the big jumps from major junior to the AHL and then the AHL to the NHL, it became increasingly obvious that I had to expand upon my save skill repertoire. Jim Corsi, applying the concepts he and John Hannon cover in this book, helped me improve and successfully make this transition. If you, too, seek to become a serious student of the goalie position, then read this book cover to cover. It will change your whole philosophy about goaltending and make you more and more effective.

- Martin Biron, Buffalo Sabres

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