Goalie's Compass: Recent Episodes

Jennifer DeJesus

Just as a compass helps you find true north, this show will help you find your way on your goaltending journey. Tune in every Tuesday for an episode focused on a single topic with actionable advice to improve your game.

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You paid a ton of money for that goalie stick. Today we’ll dive deep into how best to utilize that goalie stick to get your money’s worth.  Does it matter how you hold it?  How should you direct rebounds away from the net? Should you always aim for the puck when you poke check?  Tune in and find out!

Find every episode at ExpeditionGoaltending.com.

If you are new to the Goalie’s Compass Podcast I have a handful of recommendations:

  • Episode # 1  Why the puck keeps bouncing out of your glove
  • Episode #6 Beginner’s Mind
  • Episode #9 Reading the Play

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Let’s get our Tiniest Tendies off to a great start.  Today’s episode covers what I think young goalies need most and I answer common questions I get from goalie parents.

If you are new to the Goalie’s Compass here are a few recommendations to get you started:

  • Episode # 10 Body language
  • Episode #16 Self Talk
  • Episode #21 Everything but hockey

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If you have a specific question I did not address today, send your question to: ExpeditionGoaltending@gmail.com

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Welcome to Season 2!

This short episode is an update covering some format changes and upcoming topics.

If you are new to the Goalie’s Compass Podcast I have a handful of recommendations:

  • Episode # 1  Why the puck keeps bouncing out of your glove
  • Episode #17 Head Trajectory
  • Episode #28 Visualization

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A minisode responding to a listener's question about reading the play.

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Do you lead with your butt when you shuffle? Or plop into your butterfly? Don’t worry, we can fix it.  This episode is all about common skating mistakes and how to fix them.  Streamline your movement so you can make more saves and have more fun.

The recommendation this week is #17 Head Trajectory. It ties in very nicely with today’s skating theme.

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No intro, no outro, no music. Just the guided Visualization from episode #28.

If you are new to the Goalie’s Compass Podcast I have a handful of recommendations:

  • Episode # 5 Preparation
  • 2 Can video games make you a better goalie?

  • 19 How to battle slumps

Find all the episodes of this show at ExpeditionGoaltending.com

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New to visualization? I bet you have questions. Who? What? When? Where? How? Today I answer all those questions and provide a guided visualization to help get you started.

If you are new to the Goalie’s Compass Podcast I have a handful of recommendations:

  • Episode # 5 Preparation
  • 2 Can video games make you a better goalie?

  • 19 How to battle slumps

You can find every episode at Expeditiongoaltending.com 

Send your questions to

ExpeditionGoaltending@gmail.com

Follow the show on Twitter and Instagram @expeditiongoal1

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We all want to be the #1 at the end of the season. But what if you’re not? This episode explores ways to stay focused despite not logging game time.

If you are new to the Goalie’s Compass Podcast I have a handful of recommendations:

  • Episode # 18 How to deal with negative feedback from Coaches
  • Episode #3 How to get past bad goals
  • Episode #4 Getting the most out of player focused practices

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Are you a coach struggling to connect with your goalies?  Today’s show is for you.  I focus on ways to improve communication, practice with a purpose and build trust, so you can be a great leader for your goalies.

If you are new to the Goalie’s Compass Podcast I have a handful of recommendations:

  • Episode # 1 Why the puck keeps popping out of your glove
  • 5 Preparation

  • 10 Body Language

  • 16 Self Talk

  • 12 How to control the game from your crease

  • 21 Everything but hockey

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Today we finish your language lesson!

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There are as many ways to discuss the position as there are goalies out there.  Like most languages, there are lots of words to know and multiple ways to say the same thing.  We are going to talk about them all.  Or at least as many as I can think of. :)

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What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.  After surviving 13 tax seasons, I have some suggestions for making your busy season, study season or hockey season stronger. Tune in to the Goalie’s Compass Podcast and find out how!

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Don’t let traffic trash your game. Embrace the challenge and make your team think you can do magic. Tune in to the Goalie’s Compass Podcast and find out how!

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Make sure you visit ExpeditionGoaltending.com.  That is the place to find all the episodes of this show.

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After nearly 5 months of talking on a podcast, I was bound to say something dumb eventually. My cat/sound engineer Gromit stops by to walk on the keyboard and lay on my mouse. Enjoy these silly outtakes.

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Make sure you visit ExpeditionGoaltending.com.  That is the place to find all the other episodes of this show where I say the right things.

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What do drumming, painting and gardening have to do with hockey? Nothing, and that’s the point. Let’s talk about everything but hockey and learn how all that nothing helps your game.

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Travel can really disrupt your game. Long bus rides, unpredictable food choices and trouble sleeping all conspire to ruin your game.  With a little planning, you can engineer your situation to ensure success.  Tune in to the Goalie’s Compass Podcast and find out how!

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What do you do when you find yourself in a slump? Is it possible to make yourself slump proof?

Tune in to the Goalie’s Compass Podcast and find out!

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How do you deal with negative feedback?  Does the source or delivery matter?  What do you do when you just don’t see eye to eye with a coach?  I tackle all those questions on today’s show.

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Today’s show is a mini episode about an important lesson from my Momma, and some things I'm thankful for.

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What is Head Trajectory? Why is it important? Is it something I should add to my game?

Today’s show is about tracking the puck with your whole face and how it helps your game. Listen now on Apple, Google, and Spotify!

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How do you talk to yourself about yourself? What kinds of things do you say?Is it positive? Negative? Is it true? or False?

Your self image is shaped by the way you talk to yourself, about yourself. Today we explore how negative self talk builds barriers between us and our goals.  I also provide some tips to help keep your inner dialogue positive.

You control the message, make it a great message.

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Until we meet again, may the road rise up to meet you, and may the wind be always at your back.

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Video is a valuable tool. Are you getting the most out of it?  Should you focus on goals allowed? Saves made? Or neither? If you have some tape of yourself playing, today’s show is focused on how to make effective use of it.

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The Great Music Experiment

On today’s show we try something a little different.  I talk about using music during your pre-game routine with the intention of producing a calm focused mindset. 

Here is a list of the songs discussed:

  • Elk Hunt by Trevor Jones on The Last of the Mohicans movie soundtrack
  • Dragonborn by Jeremy Soule from the Skyrim game soundtrack
  • Legend of the Eagle Bearer (Main Theme) Assassin’s Creed Odyssey soundtrack
  • Jack Sparrow by Hans Zimmer on Pirates of the Caribbean movie soundtrack
  • Organic Mix by Tom Howe from the Great British Bake Off
  • Duel of the Fates John Wiliams on Star Wars Phantom Menace movie soundtrack
  • Naru, Embracing the Light by Gareth Croker on Ori and the Blind Forest game soundtrack.
  • Geralt of Rivia by Marcin  (Pshi bi WOO veech) Przybylowicz on The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt soundtrack
  • Jib Jig by David Wise on Video Games Live

Do you have questions or comments?  What music helps you prepare to play your best? I’d love to hear from you. Follow the show

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Does playing the puck give you chills? Does the thought of shootouts make you quake in your skates? Do you have nightmares about forgetting your pads?  On today’s show, lucky number 13, we tackle your biggest hockey fears and show them who’s boss.

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How much of the game can you control from your crease? It might be more than you realize. If you want to help your team win, making saves is only the beginning.   Listen to learn how to help your team’s breakout and reduce quality scoring chances for the opposition.

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Today I take off my coaching hat and put on my fan face paint.  I go through the goalies for all 32 teams and make my predictions for the Jennings Trophy, Vezina Trophy and the Stanley Cup.  Its the fastest 20 minutes in podcasting history!

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This week we dive into body language.  You communicate so much without saying a word, are you sure you are sending the right message?  Tune in for ways to improve the signals you send, ensuring you, your team and your coach feel confident about your game.

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Reading the play is an underrated skill.  Today I talk about using all the data your eyes absorb to anticipate what will happen next.

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Excited about your plan for this season? Wait, you don't have a plan? Don't worry. This week I walk through identifying long term goals and creating a short term plan to achieve them. Sticking to your hockey resolutions is easier than you think. (Confetti and noisemakers sold separately.)

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Today I talk about tea, tapping off, and trying to keep a beginner's mind.

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On this week's episode I talk about preparation.  Whether you are a young sprout, a beer leaguer or anywhere in between, I have suggestions for everyone.

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Check out Expedition Goaltending.com.  There you can find every episode of this show as well as mini articles about what goalies do on their day off and a page of positive quotations for times when you need a little encouragement.

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Tired of 3 on 0 flow drills to start practice? Me too.  This week I discuss ways to improve your game during practices that aren't very goalie friendly.

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This week I compare myself to Braden Holtby and Carter Hart, I make a hasty pact with the Universe, and somehow find time to talk about getting past bad goals.

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Can playing video games improve your puck stopping powers?  The short answer is yes, but not in the way you expect.

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On this episode I talk about why pucks pop out of your glove, and the adjustments you can make to cleanly catch pucks more consistently.

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Introducing the Goalie's Compass Podcast. Give it a listen and start your expedition!