About Me
Beginnings
My passion for goaltending started as a child growing up in Windsor, Ontario Canada. It was there that I played my minor hockey. At the age of seventeen, I was invited to tryout for the Prince Albert Raiders of the Western Hockey League. I accepted that invitation and not only made the hockey team but was eventually named their Most Valuable Player. In 1999, I established Bandits Goalie School in Detroit Michigan. It has grown to become the most recognized goalie school in the state and has also gained an international reputation.
Coaching
In 1999 I was hired to coach the goalies at the University of Michigan where I spent seven years. After leaving U of M, I coached the goalies for the Plymouth Whalers and then with the Flint Firebirds, where I coached some outstanding goalies and demonstrated the ability to work within the team concept. During games, I not only chart and monitor our goalies but I also analyze the opposing goalies to pick out situational habits that our team can exploit. After every game, I break down the video and review it with the goaltenders and use it for planning my sessions with the goalies. I have also been a part of the Team Canada World Junior evaluations.
My Mission
I know that I have the skills that can help your goaltenders and your team. As a former goalie, I understand the mental stresses of the position as well as the technical skills. Helping goaltenders maintain and regain their confidence is often best done by someone who has “been there”. Should you be interested in discussing my application further, please know that I am at your service. I look forward to hearing from you.
Qualifications
Goalie Coach Flint Firebirds (2015-2017) OHL
Goalie Coach University Of Michigan (1999-2006)
Goalie Coach Flint Firebirds (2015-2017) OHL
Brent Moran
(4th Round Dallas Stars 2014)
Kyle Keyser
(Free Agent Boston Bruins)
Goalie Coach Plymouth Whalers (2008-2015)
Goalie Coach University Of Michigan (1999-2006)
Goalie Coach Flint Firebirds (2015-2017) OHL
Alex Nedeljkovic
(2nd Round Carolina Hurricanes 2014)
Matt Mahalak
(2nd Round Carolina Hurricanes 2011)
Scott Wedgewood
(3rd Round New Jersey Devils 2010)
Matt Hackett
(3rd Round Minnesota Wild 2009)
Goalie Coach University Of Michigan (1999-2006)
Goalie Coach University Of Michigan (1999-2006)
Goalie Coach University Of Michigan (1999-2006)
Al Montoya
(Florida Panthers, 1st Round New York Rangers)
Josh Blackburn
(5th Round Phoenix Coyotes)
Billy Sauer
(7th Round Colorado Avalanche)
Bandits Goalie School
Personal Goalie Coach To:
Goalie Coach University Of Michigan (1999-2006)
- Founder, Owner and Director of Operations Largest Goalie School in Michigan 1999-Present
- Internationally Recognized as one of USA's Premiere Goaltending schools
- Mentors over 100 team's goaltenders
- Provides individualized goalie instruction all over the US and Canada
Personal Goalie Coach To:
Personal Goalie Coach To:
Personal Goalie Coach To:
- Chris Osgood (2004-2011)
- Alex Nedeljkovic (Detroit Red Wings)
- Scott Wedgewood (Dallas Stars)
- Jason Bacashihua (NHL 1st Round 2001)
- Jack Campbell (Dallas Stars 1st Round 2010)
- Thatcher Demko (Vancouver Canucks 2nd Round 2014)
- Zach Nagelvoort (Edmonton Oilers 4th Round 2011)
Accomplishments
15 Goalies Drafted To The NHL
15 Goalies Drafted To The NHL
15 Goalies Drafted To The NHL
Always pushing for success at every level of play and building a culture of ongoing, intentional training and peak athletic excellence.
Purpose Driven Coaching
15 Goalies Drafted To The NHL
15 Goalies Drafted To The NHL
Over forty students past and present playing at the pro level, Major Junior, or Division 1 College.
Collegiate Success
15 Goalies Drafted To The NHL
Personal Achievements
Helped take the U of M to 5 of 8 regular season championships, 2 CCHA playoff championships and 3 Frozen Four appearances.
Personal Achievements
Personal Achievements
Personal Achievements
- Black belt in Krav Maga self defense
- Columnist for the national publications “Hockey Weekly” and "InGoal Magazine"
Patent Holder
Personal Achievements
Business Leader
Patented a goalie skate blade protector called Edge Protech. Edge Protech has sold over 30,000 sets to pro, college, and retail stores across the world.
Business Leader
Personal Achievements
Business Leader
Four U.S Company Trademarks: Edge Protech LLC, Piranha Peg, Masked Marvel Custom Goalie Helmets LLC and Bandits Goalie School LLC