Lil Icemen Learn to Play Goalie
Want to be the next great goalie for your Jacksonville Icemen? Or just wear all the cool gear! We have you covered in the “Little Icemen Learn to Play Goalie Program. Presented by Donovan Heat, Air & Electric.
Become the Next Jacksonville Icemen Player!
STEP 1 - Sign up for Learn to Play (8 week session)
STEP 2 - Apply here for the Learn to Play Goalie Program, once accepted you will be contacted via email.
STEP 3 - Get Geared up. Arrive 30 minutes early for your session. Use all your normal hockey gear. We will strap on the goalie gear over top of your normal gear.
Why Hockey?
FUN
- Goalie is the most fun position in sports because of the speed and grace of the game, the unique equipment, and the challenge of being in your own world while still being part of a team.
IMPORTANT
- Goaltenders can have a big impact on the outcome of a game, and are often considered to be among the most important players on the ice.
CHALLENGING
- Goalies have to stand in front of high-speed pucks, and must be great skaters and very athletic.
TEAM LEADER
- Goalies can set the work standards for the team by competing hard for every shot, which can challenge their teammates to improve and help the goalie improve their own skills.
Ready to start your Hockey Goalie Journey?
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Frequently Asked Questions
A player with No experience in skating should attend the Learn to Skate program (Hockey 1 and Hockey 2) to start their hockey journey. Players that have some skating experience will be evaluated by our Hockey Staff and can move right to Learn to Play.
Yes, all players should be wearing full protective equipment. Learn more about hockey gear options.
Participants can be in each LTP level anywhere from 2 - 6 weeks depending on the starting point and experience. The more the child gets on the ice the faster they will pick it up. Development is not a straight line, so having patience to focus on the health and happiness of the child ultimately will pay off in the long term.
All programming is based on sport science and the Windows of Trainability. Focusing on age appropriate training and motor skill acquisition. It’s proven the more players are “doing” the more they will learn the physical and cognitive parts of the game. All practices are USA Hockey approved and focus on the five fundamentals of a good practice: Fun, High Activity, Decision Making, Game Like, Challenging/Competitive.
Great questions, we have “mapped” it out for you with the “Player Pathway”.
