Jon has developed many NHL goalies: Stanley Cup Champions, NHL Allstars, Olympic Gold Medalists, NHL Rookie of the Years and NHL starters.

Besides running one of the biggest goalie schools in the world, Elkin has been an NHL goalie coach with four organizations. Most recently, from 2023 to 2026, he was the Director of Goaltending for the Pittsburgh Penguins (NHL), a prestigious position held only by a handful of others in the history of the league.

Prescience, an analytical mind, and good common sense have kept Jon ahead of technical and tactical trends. He led the way teaching the butterfly in the early 1990s and understood from day one that patience and reacting were crucial components. “Post Knee Down” (PKD) had complimented Elkin’s system long before RVH widespread adoption.

An expert in hockey goaltending mechanics, Jon identifies details that normally go unnoticed and implements appropriate adjustments.

Most importantly, goalies seek Jon’s counsel to fortify their mental toughness.

Success spanning a 42 year career and pattern recognition from studying thousands of goalies and thousands of games ensures that students receive world class guidance.