I’m going to talk about reading the play using my favorite scene from Ford versus Ferrari to drive home some points. If you haven’t seen the movie go check it…
As we approach the off season and think about ways to improve ourselves and our play, I thought people might like to see a unique approach some of my students…
Adin Hill is coming off of another stint with the Arizona Coyotes as both Antti Raanta and Darcy Kuemper were out with injuries. In 13 games played this year with…
Sunday was a good day for Jon Elkin’s Goalie Schools’ NHL students Mike Smith, Matt Murray and Mackenzie Blackwood who all came away with wins. To start the day, Smith…
MacKenzie Blackwood is coming off a career weekend, with back to back shutouts and his first career NHL assist. Last Thursday Blackwood made 46 saves in a 5-0 win in…
Hockey and goaltending have changed a lot over the years. One thing that has remained constant is Jon’s commitment to the game, to the position and to helping goalies reach…
Becoming the best hockey goaltender one can be requires more than the nurturing of physical abilities; it takes strong character, mental toughness and a proper attitude. Just like technique and strength,…
Elkin goalie MacKenzie Blackwood had a stellar weekend with back to back wins. Blackwood, on Friday evening at home in New Jersey, made 38 saves in a 2-1 win against…
On November 2nd, two Elkin goalies (Mike Smith and Matt Murray) faced each other when the Edmonton Oilers arrived in Pittsburgh to play the Penguins. To say that the game…
I have reflected on leadership in the past, motivated by words the legendary Glenn Hall once bestowed on me: "Jon, a goalie can lead from behind." A chance meeting with…
It is common knowledge that humans perform optimally in a relaxed state no matter what the endeavor: competing in a 100-meter sprint, a hockey game, a golf match, socializing or…
Mindset is the largest determining factor of success. Too many think that mistakes, goals or bad games are a reflection on ability when in fact they only gauge ability at…
Becoming the best goalkeeper one can be requires more than the nurturing of physical abilities; it takes strong character, mental toughness and a proper attitude. Just like technique and strength, attitude and…
The majority of sports experts and countless studies argue that multi-sport participants are the best athletes (click here for the latest). I agree and have preached forever that playing hockey…
This blog entry is about the role of a parent in a player’s hockey career. I am a big believer that a child will excel in hockey if he or…
I ended my last article Athleticism And Development, with the statement, "Getting parents to heed this advice; well, that's another article." Well, this is the article. Too many parents assume…
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