Ice Jets Goalie Coach Billy Pye traveled to Sweden and Czech Republic in summer 2009 to train elite goalies ages 16 to 19.

The Jets Goalie Performance Program (JGPP) believes in teaching all aspects of the position and showing our goalies how to incorporate their own individual style with the proper techniques. The objective of the program is to educate, teach and train our students in the art of goaltending in a progressive format. By doing so, goalies are able to enhance their conditioned response to game situations with the end result being … Saves!

In order for goalies to be successful in stopping the puck we believe in teaching "Great Fundamental Habits," which means working hard to perfect all aspects of the position. We strive to provide goaltenders with the ability to become more than just one-dimensional shot blockers, but rather develop them into consistent, successful goaltenders with a wide range of options and knowledge of the position.

We know that consistent skill development does not come by accident as it is the result of Correct Coaching, Skill Repetition, Intelligent Practice Design, and dedication from the student to learn in a fun and competitive environment. The JGPP has incorporated all of these elements of development into our training and look forward to helping each of our goalies in making that next save!

On Ice Training

The Ice Jets goalie program is built on a skill development curriculum that is age specific for our goalies. All goalie skills are broken down, demonstrated, and drilled. All drills performed represent a focus on the following aspects of the position:

Squirt and Pee Wee Goalies

Stance: Balance, Body Positioning

Skating Movement: Shuffle, T-push, C-cuts

Save Selection: Pad, Stick, Glove, Blocker

Rebound Control: Glove, Blocker, Stick, Chest

Net Play: Post Coverage, Post-Movement, Visual Tracking

Game Situations: Wrap-arounds, Angles (ropes), Deflections, Screens

Bantam and Midget Goalies

Includes all of the fundamental skills above plus the following:
Skating Movement: Butterfly slides, Body rotation

Positioning: Specific Movement Skills, Finding the angle, Stance, Depth awareness Rebound Control/Recovery: Post Save pads, body, Blocking vs Reacting Transitional Play/Tight Situations: Wrap Arounds, Breakaways, Traffic Situations

Intangibles: Playing the puck, Reading the shooter, Game Awareness Off Ice Training

Ice Jets Professional Goalie Coach

When putting together a goalie specific training program the most important aspect is the coaching. With the JGPP our students have the most credible and experienced goalie coach in the Metroplex. Billy has been the leader in goalie training in the Dallas-Fort Worth area for the past 10 years. With his extensive playing background and intelligent teaching methods, Billy understands what his goalies needs are and equips his students with the necessary knowledge to ensure development.

We take pride in our goalies and believe a goaltender’s development and success not only measures their commitment and desire, but also that of the Ice Jets program.