MEGA Advisors
From Crease to Recruitment
Hockey advisors built only for goalies: personalized guidance, strategic marketing, and trusted advisors connected to coaches at every level, from people who know the position.
142
DI and DIII Goaltenders
55
Pro Goaltenders
6
Olympians
At a Glance
What it is
Advancement advisory and mentorship for goalies and their families
Levels
Bantam / U15 through pro
Core focus
Mentorship, advisement marketing, and coach connections
Family contact
Unlimited communication, plus two strategy calls per month
Add-ons
MEGA IQ game reviews, in-person training, MEGA Membership, mental performance
A Goalie Recruiting Advisor Who Knows the Crease
Why Advisors
The path past youth hockey is confusing for most families. Which level fits, which coaches to contact, how to present a goalie's game, and when to push or wait are hard calls to make alone.
MEGA Advisors give goalies and parents an experienced partner for those decisions. We help your goalie present their game clearly, communicate with coaches and recruiters, and make informed choices. We are honest about where a goalie stands, and we never promise placement.
- Guidance built only for goaltenders
- Honest assessments that support informed decisions
- Relationships with coaches and scouts across levels
- A plan that connects development and advancement
What Our Hockey Advisors Provide
What's Included
Advising services are tailored to each goalie's goals and level.
Promotion and Outreach
Marketing and outreach to coaches and teams, aligned with your goalie's goals.
Request a ConsultFamily Communication
Unlimited communication with your advisor, plus two strategy calls each month.
Request a ConsultRecruiter Communication Training
We teach your goalie how to communicate with coaches and recruiters with confidence.
Request a ConsultHonest Guidance
Straight answers about fit, level, and timing so your family can make informed decisions.
Request a ConsultGame Attendance
Based on location, your advisor attends games in person to see your goalie compete.
Request a ConsultAdd-On Development
Pair advising with MEGA IQ game reviews, in-person training, Membership, or mental performance work.
See IQ ReviewsWho MEGA Advisors Is For
Advisors is built for goalies with clear ambitions and families who want an honest partner.
Bantam / U14 and high school goalies
beginning to think about junior and college hockey
Junior-bound and junior goalies
navigating the next step
College and pro goalies
looking for guidance and connections
Girls' and women's goalies
pursuing high school, college, and beyond, including girls' and women's goalies
Parents
who want a trusted voice in a confusing process
Not the right fit if:
- Families looking for a guaranteed roster spot, commitment, or scholarship. We support and prepare; we never promise outcomes.
How It Works
Every Advisors relationship starts with a conversation.
01
Request a consult
Share your goalie's team, level, and goals using the form below.
02
Talk with an advisor
We discuss your goalie's game, ambitions, and whether Advisors is the right fit.
03
Build the plan
Together we set goals, outreach priorities, and development add-ons.
04
Stay connected
Strategy calls, ongoing communication, and game attendance keep the plan moving.
Meet the Advisors
MEGA Advisors are part of the MEGA Goaltending and MAP | FHIT | MEGA coaching staff at Dark Horse Athletics. Advisors: AJ Bucchino, Jon Jonasson, Paul DePuydt, and Craig Larson.
Goaltender-only organization since 2010
MEGA track record: 142 DI and DIII Goaltenders, 55 Pro Goaltenders, 6 Olympians
MAP | FHIT | MEGA staff with 60+ years of collegiate coaching and playing experience
30+ years of coaching and playing Junior A hockey (USHL, NAHL, and other leagues)
Our Advisors
MEGA Advisors FAQ
Honest answers for goalies and parents. Need more help? Contact us.
Can you promise my goalie will be recruited or make a junior team?
No, and we'd be wary of anyone who does. We help your goalie present their game, connect with the right coaches, and make informed decisions. Outcomes always depend on the goalie's development and the needs of each program.
When should we start working with an advisor?
Advisors works with goalies from Bantam / U14 through pro. A good time to reach out is when your family starts asking about junior or college hockey. A consult will help you decide whether the timing is right.
How is this different from training?
Training develops the goalie's game. Advisors helps with the path around it: marketing, outreach, communication with coaches, and decisions about fit and level. You can pair the two through MEGA IQ game reviews, Membership, or in-person training.
How often will we hear from our advisor?
Advising includes unlimited communication with your family and two strategy calls each month, plus in-person game attendance.
What does MEGA Advisors cost?
Pricing depends on the services your goalie needs and is reviewed during your consult.
Do we need to train with MEGA to use Advisors?
Anyone can request a consult. The form asks about your goalie's current program so we can prepare, and we'll explain how Advisors fits alongside it.
Does Advisors help with the mental side?
Mental performance training is available, as well as mentorship around the challenges of navigating the junior hockey landscape, including billet families, new cities, and new coaching personalities.
Request a Consult
Tell us about your goalie. An advisor will follow up to schedule a conversation.
Plan the Next Step Together
Request a consult and talk with a MEGA advisor about your goalie's goals.
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