Goalie Parent Resource Center
Clarity for the Goalie Parent
Goalie parent resources for the questions that are hard to answer from the stands. These guides explain gear, technique, and training in plain language so you can support your goalie with confidence.
Goalie Parent Resources So You're Not Figuring It Out Alone
Why This Exists
Goalie parents carry a lot: expensive equipment, a position that is hard to evaluate, and a child who feels every goal against. Most parents never played the position, and team coaches rarely have time to explain it.
MEGA has coached only goalies since 2010. This resource center shares what our coaches explain to families every day, from fitting pads to understanding a save percentage. Start with the topic you are dealing with right now.
Goalie Equipment Guides
Equipment
Gear that fits lets a goalie move, stay protected, and feel comfortable. Start here before you buy or hand down equipment.
Hockey Goalie Equipment List
Every piece of gear a goalie needs, and what matters most for young goalies.
Read the GuideGoalie Pad Sizing
How to measure your goalie and choose pads that fit today, not two seasons from now.
Read the GuideGoalie Stick Sizing
Paddle height and stick length explained, with a simple way to check fit at home.
Read the GuideBreaking In a Goalie Glove
How to break in a new catch glove so it closes cleanly and holds pucks.
Read the GuideGoalie Skates vs. Regular Skates
What makes goalie skates different and when your goalie should switch.
Read the GuideGoalie Skate Sharpening
How sharpening affects edges and movement, and what to ask your pro shop.
Read the GuideGoalie Technique and Training
Technique & Training
Understand what your goalie is working on in clinics, and how to support safe, purposeful practice at home.
The Goalie Stance
The foundation of every save, and what a good stance looks like at each age.
Read the GuideGoalie Workouts
Off-ice exercises for the strength, mobility, and quickness goalies need.
Read the GuideKnow the Game Your Goalie Plays
Understanding the Game
Quick explainers for the rules and numbers parents hear about most.
Save Percentage Calculator
Calculate save percentage and learn what it does and does not tell you about a young goalie.
Use the CalculatorParent Guides in Progress
Coming Soon
We are building more free resources for goalie families. Join our list to be notified when they are ready.
Parent's Guide to Goalie Development
What goalies need at ages 8–10, 11–13, and 14–16. [[NEEDS: asset]]
Notify MeGoalie Clinic Fit Checklist
Age, equipment, and readiness questions to answer before you register. [[NEEDS: asset]]
Notify MeQuestions to Ask a Goalie Clinic
What to look for in ratios, curriculum, and coaching. [[NEEDS: asset]]
Notify MeOffseason and Tryout Planner
A simple plan for balancing training, rest, and other sports. [[NEEDS: asset]]
Notify MeMEGA Development Roadmap
How MEGA programs connect from first clinic to high school. [[NEEDS: asset]]
Notify MeGoalie Parent FAQ
Common questions from families new to the position. Need more help? Contact us.
My goalie faces lots of shots at practice. Isn't that enough?
Shots help, but repetition without correction can reinforce poor habits. Goalies improve fastest when a coach explains what to change and why, which is what position-specific coaching adds.
How can I tell if my goalie is improving?
Look for steadier stance, quieter movement, fewer loose rebounds, and a quicker reset after goals, rather than save percentage alone. In MEGA programs, coaches share what was worked on so you know what to watch for.
How should I talk to my goalie after a bad game?
Keep it short, supportive, and focused on the next save rather than the goals. Let your goalie lead the conversation when they are ready. [[NEEDS: link to confidence guide when published]]
Should I buy gear my goalie can grow into?
Oversized gear can limit movement and leave gaps in protection. Our pad and stick sizing guides explain how to fit for now.
Our association partners with MEGA. How do we get involved?
Ask your association's goalie coordinator how MEGA training is offered in your program, or visit our page for goalie families in partner associations.
Ready for the Next Step?
When you are ready for coaching, we will help you find the right starting point for your goalie.