Complete Goalie Specific Program for Less than the Price of a Trainer. 

Maria,

Being an Adult goalie in California there are few ways to increase your strength or stamina besides just "going to the gym"  What sold me was your questions right on the site.  "Do you have a chest day, leg day, etc"  That was me completely.  Since I've started to work your workouts into my routine I can definitely tell I am able to recover from games quicker and not feel "so sore" the next day.  The advice I have gotten from being able to use your program has helped me so much.  The stretching and flexibility techniques are my favorite. 

Paying a personal trainer out here would have resulted in me gaining more muscle, etc but wouldn't have been "goalie specific."  Your routine has helped me to continue to workout and maintain my flexibility and actually increase my flexibility too!  I really do appreciate all your time you put into this program and your blog posts for the Adult goalies out here.  I also goalie coach beginner goalies out here and the ones who are actually serious I have recommended your program.  Thanks again for all the hard work!

I live in Mountain View, CA and am 37 years young.  I am currently playing in the A level Adult League out of San Mateo, CA.  I have games on Monday nights, then 2 practices Tuesday and Thursday (being a private one).  I also play in 2 pick-up games on Wednesday and Friday.  Being on the ice that much and not having a good stretching routine would render me useless.  Your program has allowed me to continue to play 5 days a week.  Plus I participated in a 10 week Junior program (with AHL, Juniors, D-3, Midgets) this past summer and that was also 5 days a week.

Keep up the great work!

Eliminate your 'Weaknesses'

"Ultimate Goalie Training has had one positive effect on my game. Balance! We all have a weak side and a strong side.  I have always known my left was weaker but I never had a program to address the situation. Before Ultimate Goalie Training, I would use repetition to improve certain moves on my weak side. This program focuses on core programs that's helped my weak side & put more balance into my game. In just a few short weeks, I am noticing a difference on ice and during the exercises. I've lost a few pounds as well. So far it's been real good for me."

Ask yourself "How did I stop that?"

Hey Maria,

Just another update on my training with your Ultimate Goalie Training program. Almost immediately I noticed a positive effect on my game after starting your program. After one week I felt more in control of my movements in the crease. I have definately seen an improvement in my balance, both on and off the ice. It seems like I'm able to focus on the puck better as well.

Throughout my season I've made saves that I'd immediately think, "How did I stop that?" It's been great! Faster movements, faster hands, better balance! Being able to make stretching saves with a new found flexibility has been great as well. Anytime you can make that save that you and others know you had no business making, and hearing the rink fill with "oohs and aahs", that's an awesome feeling.

I just wanted to say, "thanks" again for putting this program together. It's been a great tool for me to build my physical game on. Thanks again.

The Secret is Out - They are Using UGT in Finland! 

Hi Maria!

First I must thank you for your great program. I  have been very interested about functional training and found in you program many consistents things with those (exercises) what I have been done with my goalies.

I think  that biggest thing in this program is that my goalies feel that the whole package is desgned for them and just for them. I don´t need motivate them to do things, they do it because they want improve and they feel this program really do it.

So thank you !

 Tired of Trainers who Don't Listen?

Really, you want to know how the UGT has helped me out on the ice?  You want to know how much Maria really listens to us goalies...?

The UGT system has helped me not only on the ice, but off the ice too.  My greatest success has been my flexibility and not being sore as much the day after.  Small steps and consistency is the key to progressing.  If you over doing it, i.e. stretch too much, you will be sore, just stretch as much in small movements as you can.  Maria will help you with any questions you have, she knows her stuff and I am thankful for her time and knowledge.

Over the years, I have relied on my athletism to play in goal, but over the years as many know that isn't enough.  Maria and the UGT has given me the knowledge I need to make my body better and more durable so I can continue to play at a level I am happy with.  Never playing any organized hockey until after I graduated college, I finally feel like I have some knowledge to pass along.  This program will help all types and levels of goalies.

Thank you Maria for the UGT and all your time.  

 Functional Off-Ice Training to Improve your On-Ice Performance!

After asking a few trainers/atheletes about proper stretching and warm-up excerises that are recommended for goalies, I was given a few good ones but nothing that would show any significant changes during a game so I took my search to the web.  After reviewing a few clips on youtube, I came across a few posted by Maria which really caught my attention. Her advice and methods lead to one thing, functionality.

Being a hybrid stand-up/butterfly goalie, I noticed an immediate difference in many areas of my game after applying her methods into my training program.  My lateral movement got quicker, my reflexes got sharper and my butterfly game improved tremendously. My teammates also were noticing a difference.  It's just a great feeling and playing both ball (rec) and now ice hockey (rec/competitive), I'm able to take my game up to a more competetive level.  

Whatever Type of Hockey You Play UGT Helps! 

I play recreational ball hockey in Barrie.  I've been working out in the gym for years, but nothing goalie specific until now.   Since using the Ultimate Goalie Training system, I've found my lateral movements and reflexes have improved drastically.  My butterfly has also widened due to increased flexibility.  I have nothing but good things to say about this program.  Goalies playing at any level would benefit from it. 

Ultimate Goalie Training builds on the Success of Maria's HOCKEYSTRONG Training System for Skaters.

There is a fine line between weight training and hockey training, the hockeystrong program is an all around, game changing curriculum that any serious hockey player should use.

I've been looking for a hockey training program that was versatile and completely improved my conditioning for hockey in every way, from strength to speed, agility, quickness and core. Hockeystrong is this and much more.

I can't say enough about hockeystrong. Thank you so much for your help. Hockeystrong is the best sports investment I ever made. Seriously!

Even Small Changes can Have a Positive Effect

Hi Maria!

"I just wanted to thank you for all the tips. I have been doing your stretches everyday and there helping a lot. I stretch everyday and ever since I have added your stretches my hips and groin feel great! I am really enjoying the core exercises and speed training. Thanks."