I was recently a guest on the “Talk Goalie to Me” podcast, a show dedicated to deep conversations about the goalie position and hockey development hosted by former University of Minnesota and St. Thomas University goalie Olivia King. The episode provides listeners with a thoughtful look at my journey in hockey, my coaching philosophies, and […]
We had just wrapped up a team meeting after my senior season at Mankato State in 1981 when my coach told me I had been named a Top 10 finalist for a new award honoring the best player in men’s college hockey. It was called the Hobey Baker Award, named after a former Princeton athlete. […]
CGS gives goalies the proper training and attention they need to maximize development. By enrolling in our programs, goalies will improve their individual skills, self-confidence and elevate their game to new levels in a challenging, upbeat and fun learning environment. Our expert coaches use their extensive playing and coaching experience to teach the goalies what […]
Every year at this time, the memories of playing in the Minnesota State Boys High School Hockey Tournament come flooding back. I was fortunate to have the opportunity to play goalie in the eight-team state hockey tournament during my senior year at Edina-East High School in 1977. The 33rd annual tournament was played at the […]
Just because a kid signs up to play goalie doesn’t mean they should be shutout from coaching. I recently wrote an article about coaching today’s goalies. It’s designed to help youth hockey coaches understand how to help the kids who play, I think, the most important position on a team. Too often though, coaches forget […]
We’re hosting weekend sessions at convenient Minnesota locations this fall to help goalies prepare for tryouts and upcoming season. Clinics are set for Edina, Richfield, St. Michael-Albertville and Sauk Rapids. Reserve a spot for your goalie by visiting our website. CGS, which is now in its 30th year, provides game changing clinics for boys and […]
Here is a link to a story to a story about the Carroll Goalie School that aired on Minnesota Public Radio. https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/11/26/pwhl-inspires-young-girls-to-dream-of-pro-hockey-career
Here is an article about Coach Carroll’s involvement with goalie camps done by The Rink Live.
We just produced a video showing what CGS is all about. Hear from a parent, who is a former goalie, about how impressed he was with the clinic his son attended.
Registration for our 2024 clinics is underway. We’re hosting 11 clinics in Minnesota and Iowa on select weekends during June-September. You are encouraged to register early for best selection. “I’m proud of the reputation we’ve earned for developing quality, fundamentally-sound goaltenders,” said director Steve Carroll, a two-time NCAA National Champion and Hall of Fame goalie […]
