Veteran goaltending coach and youth hockey leader Steve Carroll was recently featured as 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 Olivia King. Carroll’s episode provides listeners with a thoughtful look at his journey in hockey, his coaching philosophies, and his perspective on goaltender development at all levels.
During the podcast, Carroll reflects on his own playing career — from his formative years playing high school hockey at Edina under legendary coach Willard Ikola to his collegiate success at Minnesota State University, Mankato — and discusses how those experiences shaped him as both a player and coach. He shares insights into what it takes to coach goalies effectively and the unique mindset required to succeed between the pipes.
Listeners also get a behind-the-scenes view of Carroll’s work running the Carroll Goalie School, a respected development program that has helped young goaltenders build fundamentals, confidence, and resilience. Throughout the interview, Steve emphasizes the importance of treating goalies as people first — understanding their challenges on and off the ice and fostering growth in a positive, engaging environment.
Here is a link to the podcast.
