Testimonials

Here’s what goalie parents are saying about their child’s experience at the Carroll Goalie School.

TESTIMONIALS FROM PARENTS OF CGS PARTICIPANTS
“Our son has been attending the Carroll Goalie School for three years. The clinics are well designed and keep the players moving. The content is focused and the coaches aren’t afraid to provide the appropriate instruction. We love these clinics and they have become the standard we hold other programs to.”
Paul Zackery, Apple Valley, Minn.

“The coaches that CGS has are the best in the business – they interact so well with the goalies, the students don’t even realize how hard they are working. My son gains more in three, two-hour sessions than in any of the week-long camps he has attended.”
Bud Samms, Cambridge, Iowa“

My daughter’s love for being a goalie was renewed and strengthened in just the first hour of the camp! Each day brought different skills taught in a supportive and fun environment that kids of all ages and skill sets benefited from!”
Becky Moore, Cheyenne, Wyoming

“Steve Carroll and his team are amazing! They have elevated my son’s skills and fostered his love for the game and being a goalie!
Cecilia Teeuwen, Minneapolis, Minn.

“I think the biggest thing is the coaching staff here makes it fun. Each year we try to get the boys to one of the camps and it’s been pivotal in getting them ready for the fall or a little tune-up going into the playoffs and other parts of the year. We can definitely tell the difference when they come to the Carroll Goalie School.”
Shane Hudella, Hastings, Minn. 

“Anthony has been to several goalie schools over the last two years. He has the most fun with Carroll and feels he learns the most with Carroll.”
Matt Muellner, Blaine, Minn.

“Our daughter really enjoyed the school and wants to come back again next year.”
Lorin Hatch, Golden Valley, Minn.

“Carroll Goalie School does an amazing job at their clinics helping goalies develop their skills and have fun doing it. Every clinic has an amazing group of coaches to help all the goalies learn and develop their skills. Every year my goalie attends I can see his skills improving. He loves attending Carroll Goalie School clinics.”  
Tina DeLeeuw, Cambridge, Minn.

“Every year, ever since he was eight, he seems to get so excited about being at CGS, you just can’t get enough of that as a parent. The positive environment and it’s just a lot of fun for him. We’ll be back, you’ll see us for a while.”
Shelley Peterson, Becker, Minn.

“Very well put together. A lot of good drills to keep my daughter moving, working hard and learning. Most of all she had a great time.”
Shawn Kline, Baldwin, Wis.

“Our daughter has done the Tryout Tune-up for the past two years. CGS does a great job building her confidence and preparing her for another season.”
Darin Sorenson, St. Michael, Minn.

“I was amazed at how organized and well run Carroll Goalie School was. The group size was small so stations moved fast and the athletes were able to stay busy and learning.”
Holly Pemble, Rosemount, Minn.

“My daughter loved the Intro to Goaltending class. She went in not even knowing how to put on her gear or move well in it, and left knowing many basics which she could demonstrate to me outside of the clinic.”
Whitley Montgomery, Bloomington, Minn.

“Over the past couple years my son has attended several goalie camps, in and out of state. This was the first camp that he was excited to wake up for in the morning and had a smile on his face after hard work. Thank you for reigniting his passion!”
Lindsey Mieras, Brooklyn Park, Minn.

“My son not only gained confidence, but also new skills to help him grow! He was able to meet new kids as well as an amazing staff. He can’t wait to return again!”
Jason, Little Falls, Minn.

“Carroll Goalie School helped our daughter improve her skills tremendously. All three coaches did an excellent job pushing them and teaching them skills. She even made a few friends along the way which was an added bonus!”
Jenica Adams, Rosemount, Minn.

“My son Drake has attended the CGS the last two years since he has become a goalie and he loves it. The coaches are the best and make it fun while learning and improving my so s goalie skills.”
Justin Hoffman, Granger, Iowa

“My 8-year-old completed the intermediate skills clinic. He learned so much and we had a great experience.”
Charles Bland, Big Lake, Minn.

“Our goalie had a great time with the coaches and other goalies. That was his first all goalie camp and he had a blast. Look forward to more camps in the future.”
Brent Baar, Maplewood, Minn.

“Audrey was pushed to do her best while being supported by the the coaches. When she wanted to quit, the coaches talked to her and pumped her up and she was ready to get back to it. She liked all of the drills and wants to do them at home!!”
Molly Smith, Ramsey, Minn.

“We have loved every minute of each of the clinics we have participated in. The coaches enthusiasm and dedication to each goalie can be seen on and off ice. Thank you for providing the BEST camp experience.”
MaKayla Nemmers, longtime supporter, Bondurant, Iowa

“Good, friendly coaches.”
Mike Valento, Princeton, Minn.

“Our son had a lot of fun and was very excited to have the opportunity to learn goalie skills.”
Nick Bucklin, Des Moines, Iowa

“My son is a newer goalie and needed help with fundamentals. The Carroll Goalie School made learning personalized and fun. It was a great experience and we will definitely be back next year.”
Kacie Sires, Des Moines, Iowa

“Thanks to Coach Carroll and the entire staff for making goalie camp both fun and developmental. My son Sawyer really enjoyed the instructors, drills and personalized feedback. The time and location of the clinic was also very convenient for us!”
Chris Rainen, Eagan, Minn.

“We were very impressed with the level on interaction between the coaches and the players. The ratio between coaches and players was great! The staff was engaged with my daughter and provided feedback throughout. My daughter came off the ice on the first day tired and with a smile on her face. She was excited for the next session. We’d definitely sign her up again in the future.”
Patrick Erikson, Otsego, Minn.

“Great coaching, content, and experience. The intermediate skills clinic was my son’s first training with CGS as well as his first training beyond a few beginner goaltending clinics elsewhere. We really enjoyed the two-hour training blocks, where he was introduced to new skills and challenged at a perfect level. We’ll be keeping an eye on future clinic offerings with CGS. Thanks for the great experience.”
John Norri, Burnsville, Minn.

“This is the second year my son has attended CGS and he is already looking forward to next years camp. Coaches are full of information and work well with the goalies.”
Tim Kelsey, Prior Lake, Minn.

“The excellent ratio of coaches to student was perfect, made even better by the quality of the coaches – their knowledge and ability to convey that to an 11-year-old in a way that makes him want to be a better goalie.”
Harry Samms, Cambridge, Minn.

“My second year 10u goalie enjoyed the program. She had fun while better learning her skills. I was very impressed with the coaches especially how they showed her specific moves in great detail. They knew how to keep the kids engaged. The program was filled with a lot of information and was fun at the same time.”
Darin Sorenson, Hanover, Minn.

“Great to have goalie specific training, in a brand new venue, with different drills and skills developed each day.”
Matthew Tessau, West Des Moines, Iowa

“My son had a great time. He was able to time this camp so that he can roll what he learned into his summer league, so it couldn’t have been more perfect.”
Katie Van Campen, Red Wing, Minn.

“Great School!”
Aubrey Ward, Waukee, Iowa

“My son had a great first experience at Carroll Goalie School. He had fun and was excited to head back to camp each day.”
Kira Camp, St. Paul, Minn.

“My daughter came into the Intro to Goaltending camp having never put on goalie pads. She is seven. She told me that she was going to either like goalie camp and become a goalie or stop playing hockey. On our way home, my daughter told me that I could give back her rented player gear. She was a goalie now.”
Bethany Aaker, Austin, Minn.

“This is our second year in a row coming to CGS and each year I walk out more happy. We go to a couple camps a year and CGS is by far my daughter’s favorite to go to.” ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Nikki Woodard, LaCrescent, Minn.

“Great Goalie Camp!”
Terry Haas, Yankton South Dakota

“This was Keegan’s first goalie camp and instruction outside of our association. As a first year squirt he hasn’t had a lot goalie specific training and you could see the improvement as each drill and days went on. He was very nervous to attend but walked off the ice the first night asking to sign up again next year. All the coaches were friendly and did great explaining the drills to him. I am currently filling this out watching him at his 3v3 league and you see the confidence and difference in him.”
Tim Kelsey, Prior Lake, Minn. 

“Professional and fun environment for goalies of all ages! My son said this is by far his favorite camp!”
Julie Grafnitz, Big Lake, Minn.

“Our son has been attending Carroll Goalie School camps for years and each year he feels he’s improving/fine tuning his skills while having a lot of fun!”
Ted Butler, Andover, Minn. 

“Steve and his team do a great job balancing the coaching and having fun.”
William Robinson, St. Michael, Minn. 

“The coaches worked so well with everyone at different levels. We loved how they kept our daughter motivated through the entire session and wanting to come back for more.”
Sarah Malone, Shakopee, Minn. 

“This was his first goalie training camp and he really enjoyed the training. I appreciated the time coaches took to help each skater if they were struggling with a skill.”
Nicole Fuechtmann, Little Falls, Minn. 

“Great job! Thanks.”
Kris Weiby, Chanhassen, Minn. 

“My son Jt said he learned a lot about footwork and positioning of his body to the puck and we practiced the next day and I could tell the improvement he has made.”
Jeff Peterson, LaCrescent, Minn.

“This is my son’s second year of clinics. He looks forward to these as other clinics don’t give goalies much attention other than a target for the shooters. This clinic builds my son’s confidence to help him work harder.”
Brian Roussell, Rochester, Minn. 

“I feel like my daughter came out having a better understanding of the goalie techniques. She was extremely motivated by the praise and wanted to please the coaches.”
Kristi, Bloomington, Minn. 

“My son had a great time while building on his fundamentals.”
Paul Barnes, Albertville, Minn. 

“Great goalie camp!”
Terry Haas, Yankton, South Dakota

“Travelled all the way from Montana, to experience top notch, one-on-one training from Coach Carroll and his staff. Excellent drills and great use of allotted time to maximize comprehensive training in an enjoyable environment.”
Matt Eurich, Miles City, Montana

“I was so impressed with your passion and kindness for the kids. I could tell within seconds that you are an amazing coach. Thanks for everything this weekend. My son will never forget this weekend.”
Tim C., Duluth, Minn.

“Our daughter loves CGS more than any other in the area. She has fun, loves the format, enjoys the coaches and improves.”
Shawn Moudry, Farmington, Minn.

“Our son just finished his first season as summer goalie and expressed an interest in attending a camp. While the timing and location may have been driving factors in our choice to go to CGS, we can’t imagine going anywhere else in the future. Our son loved the variety of skill stations, the ability to connect with other goalies, and positional focus as well as challenging each participant depending on their need. Thanks for providing this opportunity.”
Brian Steinhorst, Blaine, Minn.

“Fantastic school, a great way to maintain and improve goaltending skills as they prepare for the winter season! The coaches all make it fun for the kids!”
Matt Wegleitner, Lino Lakes, Minn. 

“This is the 3rd year our son has attended Carroll Goalie School Clinic. Every clinic we have seen a drastic improvement in his technique, and concentration! Mr. Carroll is an extraordinary teacher and roll model for ALL level’s of goalies! And, the assistant coaches on the ice, are ALL top notch! They all share the “Kid’s First” mentality – making sure that EVERY goalie has an amazing time learning and developing their skills!”
John Janu, Sartell, Minn.

“Excellent preparation for the beginning of the season.”
Kristin M Sehmann, Ames, Iowa.

“My daughter looks forward to coming to the Carroll Goalie School each year (this is our 2nd year) she has so much fun during the school and yet learns so much! Thank you!”
Amanda Jeurissen, Big Lake, Minn.

“The years of experience definitely show.”
Nick Benjamin, Superior, Wis.

“Joey really enjoyed his experience this weekend! He gained skills, confidence, and had a lot of fun surrounded by other goalies his age.”
Angela Neumeyer, Hartland, Wis.

“This was my son’s first goalie school and he loved it! The day after camp, he had a game and carried his team to victory. It was great to see tangible results so quickly.”
Ryan Marth, Minneapolis, Minn.

“My son thinks that the tryout tune-up camp is the best camp that he goes to. He thinks it’s a great balance of skating and drills to get him ready for the beginning of his association season. He started it as a mite and will continue until he’s a Bantam. Thanks for the great weekend and the encouragement the kids get from you and your staff!
Michael Shroat, Minneapolis, Minn.

“I am a long-time hockey coach and also a goalie dad. I thought this was a great camp for my son. I recorded some of the drills and plan to incorporate them into my practices this fall. I thought they did a great job with skill development while keeping it fun for the goalies. We will definitely make the trip back from Omaha next summer (and probably bring a few more goalies with us).”
Greg Smith, Omaha, Nebraska.

“Our son learned a lot about goaltending and had a blast doing it. We will be back for more camps for sure.”
Steve Foster, Mason City, Iowa.

“Wow, Steve and his crew run a great program. My sons never complained when coming off the ice tired and were eager to get up and go to the ice early the next day. My oldest said he loved it and “by the way dad, we are doing this again next year.”
Mike Swenson, Savage, Minn.

“This is our second time with Steve Carroll. We love the camp, from the good price/value, coaching, ice time, and skills that are developed. The only reason it is our second time is the travel distance. We have younger children, work, and other issues that sometimes make it difficult to attend the camp from where we live. As long as our son continues to have fun, love hockey, and love being a tender… then we will find a way to attend Steve Carroll’s camp, especially since our children are older now. Once again we highly recommend Steve’s camp/clinics. He is very knowledgeable, has a great heart, and truly loves helping the kids. Thank you Steve and coaches for another great, successful camp, which our son Ethan Kalafatich truly enjoyed!”
Brian & Jamie Kalafatich, Mahtomedi, Minn.

“CGS does a great job working with the goalies on all aspects of the game. My daughter thoroughly enjoyed her time at camp.”
Troy Iverson, Farmington, Minn.

“After attending the introductory session, my daughter could not wait to go again. We signed her up for the Intermediate session just weeks later and she had another great experience. We are sure to continue with Carroll Goalie Schools for years to come.”
Courtney Brod, Woodbury, Minn.

“This was our son’s first ever goalie specific training. The coaches took their time with him when he didn’t understand something and helped him get it right. Our son left the rink sweaty, tired and ready to do it all over again!”
Dana, Waterloo, Iowa.

“My son has been going to Carroll Goalie School for several years and its the only one that he looks forward to. Coach Carroll and his staff are very knowledgeable and work great with the kids. If you are unsure of where to go, this is the camp for your goalie to be at. They learn but most of all, they have fun.”
Lewis Seguin, Austin, Minn.

“I would highly recommend CGS…goalies have a fun time learning new skills. Very professional coaches and great locations.”
Joyce Birchard, Willmar, Minn.