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Indiana University--Bloomington (IN)
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2 years
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Qualified Private Coach
Passed Coach Course
Sam Sheahan
Ice Hockey
SILVER
“Fans go wild when they see a goalie make what looks like a great save, but chances are what they are seeing is a save that was made from being out of position.” – Mike Richter View all coaching experience
This coach is unavailable to take clients at this time.
Training Locations
- North Shore Ice Arena, 2111 Founders Drive, Northbrook, IL
- Johnny's Icehouse, 1350 W Madison St, Chicago, IL
- Robert Crown Center, 1701 Main Street, Evanston, IL
Coach is willing to travel up to 50 miles
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Adults, Kids, Teenagers
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Goalie
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Skating
Credentials
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Indiana University--Bloomington (IN)
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2 years
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Qualified Private Coach
Passed Coach Course
Services
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Adults, Kids, Teenagers
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Goalie
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Skating
More About Coach Sam
I've been playing and coaching for more than 20 years. The game today is about speed and edgework, and goalies are not exceptions. Control of your edges, both upright and while in a butterfly; controlling your body and making efficient movements; explosive recoveries in proper form. These are the new fundamentals and this is how we'll take your game to the next level.
As a team coach with the Chicago Jets & Chicago Spitfires, I tailor these concepts specifically for each goalie. I coach goalies as young as 6-years-old to understand and execute these skills.
If I can get a 6-year-old to make impossible saves, why can’t you?
Collegiate:
American Collegiate Hockey Association, Division 1 (Indiana University)
Junior A:
North American Hockey League (Tier II Junior A)
Central States Hockey League (Tier III Junior A)
Minnesota Junior Hockey League (Tier III Junior A)
High School/Club:
3x Varsity starting goaltender (Latin School of Chicago)
2x Metro All Star (Chicago Metropolitan High School Hockey League - Varsity)
1x All League, starting goaltender (Northern Illinois Hockey League - U18)
- Skating techniques: Are you comfortable on your edges? You will be.
- Efficient movement + Balance: Control your body. No holes, no goals.
- Rebound control: Minimize second and third chance opportunities.
- Puck handling: Help your own cause, get the puck up the ice.
- Agility + Recovery: Get to the spot, and get their fast.
- Reaction time: At today's pace, fractions of a second matter.
- Anticipation + Awareness: Read the play, beat the play.
- Mental focus: The #1 reason most goalies don't reach their potential.
All the stuff that gets you between the puck and the net.
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Client Reviews
John (CoachUp client)
Sam only showed up one of three sessions. No message in advance.
Anthony (CoachUp client)
Had a great first skate. Excited for the next one
Elizabeth K. (Testimonial)
Coach Sam has improved our 7 year old daughter’s fundamental goalie skills by miles! This has not only helped her make more saves, but more importantly has built up her confidence in the net. Coach Sam makes ice-time fun and enjoyable for the kids, which allows for a successful season of learning and progression. Thanks to Coach Sam, our daughter has been able to secure 4 shutouts this season (and counting) and decrease her goals against by over half!
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