# The Truth about Spring Hockey | Episode 137

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Podcast: [Goalie Science](https://stenobird.com/podcast/goalie-science-5946586)
Published: 2026-01-19T10:21:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode, Jamie and Derek start with a quick life update and a fun detour into Ottawa’s latest off-ice rumors before pivoting into a bigger conversation: youth hockey politics and how development systems often work against the athlete. Jamie shares what he’s running into while trying to bring education workshops to organizations outside of Fox, and why “fear of losing players” drives a lot of resistance. The core of the episode centers around a listener question: what should spring and summer look like for an elite 2014 goalie with big goals—especially when it comes to spring hockey, off-ice training, and private goalie coaching. The guys break down when spring hockey is useful (and when it’s just extra volume), why environment matters as much as training, and why semi-private goalie training often beats 1-on-1 lessons for development. They finish with a discussion on choosing teams, why goalies don’t need to chase the “best” roster, and how confidence is built through daily preparation and resilience—not external validation.

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