Goalie Training

Goalie Training at Skillz Hockey Center – Scottsdale, AZ

Elite Goalie Development in the Desert

Coach Jack Del Soldato’s curriculum brings the systematic pro-style development model he learned in Switzerland’s National League directly to goalies training at Skillz Hockey Center Scottsdale.

This isn’t recreational goalie coaching — it’s a complete development pathway, scaled appropriately for each athlete’s age and skill level.

A Complete Goalie Development System

Every goalie receives structured coaching across the key pillars of elite performance:

1) Technical Excellence

Built around modern goaltending foundations with Skillz-level attention to detail:

• Modern butterfly + hybrid techniques
• Precise positioning & depth control
• Angle play mechanics and save selection
• Elite movement patterns (shuffles, T-push, recoveries, slides)
• Balance, coordination, and athletic development
• Hand skills, glove work & stick control

2) Game Intelligence

Goalies don’t just stop pucks — they control outcomes.

• Situational awareness & reading plays early
• Decision-making under pressure
• Anticipation training + visual tracking
• Developing “goalie IQ” through real-scenario application
• Puck management, breakouts, and communication

3) Mental & Physical Preparation

The best goalies win mentally before the puck drops:

• Reflex & reaction training protocols
• Focus, reset routines, and composure training
• Building habits that transfer into games
• Personalized goal setting & progress tracking
• Confidence-building through structured development

Skillz Facility Advantage

Training at Skillz isn’t like training anywhere else. Coach Jack uses the Skillz environment to accelerate progress through:

• High-rep training systems
• Controlled development sessions (fast feedback, fast improvement)
• Professional coaching structure
• Optional video feedback and coaching review
• Equipment optimization support to ensure goalies are set up for success

Truly Individualized Training (No Cookie-Cutter Coaching)

Every goalie’s development plan is customized based on:

• Current skill level & technical proficiency
• Age-appropriate physical and cognitive development
• Strengths to leverage + weaknesses to rebuild
• Competitive goals (recreational, club, high school, AAA, juniors, college)
• Learning style, mindset, and personality

This is how real development happens: personal, structured, consistent.

The Professional Difference

Coach Jack has developed goalies in pro environments and built winners as a head coach. That means he understands what separates:

“good coaching” from transformational development.

At Skillz Hockey Center, Jack’s program doesn’t just teach technique — it builds:

• Confident athletes
• Calm, resilient competitors
• Game-smart goalies
• Strong foundations that last as levels increase

MEET COACH JACK DEL SOLDATO

Skillz Hockey Center’s Elite International Goaltending Coach

Skillz Hockey Center is proud to bring world-class goalie development to Scottsdale with Coach Jack Del Soldato — an elite international coach with professional playing and coaching experience in Switzerland’s top leagues.

Jack’s background is rare in youth hockey: he doesn’t just teach drills — he develops goalies with the structure, habits, and detail used at the highest levels of the game.

Professional Playing Pedigree

Jack played professionally as a goaltender for HC Fribourg-Gottéron in Switzerland’s National League (Swiss equivalent of the NHL). That high-level experience gives him firsthand insight into:

• What it takes to compete under pressure
• How elite goalies train, prepare, and think
• The difference between “practice reps” and game-ready execution

Proven Coaching Excellence

Jack’s coaching career has produced results at every level — from developing junior talent to leading programs as a head coach.

Key experience includes:

• Goalkeeper Coach, HC Fribourg-Gottéron (National League):
  Responsible for developing all goalies in the organization, specializing in the physical, mental, and technical training that elevates athletes to elite levels — including progressing goalies into National League environments.
• Head Coach, HC Vannerie 90:
  Transformed a last-place team into a top contender, finishing 2nd overall and reaching the State Cup Final.
• Head Coach, Fribourg University:
  Led athletes through structured player development, recruiting, and international tournament competition.

A Skillz-Level Commitment to Development

At Skillz Hockey Center, we don’t believe goalies should be an afterthought.

Whether your goalie is learning fundamentals or pushing toward travel hockey / Tier 1 / High School / Junior pathways, Coach Jack delivers the same professional detail and care that defined his career — now built into a system designed specifically for Skillz athletes.

Pricing

Private 1 on 1: (60 minute session)
Trial Session: $99.95 – discounted rate for your initial session
Single session: $129.95

Packages:
5 session package: $124.95 per session ($624.75)- save $25*
*5 session package includes $100 off game/practice evaluation. Coach Jack will attend game or practice and provide feedback and evaluation to help create a customized training program to suit. (addt’l value $100)
10 session package: $119.95 per session ($1199.50)- save $100**
**10 session package includes game/practice evaluation. Coach Jack will attend game or practice and provide feedback and evaluation to help create customized training program to suit. (addt’l value $199)

Private 2 on 1: (60 minute session)
Buddy sessions: $99.95 per player – buddy up with another goalie and save $30 per player when book and train with your buddy

Game/Practice evaluation: (without package above)
$199 per game/practice
Coach Jack will attend game or practice and provide feedback and evaluation to help create customized training program to suit.

*stay tuned for Group Sessions and Goalie Camp options launching soon!