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Although goalie IQ is important, it's even more important to have the basic skills need- ed to perform in a game. That's why the Goalie Zone provides skill specific clinics that provide more in-depth coaching and focus on specific skills such as footwork, stick han- dling and save selection. This gives goalies a chance to fine-tune their skills and get thor- ough instruction on the skills being taught. The specific coaching and unique coaching methods provided at Goalie Zone appeals to goalies across the Puget Sound. It has also created a well-connected community of parents, coaches and goalies across the state. Families from numerous associations, who would not have met otherwise, have made connections with one another and become one big goalie community. Throughout the time Goalie Zone has been active, goalies from different asso- ciations, age groups and skill levels have developed relationships with one another, producing a positive learning environment. During sessions at Goalie Zone, all goalies are supportive of one another and they often find ways to help their peers when they might be struggling. Additionally, the coaching methods and knowledge utilized during clinics has spread to many different associations. Parents, coaches and goalies have started using the information in their own practices to develop the skills of themselves or others. The Goalie Zone has been a great commod- ity for the goalie community of Seattle. As the coaches continue to spread their knowledge to eager goalies, the community continues to flourish. " We make it our own and build the cul- t u r e o f a p o s i t i o n i n a s p o r t t h a t , i n my opinion, is the most difficult mentally and physically that there is out there," Moore said. " You have a group of great coaches that are there to create a culture that needs to be expanded upon in the Northwest and across America and throughout hockey in general because it's fun." P Taylor Moe is a former goalie and a current journalism major at Rochester Institute of Technology. JUNE 2022 USAHOCKEYMAGAZINE.COM // 43 V I D E O : S Y N T H E T I C I C E I N A C T I O N Goalies of all skill levels and ages from around the state of Washington flock to Seattle to attend the Goalie Zone clinics.