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JUNE/JULY 2017 USAHOCKEYMAGAZINE.COM // 27 G rowing up in the tiny Texas town of Parker, Justin Goldman knows firsthand the limitations that some young goalies have when they fall in love with the position but may not have access to ice or the proper training to pursue their dreams. That's why the founder of The Goalie Guild created the Periodic Table of Goaltending Elements, a multi-faceted project that helps goalies improve their knowledge and under- standing of the posi- t i o n e v e n w h e n t h e y c a n ' t g e t t o a rink. Goldman has teamed up with illus- t r a t o r K a t h y Po l o t o c r e a t e a c o l - or-coded periodic table that features 131 of the most commonly-used terms, techniques and tactics associated with the g oaltending position. They are displayed in an easy-to-read diagram modeled after a scientific periodic table associated with a high school chemistry class. There is also a workbook and a set of flashcards that provide detailed descriptions of the various "elements." It's a project that is meant to create a multi-functional learning tool designed to help young goalies improve their on-ice skills with easy to follow off-ice lessons that promote learning in both group and individual settings. "This is a holistic approach to devel- opment," Goldman said. "Everyone knows that goaltending is 90 percent mental. The terms featured in the table are the most basic, common terms used hear. This helps streamline a lot of the language these young goalies will hear. Having this off ice training tool will help them process their learning curve quicker and empower them to develop their understanding of the position." Part of the proceeds from this proj- ect go to providing scholarships for underprivileged and undereducated goalies and goalie coaches around the United States. The Periodic Table Of Goaltending Elements Breaks Down Position To Its Basic Form SETTING THE TABLE VIEW THE TABLE