We are excited about our 39th year of camps. The spring women's clinic is in its second decade and our goalie camps are approaching the 40-year mark (summer of 2013!) We hope you consider one of the many options we offer, all of which are designed to help you play better and enjoy the game more. The fact that we are in our 39th year is living testimony to what thousands of hockey players have enjoyed by coming to us for instruction. - Joe

THE STAFF

Joe Bertagna will be present at each school. A graduate of Arlington High School and Harvard University, Joe is considered one of the premiere goalie coaches in the United States today. A former Harvard University goaltender, Joe's resume includes six seasons as goalie coach of the Boston Bruins and he also served in that capacity with the 1994 U.S. Olympic Team. While with Boston, he enjoyed two trips to the Stanley Cup Finals (1988 and 1990). In addition to Joe, more than 20 other coaches will work during the summer of 2012, many drawn from active college and professional goaltenders. The Marlboro Camp will be co-directed by Mike Geragosian, one of the area's most experienced goalie coaches. Joe works fulltime in college hockey as commissioner of the Hockey East Association and as Executive Director of the American Hockey Coaches Association. Joe's ability to attract college and professional goalies to the staff insures that the most current techniques will be part of the curriculum.

THE BERTAGNA GOALTENDING PHILOSOPHY

While Joe and his staff are proud of the spring women's clinic, Joe first made his name as a goalie coach. Joe Bertagna believes in emphasizing the mental aspects of playing goal, while covering all fundamentals on the ice as well. While techniques have changed over the years, the importance of positioning and rebound control remain the building blocks of the position. Goalies will receive age appropriate instruction from New England's best staff.

"Positioning and anticipating are the keys to good goaltending. Knowing 'how to play goal' is as important as physical skills."

"We embrace the observations of the great Jacques Plante, who said, 'Goaltending is 50% talent, 25% positioning, and 25% concentration.'"

YOUTH PROGRAM GOALTENDING INSTRUCTION

Joe offers personalized goalie training at a number of small ice surfaces in the Greater Boston area. During the summer, Joe offers Wednesday night training at the MicroIce Center in North Andover, MA. In-season, Joe uses the Holland Arena in Woburn, MA.

Summer Small Group Goalie Instruction, Wednesday nights in July and August, 6:00-7:00 p.m. @ MicroIce Center in North Andover, MA

Fall/Winter Small Group Goalie Instruction, Sunday afternoons, September through March, 12:10-1:10 p.m.@ Holland Arena in Woburn, MA

Click here to download the application and for more information on dates and times

YOUTH PROGRAM GOALTENDING INSTRUCTION

Joe Bertagna and his staff are available to work with youth hockey programs during the winter. During the winter of 2011-2012, Joe helped teams from the following programs: Beverly YHA, Brattleboro (VT) YHA, Brookline YHA, Cape Cod Waves, Framingham YHA, Needham YHA, Newburyport YHA, North Star (Westboro, MA) YHA, Top Gun, and Yarmouth-Dennis YHA. Joe also serves as goalie coach for St. Sebastian's School. Joe will tailor a program for your needs. Frequently, he directs on-ice clinics. He will observe games and issue written reports. He will arrange to speak to parents and coaches. He has also assisted in tryout evaluations. If you are interested in any of these services, contact Joe at jbertagna@comcast.net.

JOE'S DVDs

Championship Productions of Ames, Iowa, hired Joe to produce a series of instructional DVDs on goaltending. They are available at a discounted rate for Joe's clientele. DVDs are available at Joe's schools and can also be ordered through Joe's web site bertagnagoaltending.com.

SCHOOL FORMAT

Joe Bertagna makes sure that all goalies receive age/skill appropriate instruction. Goalies will be placed in groups of three or four, each with its own coach, and goalies will be divided by age and skill so both the instruction and the shooters are just right for them.

FACILITIES

The following rinks will be used this spring and summer: BEDFORD, MA: The Edge Sports Center; BURLINGTON, MA: Ice Palace; HAMILTON, MA: The Pingree School; MARLBORO, MA: N.E. Sports Center; NORTH ANDOVER, MA: MicroIce Center

RATES (Same since 2007!)

5-Day Goalie Sessions: $350; 4-Day Goalie Sessions: $320; Wednesday Goalie Nights in No. Andover: $60/session for four or more; $70 walk-ons. Adult Women's Hockey Skills Clinic (Monday nights from April 16-June 18, 7:20-8:40 pm): $260

Applications must be accompanied by a $150 deposit with the balance due on camp first day. (Entire amount needed for Spring Women's Clinic.)

DOLLARS & CENTS

• Due to an increase in families requesting late changes, there are NO refunds after July 1.

• Any family sending more than one member or anyone signing up for two weeks will receive a $25 discount on the second application.

ALSO NOTE...

This is NOT a boarding camp. Joe will provide lists of motels and hotels close to each rink upon request (as well as directions to each rink.) Each Camper receives a mesh jersey and a free gift hat.

QUESTIONS?

Call Joe at his Hockey East Office via 781-245-2122 (days) or at 978-283-2662 (home); Fax via 781/245-2492; E-Mail via jbertagna@comcast.net. (Best way to get a quick response is via e-mail!)