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Goalie Factory

North Stars Goalie Factory

The Goalie Factory initiative goes beyond being just a McKinney North Stars program — it represents a shift in how we approach goaltender development in Texas.

Our goals are simple:

  • Provide the best goalie development experience in the state
  • Keep kids excited about the position through engaging, athletic training
  • Retain multi-sport, well-rounded athletes in net

Here’s how we plan to bring this vision to life:

1. Practice Curriculum Leadership by Chris Johansen & Hunter Leisner

  • Coach Chris and Coach Hunter will design and lead the practice plans for all goalies, ensuring consistency and quality.
  • Goaltenders are not there to be “shooting targets” — they are there to develop as athletes.
  • Training will emphasize:
  • Athleticism
  • Skating
  • Competing - Game scenarios

2. House League Integration & 8U Philosophy

  • We will collaborate with the DSMHL house league to:
  • Educate parents and coaches about the importance of not having full-time 8U goalies
  • Rotate all players through the position in a fun, low-pressure way
  • Focus on athleticism and creativity, rather than pigeonholing kids into a goalie identity at age 7

3. Monday Night Goalie Sessions – Our Development Flagship

  • These dedicated sessions, led by Chris Johansen, will continue to be the centerpiece of our goalie programming.
  • The sessions will be:
  • Progressive, structured, and consistent in their development focus
  • High intensity
  • Centered on technique, movement, and FUN

4. Video Review

  • Every North Star goalie will receive professional video review, led by Chris Johansen.
  • Chris will review games and write a detailed analysis of the game.
  • This allows for detailed analysis and personalized feedback to help goalies elevate their performance.

Summary

The Goalie Factory initiative is about more than just McKinney — it’s about setting the standard for goaltender development across Texas. Our focus is on the long-term health of the position and the kids who play it. If we get it right, goalies will thrive in Mckinney.

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