North Shore Goalie Academy Experience
Who We Are
Our Methodology
What We Offer
We are a goalie training organization focused on growing and strengthening the level of Illinois high school goaltending. We are comprised of successful former Illinois high school goaltenders with a passion for giving back and helping goalies reach the next level
What We Offer
Our Methodology
What We Offer
We offer preseason, mid-season and end-of-season bootcamps specifically for U14-U18 goalies to get them acclimated quickly to the speed of high school hockey, keep them sharp during the season and break out of bad habits. We also offer semi-private and private lessons
Our Methodology
Our Methodology
Our Methodology
Our bootcamps are designed to be interactive and engaging and features both on and off ice training. Our on ice sessions are focused on teaching the newest techniques to find which methods work best for each goalie. Our off ice training features workouts, video sessions, goalie to goalie discussions and Q&A sessions
High School Preseason Bootcamp
What is the High School Preseason Bootcamp?
The High School Preseason Bootcamp is meant to be a chance for goalies to fine tune their game and get into shape before tryouts. It is also meant to help incoming 8th graders get acclimated to the speed of high school hockey shooters
Who is the Bootcamp For?
The Bootcamp is open to all U14-U18 goalies who are interested in growing their game while also getting ready for tryouts
What will you learn?
Over the course of the Bootcamp, goalies will fine tune their game by working on fundamentals, learning new techniques taught by today's NHL coaches and receiving instant video feedback. We will use a small station focused approach while keeping it challenging by introducing props such as white pucks, mini pucks and more.
Off ice sessions will focus on the mental side of the game through discussion and film and informing goalies on possible paths beyond high school hockey
When and where is the Bootcamp?
The Bootcamp will be run out of Northbrook Sports Center in Northbrook, Illinois on the following dates:
7/29 - 6:40-9:40 PM
7/30 - 6:25-9:25 PM
8/1 - 5:40-7:10 PM
8/5 - 6:40-9:40 PM
8/6 - 6:25-9:25 PM
8/8 - 5:40-7:10 PM
Who will be coaching the Bootcamp?
Our instructors are all successful former Illinois high school hockey goalies. There will be a minimum of 4 instructors on the ice at all times so every student will get plenty of 1 on 1 interaction. Please see the coaches page for more information
How much does the Bootcamp cost?
The bootcamp costs $825 for all 6 sessions. Goalies will receive 9 hours of on ice instruction, 7.5 hours off ice/video/discussion and a jersey. If you can only make a few sessions, please contact Coach Will to discuss payment options
How do I sign up?
To reserve your spot today please click the link below or email Coach Will at coachwill@nsgoalie.com
How do I pay?
Payment will be collected before first session via check, Venmo or Zelle
Our Coaches
Will Dodge
Jeremy Posner
Jeremy Posner
Will grew up in Northbrook and played for Glenbrook North winning back-to-back state titles in 2007 & 2008, Michael Schwass MVP, All-State & Chicago Showcase teams. Will was 3rd team All-ACHA at the University of Iowa. Will has been coaching goalies on the North Shore for the last 15 years with Northbrook, Glenbrook North, Loyola Academy
Will grew up in Northbrook and played for Glenbrook North winning back-to-back state titles in 2007 & 2008, Michael Schwass MVP, All-State & Chicago Showcase teams. Will was 3rd team All-ACHA at the University of Iowa. Will has been coaching goalies on the North Shore for the last 15 years with Northbrook, Glenbrook North, Loyola Academy and Deerfield. In that time, he has coached 4 goalies to the Illinois All-State team. Will is currently the Hockey Director for Deerfield High School
Jeremy Posner
Jeremy Posner
Jeremy Posner
Jeremy grew up in Deerfield and played for Deerfield High School. He continued his career at a prep school in Toronto before playing Junior hockey for the Streetville Derby's, Bramalea Blues and Brampton Battalion of the OHL. Jeremy played for the University of Iowa for 4 years. Jeremy is currently the Director of Goaltending for Deerfield High School
Seth Miller
Jeremy Posner
Alex Richter
Seth grew up in Deerfield and played for Deerfield High School being named to the All-State team his senior season. Seth has been coaching goalies for 3 years as the goalie director for Glenbrook North
Alex Richter
Michael Reyderman
Alex Richter
Alex Richter is a recent graduate of Deefield where he was named to the All-State team his Junior and Senior seasons among other accomplishments. Alex will be attending Ohio State in the fall
Michael Reyderman
Michael Reyderman
Michael Reyderman
Michael Reyderman is a recent graduate of Glenbrook North where he was a 4 year starter with multiple accolades including being named the 2025 JJ O'Connor Boys High School Player of the Year