GCG Consultants and Districts

GCG Consultants are some of the top goaltending coaches in North America.  The following is a list of consultants and their district.  To go directly to a specific consultant you can click on the consultants name on the left hand bar of this page.


United States:  Brian Daccord, New England - Terry Barbeau, Michigan - Robb Stauber, Minnesota - John Carratu, New England
Jeff Hall, Minnesota


Canada:  Tom Dempsey, Ottawa - Jamie McGuire, Toronto – John Alexander, Atlantic Canada – David Alexander, Atlantic Canada.  Peter Martin, Western Canada. 


Advisory Board:  John Vanbiesbrouck, Kelly Hrudey, Lloyd Friedland

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GCG USA Consultants 

GCG Consultant: Brian Daccord 
GCG District:  New England, USA

Brian Daccord is a former goaltending coach of the Boston Bruins where He was on the staff of Stanley Cup winning coaches Pat Burns and Mike Keenan as well as Robbie Ftorek. Brian’s book Hockey Goaltending has sold over 27,000 copies worldwide and he was featured in the Hockey News as one of the NHL’s top goalie coaches with “crease clout”.  He has worked with over 30 professional goalies over the past ten years including Andrew Raycroft (Toronto Maple Leafs), Brian Boucher (Chicago Blackhawks) and Scott Clemmensen (New Jersey Devils) and has developed numerous NHL draft picks. His current clients include top NHL, AHL, ECHL, College and Junior goalies.  Brian operates Superskills Goaltending, which conducts goalie camps and clinics, as well as private training sessions for youth and elite goaltenders.   Brian is also a former coach and player at Merrimack College (NCAA Div.I Hockey east) and played seven seasons of pro hockey in Switzerland.  He has coached at every level of youth hockey as well as US Prep School, Junior, College and Pro, is a Masters Level Coach with USA Hockey, and holds a Masters Degree in Sports Science. 

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GCG Consultant: Terry Barbeau
GCG District:  Michigan, USA

Terry Barbeau is entering his fifth season as the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds’ goaltender coach in the Ontario Hockey League.  Terry’s ability to develop young goaltenders is well documented, having trained Buffalo Sabres standout Ryan Miller for the past tens years well as former Greyhound Adam Munro. Along with training several minor pro, junior and college goalies he is also the Head Instructor of the Czech Republic Hockey School in Ostrava.   Prior to working with the Greyhounds, Terry was the goaltending coach for the men’s hockey team at Lake Superior State University for three seasons. Locally, Terry is renowned for his work at summer goaltending camps.

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GCG Consultant: Robb Stauber
GCG District:  Minnesota, USA

Robb Stauber was a Minnesota High School All-State goalkeeper at Duluth Denfeld H.S. He attended the University of Minnesota and in 1988 was the first goalie ever to win the Hobey Baker Award, given annually to the outstanding U.S. college hockey player. He was a college All-American, a WCHA MVP, and team MVP while playing for the Gophers. Robb was recently named one of the top 50 players in WCHA history. Robb played 10 years of professional hockey. He was a two time AHL All-Star and played in the 1993 Stanley Cup Finals with the LA Kings. He also played for the Buffalo Sabres, Washington Capitals, and New York Rangers. Robb is co-director of the Academy and the goalie coach for the Golden Gophers. In the last four years, Robb successfully developed the first training device exclusively for goalies. A training breakthrough, The patented Stauber Trainer is achieving positive results with serious goalies at every level of hockey. 

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GCG Consultant: John Carratu 
GCG District:  New England, USA

John Carratu is currently a goaltending director at Superskills Goaltending and trains NHL, Minor Pro and NCAA Division I goalies as well as goalies of all abilities at the youth level.   In college, he led his NCAA Division II Plymouth State team to the ECAC playoffs while graduating with a degree in education.  While entering the teaching profession in the Seattle area, John began his career as a goaltending consultant. While in Seattle, he was a member of the USA Hockey Pacific District selection process and coached goaltenders that played in the NAHL, BCJHL, and NCAA as well.  A strength of John’s is his knowledge of equipment and advising clients in the proper selection and purchasing options.  He owned and operated his own hockey shop in the Seattle area, which catered primarily to goaltenders. Upon his return to New England John became an asst. coach with the Salem Ice Dogs in the IJHL and helped lead them to two playoff berths. He coached at numerous goaltending camps and clinics before bringing his knowledge and enthusiasm to Superskills Hockey. John has also served as a goaltending consultant ant to US Prep School power Cushing Academy and this season will serve as a consultant with Nobles and Greenough in the ISL.

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GCG Consultant: Jeff Hall
GCG District:  Minnesota, USA 

Jeff Hall was the Varsity Edina High School goalie from 1996 – 98. He was in the nets when Edina won the 1997 AA Minnesota State High School Championship. He was an All-State tournament team selection in 1997.
Jeff played hockey for Bethel College, St. Paul, MN. Recently, he has served as goalie coach for Cedar Rapids (USHL) and Shattuck - St. Mary's Prep School. Jeff has been a certified goalie instructor for the Goalcrease since 1998.   Jeff holds a B.S. degree in Physical Education from Bethel College.

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GCG Consultant: Clint Elberts
GCG District: Central States, USA

Clint Elbert’s is a former manager and lead instructor at Stauber’s Goalcrease in Minnesota and is currently the owner and director of Advantage Goaltending Academy in Kansas. Along with AGA, Clint is the goaltending coach for Midget Tier I hockey power Russell Stover’s U-18 and U-16 teams as well as for the Des Moines Buccaneers of the USHL. Clint played high school hockey at Lakeville in Minnesota as well as junior for the Omaha Lancers (USHL), Fairbanks Ice Dogs (NAHL) and the Portland Pioneers (NPHL). With ten years experience in coaching goaltenders Clint Elbert’s will cover the Central States, which includes Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska. 

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GCG Consultant: Dave Flint
GCG District: New England
Dave Flint is the Goaltending Consultant of the US National Women's Team and is responsible for the development of the countries Olympic team, U-22 team and U-18 team goaltenders. Dave is also the head coach of St. Anselm College women's program. During the 2006-2007 season, Dave's team posted its third-straight 20-win season, finished with a 24-3-0 overall record and claimed its first-ever ECAC East Regular-Season title with an 18-1-0 league mark and coach Flint was named as the ECAC East Coach of the Year for the second straight season. Over the last three seasons, Flint's teams have compiled a record of 65-13-1, giving him the best winning percentage in Division II/III in that period at .823. A certified athletic trainer (ATC) and strength & conditioning specialist (CSCS) Dave has been training professional and amateur goalies on and off the ice for the past ten years.

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GCG Canadian Consultants 

GCG Consultant: Tom Dempsey 
GCG District:  Ottawa, Canada

Tom Dempsey is currently the goaltender coach of the Ottawa 67’s in the Ontario Hockey League. He has trained several professional goaltenders including Robert Esche (Philadelphia Flyers), Marc-Andre Fleury (Pittsburgh Penguins), Pascal Leclaire (Columbus Blue Jackets) and Dominik Hasek (Detriot Redwings). Tom has coached goalies on a full-time basis at the junior A and Major Junior levels for the past 13 years and is considered one of the most experienced and respected goalie coaches in Canada.  Tom also runs elite level camps and clinics for goaltenders as well as conducts private sessions in the Ottawa area. 

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GCG Consultant: Andrew Mercer
GCG District: Ottawa, Canada

Andrew Mercer is the Owner and Director of Andrew Mercer Hockey Development, based in Ottawa, Canada. Andrew, a former goaltender himself, has been coaching goalies for the past 14 years, a stint that began in Sydney (Cape Breton) Nova Scotia. In 2001, Andrew was the "Coach of the Year" and Development Coordinator for the Cape Breton County Minor Hockey Association, which was honored as Nova Scotia's top hockey association during his tenure. In Ottawa, Andrew is regarded as a top goalie instructor and works full time at his trade of developing goalies through year round private lessons, camps, and clinics. Recently, Andrew was named the goaltender coach for The Brockville Braves Junior "A" team.

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GCG Consultant: Jamie McGuire
GCG District:  Toronto, Canada

Jamie McGuire has been a professional goaltender instructor for the past 14 years. Jamie has trained goalies from youth hockey to the pros and operates McGuire Goaltending and Hockey Development in Ontario, Canada.  His client list includes several NCAA goalies, Major Junior Goalies as well as a number of top ranked youth goaltenders.  He currently serves as the goalie coach of the York University Lions (CIS) and the Telus Lightning (NWHL). A former draft pick of the London Knights (OHL), Jamie played four years of varsity hockey for the St. Mary’s Huskies. Jamie won a world championship as head coach of Canadian National Amputee Hockey Team and is a Sport Specific Personal Trainer and Nutrition and Wellness Specialist, 

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GCG Consultant: John Alexander 
GCG District:  Atlantic Canada

John Alexander is the former goaltending coach for University of Moncton Blue Eagles and is currently in his fifth season as a goaltending consultant to the Amherst Junior A Ramblers.  He has coached at the all Youth Hockey AAA levels winning both Atlantic and Provincial Championships.  John holds an Intermediate Coaching Level with the Canadian National Coaches Certification Program, and lectures regularly at hockey Coaching Certification clinics.  He has coached goaltenders for over 15 years and is the owner of Alexander Goaltending, which has operated camps and clinics in the area for the past 11 years.  Among his current and past clients are some of the top names in youth and Junior hockey.

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GCG Consultant: David Alexander 
GCG District:  Atlantic Canada

David Alexander is currently a goaltender coach at St. Thomas University in New Brunswick, Canada and is a Head Director at Alexander Goaltending.  He played three years in Ontario in the OPJAHL and won a provincial championship at the Midget AAA level.  He has worked as a goaltending consultant to the NB Program of Excellence and is along with the Tommies coaches the Fredericton Canadians Midget AAA team.  He has worked as an instructor with Alexander Goaltending for 7 years and his reputation of being one of the brightest young minds in the world of goaltending.  David has worked with several Pro, Major Junior and NCAA Division I goaltenders and has a tremendous passion for the position. 

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GCG Consultant: Peter Martin
GCG District:  Western Canada

Peter Martin brings a wealth of goaltending experience to our staff, a valuable and necessary asset. Peter had a successful 15-year playing career in Switzerland, where he was fortunate to win 2 Continental Cups, one European Super Cup and one league title. He coached at the professional and minor hockey levels for 4 years after his retirement. He worked with the Swiss Hockey Federation as the goaltending coach of the 16 year old National team and at different National team development camps. During his last season of coaching, he coached David Aebischer, of the Montreal Canadiens, who played in Switzerland during the NHL lockout. Peter returned to Calgary in 2005 to open a retail goaltending specialty store and to continue his work developing goaltenders.