Achieve your TRUE potential.
I help goaltenders develop greater emotional intelligence so they make clear decisions, improve overall performance, and become reliable self-coaches under game pressure, and I help teams, clubs, and organisations build strong, consistent goaltending standards at every level of the game.
"Coach Matt truly influenced my hockey career. He understood my problems on the ice like no other coach, and solved them right away. Matt was a great guy on and off the ice – always encouraging, enthusiastic, and ready to help."
Protégé Programmes
Structured, long-term development programmes for goaltenders who want clear guidance, measurable progress, and elite-level support.
Development Programme
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Designed for youth, junior, and developing goaltenders at all levels, this 4-week programme gives you steady guidance, clear direction, and regular check-ins to keep your game moving forward.
*6 SPACES AVAILABLE*
Start Here- Fortnightly 45-min structured video calls
- Game footage review
- Mindset, cognitive, visual, emotional-intelligence training
- Strength–conditioning guidance
- Email / messaging support (same day)
Performance Programme
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Built for committed, higher-level junior and senior goaltenders, this 4-week programme provides deeper analysis, more frequent guidance, and focused support to accelerate your goaltending development.
*4 SPACES AVAILABLE*
Join Today- Weekly 45-min structured video calls
- Game footage review
- Mindset, cognitive, visual, emotional-intelligence training
- Strength–conditioning 4-weekly plans
- Email / messaging support (same day)
High-Performance Programme
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My most in-depth, comprehensive 4-week programme, individually designed and delivered for high performance professional and national team goaltenders.
***ONLY 3 OF 10 SPACES AVAILABLE***
Apply Now- Twice-weekly 45-min structured video calls
- Game footage review (HUDL, Catapult, DartFish, Pixellot etc...)
- Mindset, cognitive, visual, emotional-intelligence training
- Strength–conditioning support (as required)
- On-demand video and phone calls (as required)
Dev / Perf / High-Perf Video Calls
Only
Perfect for goaltenders who want efficient, targeted support after a tough weekend or before a big stretch of games. Use these calls to break down challenges, reset your mindset, and find solutions immediately.
*SPACES AVAILABLE*
Book a Call- 45-min structured video call
- Game footage review
- Mindset, cognitive, visual, emotional-intelligence training
- Strength–conditioning guidance
- Email / messaging support (same day)
High-performance coaching built over decades
31 years coaching
Development across all ages and standards across the world.
6,000+ mentored worldwide
Supporting athletes from ice-roots to professional levels.
Athlete-centred
Performance specialist grounded in personalised and individual development.
Global results
Scholarships, elite placements, performance breakthroughs.
Organisation-wide consultancy
Strategic performance consulting that strengthens your entire organisation – not only your goaltenders – by elevating athlete pathways, coaching standards, parent engagement, and long-term competitive identity on and off the ice.
Full day
A full-scale day of applied coaching and organisational insight designed to strengthen player development, sharpen coaching standards, and align your club’s long-term performance strategy.
Make a Booking- On-ice coaching: Progressive technical and tactical work
- Off-ice development: Mindset, S&C, recovery habits
- Education sessions: Deeper player and coach learning
- Parent workshop: Full-session guidance on supporting young athlete development
- Organisation planning: Long-term structure and pathway review
- Email Support: Follow-up guidance and resources
Half day
A focused, high-impact block of on-ice and off-ice support to address immediate needs, refine key performance areas, and provide clear next steps for your coaches and players.
Make a Booking- On-ice coaching: Targeted work on priority performance issues
- Off-ice development: Focused mindset or S&C session
- Education session: One or two high-impact concepts
- Parent workshop: Condensed session on practical support for young athletes
- Organisation planning: Short strategic recommendations
- Email Support: Follow-up for clarity with resources
Core goaltending benefits
Overwhelmed → to clear thoughts and actions
Finding structure in the chaos. Thoughts and movements become more efficient, predictable, and built for repeatable success.
Reactive → to confident decision-making
Learning to read the play, anticipate earlier, and consistently take control instead of endlessly chasing the game.
Short-term hacks → to long-term evolution
Progressive, repeatable systems that build durable performance – not quick patches, but a foundation that keeps improving.
Find the Protégé Programme That Fits You
Development Protégé Programme
From
Designed for youth, junior, and developing goaltenders at all levels, this 4-week programme gives you steady guidance, clear direction, and regular check-ins to keep your game moving forward.
Start here
Performance Protégé Programme
From
Built for committed, higher-level junior and senior goaltenders, this 4-week programme provides deeper analysis, more frequent guidance, and focused support to accelerate your goaltending development.
Join Today
High-Performance Programme
From
My most in-depth, comprehensive 4-week programme, individually designed and delivered for high performance professional and national team goaltenders.
Apply Now
Dev / Perf / High-Perf Video Calls
Only
Perfect for goaltenders who want efficient, targeted support after a tough weekend or before a big stretch of games. Use them to break down challenges, reset your mindset, and find solutions immediately.
Book a CallMy philosophy
'Coaching begins and ends with the athlete in the game. I coach the whole person, not just the athlete, and create training environments that reflect the stresses, the technical and tactical demands of the game. Grounded in respect, autonomy, and honesty, my role is to guide people in self-discovery so they become calm, self-aware decision-makers who adapt and perform under pressure in sport and in life.'
Trusted by
I'm grateful to have been trusted and worked with some fantastic companies and organisations over many years.
Case Studies
Elevate your goaltending
Whether you're a beginner, a seasoned professional, or an organisation wanting guidance and collaboration, reach out and let's take your goaltending to the highest levels.
Frequently asked questions
If you are not already on one of my Protégé Programmes, the easiest way to contact me is by booking a Discovery Call, calling me directly, via email, or through Darlow Goaltending on Facebook Messenger.
I'm committed to providing prompt and effective solutions to ensure your satisfaction. Drop me a message on whatever format you feel most comfortable with.
I’m asked this regularly, so it’s worth stating plainly: I do not discuss who I coach, nor who I have coached in the past. I’m grateful to have worked with thousands of goaltenders worldwide at every level of the game, on and off the ice.
I do yes. Contact me for specific details of discounted prices for multiple participants. Clubs book this option a lot for goaltending groups in u12 and below, u14 – u19, and senior/professional groups.
I am working alongside CIMSPA and will attain FCIMSPA (Chartered) status as a High-Performance Coach Chartered Practitioner in 2026, and will then continue further to attain an FCIMSPA (Chartered) status as a Coach Developer and Assessor.
I will complete my studies and gain an MSc. Sports Performance Coaching at the University of Stirling in 2026, and will then continue further studies in human/sports performance at DProf level moving forward.
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Half-day appointments: £149 up to 4 hours, plus 15p per mile return travel, and accommodation costs if required.
Full-day appointments: £249 up to 8 hours, plus 15p per mile return travel, and accommodation costs if required.
Services include on-ice coaching for goaltenders and coaches, video review, off-ice training, organisation-wide goaltender integration strategy and educational presentations.
Full-day appointments are charged at £349 per day, plus all travel, food, and accommodation costs.
Services include on-ice coaching for goaltenders and coaches, video review, off-ice training, organisation-wide goaltender integration strategy and educational presentations.
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