SHIFT Goaltending Development
Complete Goaltending Development (CGD) is a division of SHIFT Performance. We share the same vision for education and coaching. CGD is a valued component of our programming.
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Professional Coaching
Coach Chuck
Professional Goalie Development Coach
Coach Chuck has a detailed eye for basic and advanced technical execution. He has worked directly with the Ottawa Senators Development Camp, Ottawa University, Smiths Falls Bears, and Pembroke Lumber Kings of the Central Canada Hockey League (CCHL). He is also the lead goaltending skills coach for Peak Centre Academy. Coach Chuck has been consulting with teams and associations in the Ottawa area for 14 years.
"I spend my summers in Ottawa training with Charlie at CGD. His progressive and personal approach prepares me to be at my best on the first day of training camp. I've called CGD home in the summer months for 5 years, and I consider it a critical part of my preparation for each season."
Andrei Vasilevskiy
Tampa Bay Lightning
Coach Matt
Professional Goalie Development Coach
Matt is currently the goalie coach for the University of Ottawa men's team. He has been coaching in Montreal and Ottawa since 2005. His experience as a Junior, Major Junior, and CIS graduate has given him great perspective of both the game and the position. Matt now calls Ottawa home and is looking to continue his coaching success with CGD. Matt received CIS rookie of the year honours and 2nd line all star award in 2010-2011. He also participated Memorial Cup in 2008-2009 with Rimouski Oceanic.
Coach Mavric
Professional Goalie Development Coach
Mavric joined the Lumber Kings coaching staff in the 2019-20 season. He played one season with the Pembroke Lumber Kings in 2006-07 before spending four years in the Ontario Hockey League as a goaltender with Kitchener, Barrie and Saginaw. After completing his junior career, the Eganville native attended the University of Prince Edward Island where he played varsity hockey and then spent years playing professionally.
Coach Matt's enthusiasm for teaching and his excellent communication skills help goalies understand everything from the fundamentals to the more advanced technical skills. He has a tireless work ethic and a keen eye for technical detail. Coach Matt has been coaching with CGD for six years. Having just completed five years of junior hockey, Coach Matt is currently coaching the Carleton University men's and women's varsity hockey team.
