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2023/2024 
Advanced Development Program

Founder of GDS, Mike Buckley started the Advanced Development Program in 2008. ADP is designed for the elite goalie to develop their game and achieve their highest goals. In 2013 the ADP went on hold as Mike Buckley became the Pittsburgh Penguins goaltending coach and director of development. In that time, the Penguins won 2 Stanley Cups with Matt Murray and Marc-Andre Fleury. Tristan Jarry was named an NHL all-star, and the Wilkes-Barre Penguins of the AHL had four straight All-Star goalies, something never done before in AHL history. One of those goalies was Casey Desmith, also a ADP student. Now, GDS goalies get to learn from all the experience coach Buckley has gained since ADP was on hold. If you thought it was great before, we can't wait to see where we go now!

Accompanying Mike Buckley with the Advanced Development Program is former ADP student and GDS current Vice President Steve Mastalerz. Steve is a former division 1 college goalie at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, followed by a professional stint with with Manchester Monarchs. In 2015 Steve was apart of the AHL Calder Cup Champions Manchester Monarchs. Steve has been a GDS coach for nearly 10 years, along with a goalie coach with the Northeast Generals (NAHL) and Manchester Monarchs (ECHL). Steve credits his success and experiences during his career directly to ADP. 
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ADP accepts 12 goalies per year who fit the model and are will do put the dedicated time and effort into the program. We are now accepting inquiries for the 2023/24 season. Please inquire below.

What is included in ADP:

• ​Weekly lessons
  • Weekly lesson Video review
• Mindset Performance Training 
  • (NEW) ​Weekly 1 on 1 zoom/phone call​
  • Once a month ADP Group zoom call
  • Weekly mental exercise/homework
• In-Game Video Analysis
  • ​1 game analysis per month September- February
• (NEW) Goalie specific off-ice agility/reaction training
• Spring program
  • Weekly private instruction
• Summer program
  • ​8 week Elite camp. 2- one hour  sessions per week
  • 2- one hour off ice sessions per week
• (NEW) ADP Training Camp
  • 3 day preseason camp in late August, to prepare for upcoming season
  • Setting clear goals for upcoming season
  • Building a development plan
• Priority and Personal consulting
  • ​Guidance with career path

Advanced Development Program Alumni:
Brian Foster: University of New Hampshire, Florida Panthers Draft pick.
Jon Muse: Boston College: (2-time National Champion) , Carolina Hurricanes, AHL/ECHL (ECHL Champion).
Matt Murray: 2-time Stanley Cup Champion, Toronto Maple leafs.
Casey DeSmith: University of New Hampshire, Pittsburgh Penguins.
Tristan Jarry: Pittsburgh Penguins.
Shenae Lindberg: Union College, WNHL.
Dan Rosen: Brown University, former professional.
Steve Mastalerz: University of Massachusetts, Manchester Monarchs.
Danny Tirone: University of New Hampshire, ECHL.
Mike Robinson: University of New Hampshire, San Jose Sharks Draft pick, SPHL.
Kyle Chauvette: Union College.
Ainsley Moulton: Merrimack College.