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The corps instructional staff at BTP represents a little over a half a century of accumalated goaltending knowledge. Chris Galton, Jeremy Kalainecki, and Todd Lightfoot have played and coached high levels of hockey. All having received some of the best coaching avaliable in U.S.
BTP students can draw form Jeremy's innovative North American training, Chris's cutting edge Russian and European styles and Todd's in depth knowledge of the evolution of the games fundamentals and the tactics game as coached from the bench. BTP students are not getting the knowledge from one person and one concept of style. We combine these backgrounds to give the students the most amount of exposure so they can find what suites their individual style. The end result of this training knowledge promotes the modern versatility needed by todays goaltenders.
BTP's Support Staff represents a specific selection of individuals who have the right mix of skill sets, (atheletic/hockey, attitude& leadership) that enhance the students learning experience both on and off of the ice. We encourage you to learn more about the members of our Support Staff by clicking on the following link.
BTP SUPPORT STAFF BIO'S
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CHRIS GALTON, GOALIE COACH & CAMP DIRECTOR
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Chris started playing hockey at the early age of four. He played minor hockey up till High school where he played varsity for three years with the Traverse City Trojans. He then was on the preseason roster for Lake Superior State College in the CCHA. From there he played in the IJHL playing Junior hockey for the Soo Indian's. Was scouted up in Ottawa Ont. at a Major A camp and went down to play semi-pro with the Danville Dashers of the Colonial League. After a career ending knee injury during training camp, he now is an Airline Pilot. He also is the Goalie Coach for the Traverse City West Senior High School. Chris has been trained by some of the best goalies in the NHL and Junior League.
Email: Chris@betweenthepipesgoalieclinic.com
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JEREMY KALAINECKI, GOALIE COACH & DIRECTOR, ON ICE OPERATIONS
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Jeremy is the newest addition to the BTP family and he brings with him a wealth of experience and wisdom not usually found in an active, competitive player of his age. Cutting edge goaltending theory , application, and technique are just a few of his many positive attributes that when combined with his explosive youthful energy, insight and enthusiasm, make him a perfect fit for the Assistant Camp Directors position. As you review his credentials, you'll agree that our students are fortunate to have his experience and knowledge available to them. Jeremy was fortunate to have Victor Federov as his coach during his time with the Belle Tire Midget AAA, laying the foundation of exceptional ability for him to launch into a Junior A career. Jeremy broke into the juniors with the Toledo WolfPack of the CEHL where he was the youngest starter in the league, maintained a top five statistical position throughout the season and was named to the CEHL All Star Team. The ACHA, Division I, Robert Morris College Eagles grabbed Jeremy on scholarship for 2004- '05 playing season where he again proved his abilities between the pipes, and once again garnered league favor and post season accolades with his naming to the 2004 -'05 ACHA All Rookie team! The call for more ice took Jeremy to Traverse City and the NAHL for the 2005 - '06 season where he wore the T.C. North Stars sweater, logged over 2500 minutes of playing time and helped lead the team into post season play. Jeremy has been involved with coaching for eight years, five of those associated with goalie specific camps. His resume' includes two years with Mike Rizdale of the Hockey Academy of Toronto, and the past three years with Stephen McKichan's Future Pro Goalie School where he was a member of his senior staff. During his time with Future Pro, he worked along side of and trained with current NHL players and goalies with the Toronto Maple Leafs farm system.
Email: Jeremy@betweenthepipesgoalieclinic.com
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| TODD LIGHTFOOT, GOALIE COACH & DIRECTOR, MARKETING & OFF ICE OPERATIONS |
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Todd comes to us with a vast array of experience. He's a Traverse City native who started playing hockey with the GTHA in 1972. He played two years of High School hockey for the Traverse City Trojans. Todd sustained a serious knee injury during his Senior year, thus ending his competitive hockey ambitions as a player. His coaching credentials include: Head Coach, Northwood College Hockey Club 1984-'85, Coach, Tampa Bay Junior Lightning, 1986-'91, Coach, TBSA Metro League, 1994-'99, Head Coach, Tampa Bay Ice Pirates Junior "A" team of the SEHL, 1999-2000, Head Coach, Tampa Bay Blades Junior "C" of the FJHL, 2000, Head Coach, Michigan Tech Women's Hockey Club, 2000-'02. Todd has coached Bantam and Midget AA travel hockey in Michigan's Copper Country since the beginning of the 2002 playing season through 2005. Currently, Todd has been assisting in Michigan District 8 and Upper District 7's Coaching Clinics with his focus being goaltending. USA Hockey CEP# 081323.
Email: Todd@betweenthepipesgoalieclinic.com
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