AboutJonathan Edwards Expertise I'm a former All-American goalie and have played every position at all levels.
I also coached a high school program in Massachusetts for four years where I helped a number of athletes go on to play college ball in all divisions. Currently I spent much of my time between Massachusetts and Calgary, AB Canada where I have had a chance to work with a number of box lacrosse players who have gone on to play field in the US. Currently I run two blogs. www.lacrossegoaltending.blogspot.com for goalies. As well as www.yourbestlacrosse.blogspot.com for field players. I also run the number one lacrosse newsletter for goalies and the number one conditioning newsletter for field players.
Experience I was a high school All-American who was recruited by a number of Division 1 schools. I have also been a coach and ran a high school program for four years. I have coached at summer camps and also run my own website for goalies as well as a lacrosse fitness site.
Publications Too numerous to name here.
Education/Credentials Currently I am the most requested Expert on AllExperts.com in the category of lacrosse. I was an Olympian in the sport of luge. Also attended Stanford University. Former strength and conditioning coach who has helped thousands of athletes world wide improve their game.
Awards and Honors I was an All-American and an All-League player as well as the MVP of the East West Prep School All Star Game.
Question Heyy jonathan i am a 15 year old goalie and having a bit of trouble when the ball is being moved outside of the 25 foot zone. i cant seem to move around and then get into position. if you could help that would be great
Answer Hey there. Can you explain a bit further? Are you talking about when someone is running or the ball is being passed from one person to the other?
Usually this comes down to being set with your feet and in the ready position. If you are taking big steps then you may be off balance. If you are taking small steps you may still be off balance but just not ready for the shot.
A moving shooter is harder to stop than a stationary one, obviously. What you need to do is really work in practice on this. Have a shooter move and shoot on the run. It is the hardest shot to stop.
Let me know if that helps or if you need any other clarifications. Hopefully I understood what you meant. If not just write me back and I'll be more specific.
All the best,
Jonathan - The Goalie Guru
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