Observe
What repeatedly happens in games?
Evidence-led hockey development
Develop the Athlete. Develop the Position. Develop the Person.
AGS is a complete athlete-development program for committed goaltenders and hockey players. One connected plan brings together game analysis, position-specific coaching, mental development, physical preparation, recovery, and accountability.
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- connected development areas
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- clear individual plan
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- learning beyond the session
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Game evidence becomes a clear priority, deliberate work, and measurable transfer.
Goaltending
Hockey IQ
Video Analysis
Mental Development
Strength & Conditioning
Nutrition
Accountability
01 / THE SYSTEM
A development system built for game transfer.
Technique matters, but technique alone is not the finish line. The athlete must recognize the situation, select a response, execute under pressure, and understand how to correct the result.
Identify
What behavior is producing the result?
Prioritize
Which change creates the greatest return first?
Deconstruct
Which skills support that change?
Teach
Build the model and progression.
Integrate
Carry it into normal practice and team play.
Pressure
Add speed, traffic, decisions, and consequence.
Measure
Does it appear naturally without a cue?
Reassess
Continue, progress, or select a new target.
ONE
Start with a consultation
One primary target per development cycle.
Not every mistake deserves equal attention. AGS selects the frequent, costly, coachable behavior that offers the greatest return—then connects every lesson, video review, workout, and assignment to that priority.
02 / POSITION DEVELOPMENT
Train the decision, not only the drill.
Development begins with the situations athletes face in games. Technical, tactical, physical, visual, and mental skills are then organized around one meaningful change.
PRIMARY PROGRAMGOALTENDERS
Complete goaltender development
Read. Arrive. Solve. Recover.
We use game evidence to develop skating, positioning, tracking, save selection, rebound control, post play, recovery, puck handling, communication, and composure as one connected performance.
Request a goaltender consultationSELECT PROGRAMPLAYERS
Position-specific player development
Clearer reads. Stronger habits.
Initial player development emphasizes defensemen and select athletes whose goals require connected work in skating, decisions, video, physical preparation, mental habits, and accountability.
- Gap control & angling
- Retrievals & first-play decisions
- Transition & communication
- Confidence under pressure
03 / COMPLETE ATHLETE SUPPORT
Build the athlete who performs the skill.
What happens away from the puck matters. AGS connects seeing, moving, recovering, and learning so the athlete can repeat quality decisions under real pressure.
See the play before judging the result.
Separate recognition, selection, execution, and outcome. Reviews produce one priority, one clear cue, a practical progression, and measures for practice and games.
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Power with control.
Age-appropriate programming develops movement quality, single-leg strength, lateral and rotational power, deceleration, stability, and repeat-effort capacity.
- MOVE organized range and balance
- PRODUCE force with purpose
- REPEAT quality under fatigue
Dependable habits beat perfect plans.
Food-first fueling, hydration, sleep, travel routines, and responsible recovery education support growth, learning, practices, games, and tournaments.
Eat enough. Hydrate. Refuel. Protect sleep.
A skill is developed when it appears in games without a coach cue—not simply because it looked good in a controlled drill.
Coaching that creates independence
Understand → Recognize → Decide → Compete → Self-correct
04 / MEMBERSHIPS & TRAINING
Choose the support level that matches the goal.
Every AGS relationship begins with a free fit conversation. Athletes who proceed complete the appropriate questionnaire and evaluation before the first development cycle is finalized.
START HERE
$0
Free introductory consultation
A short fit conversation about the athlete, goals, readiness, schedule, video access, and the most useful next step.
THEN, IF APPROPRIATE
$325
Comprehensive Development Evaluation
Film evaluation, development priorities, movement and recovery review, and a written Individual Development Plan.
FOUNDATIONMONTH-TO-MONTH
$295/ month
Consistent guidance and accountability around a clear development plan.
- 45-minute onboarding meeting
- Individual Development Plan
- Private CoachNow Space
- One short clip review / month
- Group strength program
- Monthly nutrition & recovery education
- Quarterly progress consultation
ON-ICE + INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT
PERFORMANCE3-MONTH MINIMUM
$795/ month
Connected on-ice, video, physical, and consultation support.
- 60-minute onboarding + IDP
- Private CoachNow Space
- Two semi-private ice sessions / month
- One full game + two clip reviews / month
- Individual strength program
- Individual recovery checkpoints
- Monthly 30-minute consultation
ELITE3-MONTH MINIMUM
$1,495/ month
High-touch coaching, analysis, programming, and reassessment.
- 90-minute onboarding + Advanced IDP
- Private CoachNow Space
- Four semi-private ice sessions / month
- Two full games + weekly clip reviews
- Individual program + two coached sessions
- Individual recovery check-ins
- Monthly 45-minute consultation
Membership tuition covers AGS coaching, analysis, programming, consultation, and CoachNow support as listed. Ice rental, facility fees, and outside shooters are additional unless specifically included in the written agreement. The $325 evaluation is credited toward membership when enrollment occurs within seven days.
05 / ABOUT AGS
Coaching that builds understanding and ownership.
Archambault Goaltending School was created to give athletes what isolated lessons often cannot: a connected plan, a trusted relationship, and a way to carry development into practices, games, and daily habits.
Jason Archambault developed as a goaltender in Rhode Island’s Mount St. Charles hockey environment and has coached athletes across youth, older-player, and adult levels. His approach is direct, questions-based, and personal: teach the skill, create the situation, listen to what the athlete saw, and expect honest effort and accountability.
Meet AGS through a free conversationDevelop the Athlete.
Movement, strength, recovery, habits, and readiness.
Develop the Position.
Technical skill, hockey IQ, decision-making, and game transfer.
Develop the Person.
Confidence, communication, accountability, humility, and the ability to learn.
06 / FOR PARENTS
Clarity for athletes and families.
Parents should understand what is being trained, why it matters, how progress will be measured, and what support is expected between sessions.
WHAT FAMILIES CAN EXPECT
- 01Development priorities grounded in game evidence
- 02One primary target per development cycle
- 03Written success measures and reassessment dates
- 04Age-appropriate strength and recovery education
- 05A private CoachNow Space for enrolled athletes
- 06Direct communication about scope, fees, and expectations
07 / YOUR AGS PATH
From first conversation to ongoing development.
A clear sequence keeps the process responsible, personal, and easy for families to understand.
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Free consultation
Discuss fit, goals, schedule, and the current environment.
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Questionnaire
Complete the correct goalie or player intake.
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Evaluation
Review video, movement, habits, and repeated evidence.
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Individual plan
Define the primary target, supporting skills, and measures.
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Training support
Select the responsible level of coaching and membership.
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CoachNow development
Continue with video, assignments, feedback, and reassessment.
08 / FREE CONSULTATION
Start with a conversation about the athlete or program.
The free consultation is a short fit conversation for a family, adult athlete, team, or hockey organization. We’ll discuss the current environment, development goals, biggest needs, schedule, and what kind of AGS support may be useful.
What the first conversation includes
- A brief conversation about the athlete, team, or program
- A clear explanation of the AGS development process
- A decision about whether AGS is an appropriate fit
- The recommended next step, if both sides continue
For athletes under 18, a parent or legal guardian must complete the request. Team and program requests should be completed by an authorized representative. Do not submit athlete video, medical records, or injury details through this public form.
CONSULTATION REQUEST
Google Form
Tell us what support you need.
Your request is submitted directly to AGS through Google Workspace. No email application will open.
Your consultation request has been sent.
AGS will review the information and contact you to coordinate a short fit conversation.