ABOUT SIG

It’s hard to imagine feeling alone in a crowded room but that is a goalie ‘s world. Goaltending is the greatest position in all of sports but they are often neglected until the fate of the team rests on their shoulders. At Stop It Goaltending, goalies are our number 1 priority. Everything we do is to provide goalies the tools and confidence for them to succeed both on and off the ice. We pride ourselves on innovation, being on the cutting edge of goaltending development and have created a world class curriculum, environment, apps and network.  

Our passionate and experienced coaches are dedicated to maximizing every goalies potential and enjoyment of the position. We offer lessons year round and a full lineup of summer programs. Our Stop it Goaltending U app provides goalies, goalie parents and goalie coaches the opportunity to grow their understanding of the game, get feedback and receive mentorship all within a supportive community. The SIG Game Day app is our evaluation tool that provides goalies with an objective evaluation of their performance. The Bridge is a season-long academy for academic and athletic achievement. Experience all Stop It Goaltending has to offer by registering for one of our training programs or downloading our apps. 

SIG DIRECTORS

The Stop It Goaltending staff is comprised of professional and college goaltending coaches. In the summer, our Directors are assisted by some of the top professional and college coaches in the nation, as well as SIG students currently playing pro or college hockey. The following is a listing of our goalie coaches.

Brian Daccord

President | Founder

Brian Daccord is the President and Founder of Stop It Goaltending as well as the goalie coach of the Boston University Terriers Men’s Hockey Team. He recently served as the Special Assistant to the General Manager and Director of Goaltending Operations for the Arizona Coyotes and prior to joining the Coyotes spent five seasons with the Toronto Maple Leafs in goaltending scouting and development. He was the goaltending coach for Adler Mannheim in the DEL for six seasons, winning the German Championship in 2014-2015 under head coach Geoff Ward. He has also served on the staff of head coaches Pat Burns, Mike Keenan, and Robbie Ftorek while goaltending coach for the Boston Bruins.

A native of Montreal, Quebec, Daccord played college hockey at Merrimack College which led to a seven-year professional career in the Swiss National “A” League. Following retirement, he returned to North America and earned a Master’s Degree in Sports Management and authored the book “Hockey Goaltending” selling over 40,000 copies. Brian also released “How To Be A Goalie Parent” on August 1, 2021. His latest book, recently published, “How To Be A Goalie” in November of 2022. He began his coaching career as an assistant at his Alma Mata while establishing Stop It Goaltending, LLC, which now trains over 1,000 goalies annually and has produced over 25 NHL draft picks. He is also the founder of the Bridge Program, the Stop It Goaltending GCG Prospects Event, and co-founder of the Greatness Lab.

brian@stopitgoaltending.com 

    

Katie Burt

Director of Hockey Operations and Women's Director

Katie Burt the Director of Hockey Operations and Women’s Director Of Goaltending Development. She is currently playing for the Boston Pride in the PHF. Katie played in the Premier Hockey Federation on the Metropolitan Riveters last season. In her 2021/2022 season, Katie posted a 1.41 GAA and a .958 save percentage. She lead her team to an Isabel Cup Championship putting up a 1.00 GAA, and a .965 save percentage, with a record of 3-0-0 in the playoffs. 

A longtime SIG goalie, Katie is one of the most accomplished goaltenders in NCAA history. A four-year starter at Boston College, she posted three 30-win seasons and holds the NCAA career wins record while backing the Eagles to nine championships during her time at The Heights including four Hockey East regular-season titles (2014-15, 2015-16, 2016-17, 2017-18), three Beanpots (2016, 2017, 2018) and two Hockey East Tournament crowns (2016, 2017). Internationally, Katie was a member of the U.S. Under-18 National Team that won the gold medal at the 2015 IIHF Under-18 World Championship in Buffalo, NY, and helped the U.S. Under-18 team win the silver medal at the 2014 IIHF U18 World Championships in Hungary. Selected first overall in the 2017 NWHL Draft, She was named to the 2019 NWHL All-Star Game and was a finalist for the NWHL Goaltender of the Year award. A Lynn native and economics major, Katie was also a dedicated student while at Boston College and earned the Athletic Director’s Award for Academic Achievement was a Hockey East All-Academic Team member and earned a place on the ACC Academic Honor Roll.

katie@stopitgoaltending.com

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John Carratu

Coaching Director

John Carratu is currently the director of coaching for Stop It Goaltending. John spent a decade coaching in Hockey East splitting time coaching between Northeastern and Merrimack college. During that time he coached an All-American goaltender, Hobey Baker finalist, Hockey East player of the year, Hockey East goalie of the year, three goalies who signed NHL contracts, and two that appeared in NHL games. As a collegiate goaltender at Plymouth State John was a multiple player of the week winner while taking his team to the league playoffs. Upon graduation from Salem State with a degree in education, John taught for three years before entering the coaching profession.

john@stopitgoatlending.com

Brian Robinson

Director & Video Coordinator

Brian Robinson is currently a director and video coordinator at Stop It Goaltending and the goaltending coach for Harvard University. Brian also coached professionally in The German DEL for Adler Mannheim as well as Bentley University from 2011-2015. Brian began his career at SIG by assisting in the development of a video scouting system for NHL teams. He played a pivotal role in developing a service that allows goaltenders to receive critical game analysis via the internet. He also gained practical experience with the Boston Bruins while completing his degree in communications from Worcester State.

Brian currently conducts lessons and video sessions at the New England Sports Center in Marlboro, MA, and is currently the Player Development Goaltending Coordinator for Massachusetts hockey and was recently recognized by The New England Hockey Journal as one of the top 40 hockey minds under the age of 40. Most recently, he helped design “the Path” program which provides elite goalies consistent support throughout their careers.

brianr@stopitgoaltending.com

Cameron Doomany

Director

Cameron Doomany is a Stop It Goaltending Director at our Middleton and Merrimack College locations. He grew up playing his youth hockey for a AAA Tier 1 organization located in Stamford, Connecticut called the Mid-Fairfield Blues where he made a national championship appearance early in his career. Then went on to play his high school hockey in Rhode Island at Bishop Hendricken, an all-boys catholic preparatory school.

Cam has served as the Goaltending Coach for Bentley University, Phillips Andover Academy, Valley Jr Warriors, and the North Shore Hockey Academy. At Stop It Goaltending he has had the opportunity to work with top college and professional goaltenders as well as talented youth goalies and all levels in between. Cam has also worked with Mitch Korn (New York Islanders Goaltending Coach) for several years.

cam@stopitgoaltending.com

Clay Adams

Director

Clay Adams is the Stop It Goaltending Director at our Foxboro Sports Center Location. He is currently the goaltending Scout of the Arizona Coyotes.

Clay most recently served as the Goalie Coach and Assistant Coach for the Lincoln Stars of the USHL where last season one of his goaltenders was drafted by the Montreal Canadiens and the other signed an NHL entry-level contract with the San Jose Sharks. Clay’s career started by interning with the Washington Capitals while completing his Master’s Degree from Georgetown University and then as the Director of Player Development, Goalie Coach at Bridgton Academy.

After Bridgton, he has served as the goalie coach at Stonehill College, Connecticut College, and Bentley University. After spending two seasons in the USHL with the Lincoln Stars, Clay came back to Massachusetts to run the Foxboro Sports Center Location.

clay@stopitgoaltending.com

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David Schultz

Director

David Schultz is a Stop It Goaltending Director and is a former Goaltending Coach for both the men and women’s teams at St. Anselm College, the University of New Hampshire and Bentley University. David played college hockey at Worcester State and in high school led Pinkerton Academy to the State Championship semifinals.

David has been working for Stop It Goaltending training programs since 2008 and was also a student at Stop It from the age of twelve. David has worked with goalies of all levels including Cushing Academy, the Beantown Bullies, The New England Wolves and the New England Stars at the Junior hockey level. Coach Schultz has a true passion and energy for the sport of hockey and goaltending and is tremendously popular with young goalies. A strength of his is the energy he brings every time he is on the ice and his ability to connect with goalies in a way that makes it fun to learn and get better.

david@stopitgoaltending.com

Jeff Walker

Director

Jeff Walker is Stop It Goaltending’s Director for the Springfield, MA location. Jeff Works as the Assistant Coach for the Western New England University Men’s Hockey Team. Jeff spent the past 2 years as the Head of Research and Development for the Arizona Coyotes along with serving as a Goaltending Consultant for the Orlando Solar Bears (ECHL) in the 22-23 season.

Jeff has trained professional, college, prep school, high school, and youth goalies and currently conducts goalie lessons at MCU Training Center in Agawam, MA. Jeff has worked with the Stop It Goaltending PGD and DHNL programs as well as the GCG Men’s camps since 2013.

jeff@stopitgoaltending.com

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Andrew Raycroft

Director

Former Boston Bruin goaltender and Calder Trophy winner, Andrew Raycroft, is on the ice every day at the Bridge and goes out to see each Bridge goalie play in games live twice each season. Andrew Raycroft is currently a Director at Stop It Goaltending for the Bridge Program. Andrew had an 11-year NHL career where he played for teams such as the Bruins, Maple Leafs, Avalanche, Canucks, and Stars. During his time in the NHL, he accomplished winning the Calder Trophy (Rookie of the Year) and was selected to the NHL All-Rookie Team. In Andrew’s junior hockey days, he played 3 years in the OHL while accomplishing awards such as the OHL Goaltender of the Year, Outstanding Player of the Year and lead the OHL with the highest save percentage in his last year (.924). After his playing days, Andrew began his coaching career at the University of Connecticut serving as the Goaltending Coach for three years. He is actively involved with the Bruins Alumni Association along with being a Hockey Analyst for NESN.

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Moe Bradley

Women's Director

Moe Bradley, from Swampscott, Massachusetts, has an extensive coaching resume, which includes stints as the goaltender coach for USA Hockey, Multi-District Camp in 2016, and an internship coaching role for USA Hockey, National Development Camp. In these positions, she was responsible for evaluating goaltenders for National Team Consideration. Moe currently serves as the UMass Boston Women’s Hockey Head Coach.

Bradley comes to Stop It after beginning her coaching career as a Graduate Assistant at Stevenson and Suffolk University. While completing her Masters of Arts in Communications, she was responsible for game bench management, goaltender development, scouting, recruiting, and the team’s social media presence. In addition to her coaching role at Stevenson, she served as the Assistant Instructor of Student-Athletes Dedicated to Developing Leadership and Excellence (SADDLE).

Before coaching, Bradley wrapped up her collegiate playing career at UMass Boston after two seasons with the Beacons in 2015. As a transfer from the University of New Hampshire, she was the first player in program history to be named a New England Hockey Writers Association All-Star. She also picked up ECAC Second-Team All-Start status as a junior in 2014.

moe@stopitgoaltending.com

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Zach Perkins

Director

Zach Perkins has been a Director at Stop It Goaltending since 2016 primarily at the Springfield, MA location. Zach currently works as the  Head Coach for Anna Maria College Women’s Hockey Team (NCAA D3). He has also worked at PGD and DNHL programs at several other locations, as well as being part of the GCG coaching staff since 2017.

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Jeremy Flibotte

Director

Jeremy Flibotte is a Stop It Goaltending Director at our Woburn Location. He currently serves as the Goaltending Coach for UMass Boston (NCAA D3). Jeremy grew up playing his youth hockey for a AAA Tier 1 organization located in Salem, New Hampshire called Top Gun where he won an Eastern Hockey Federation championship. Then went on to play for Eastern Mass Senators U16 and U18, where he made a national appearance. Next, he went on to play his high school hockey in Massachusetts at Woburn High School.

Jeremy has had the opportunity to work with college and professional goaltenders as well as talented youth goalies and all levels in between. 

Jeremy@stopitgoaltending.com

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Sebastian Ragno

Director

Sebastian Ragno is a Stop It Goaltending Director at our Foxboro Sports Center Location. Sebastian is currently the Goaltending Coach for Stonehill College (NCAA D1 W) and Brown University (NCAA D1 W). He also is the Associate Coach-in-Chief of Rhode Island for USA Hockey’s CEP and a scout for the Danbury Hat Tricks. Sebastian will be based out of the Stop It Goaltending Development Center located at the Foxboro Sports Center in Foxboro, MA.

Previously, Sebastian recently served as Associate Head Coach for Fort Wayne (USPHL) as well as the Goalie Coach for Culver Academies (Prep), and Trine University (NCAA D3 M+W).
Sebastian also helped found and operate ETM Goaltending based in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Indiana. He was also a coach with the Mentor Ice Breakers (FPHL).

Sebastian@stopitgoaltending.com

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Nathan Pickett

Director

Nathan Pickett is an assistant coach at Worcester Academy and a Stop It Goaltending Director. Nathan also played prep hockey at Worcester Academy before playing juniors for the New Hampshire Avalanche. He then played college hockey at Suffolk University and shortly thereafter began his goaltending coaching career. A longtime Stop It Goaltending student Nathan is passionate about teaching and sharing his enthusiasm for the game.

nathan@stopitgoaltending.com

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Adam Mercer

Director
Adam Mercer is the Stop It Goaltending Director at our Middleton (Hat Trick Center) and Merrimack College locations. Adam was a long-time Stop It Goaltending student as he made his way through his hockey journey, with his final stops at the NCAA Division III level with Norwich University as well as Southern New Hampshire University. He is currently the Goaltending Coach for the Worcester Railers Junior Hockey Club in the EHL and EHL Premier. Adam has a pure passion for helping motivated goalies reach their goals.

Adam@stopitgoaltending.com

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Pat Schena

Director & SIGU Advisor
Pat Schena is a Stop It Goaltending Director and leads the Stop It Goaltending U advising program. Holding a Master’s Degree in Innovation and Technology as well as a Master’s Degree in Project Management, the former Boston University Terrier has joined forces with former Arizona Coyotes Director of Research and Development, Jeff Walker, to create an advanced placement system to assist goalies find their next playing opportunity. Pat has playing experience at the public and private High School level, Prep School, Tier 2 Junior; ACHA, NCAA Division 3 and Division 1 College.

Pat@stopitgoaltending.com

Mike DeFilippo

Operations Manager
Mike DeFilippo is the Operations Manager at Stop It Goaltending. Mike has a bachelor’s degree from Merrimack College in finance and a Masters Degree from Bentley University’s McCallum Graduate School of Business. Mike began his relationship with Stop It Goaltending in 2016 as a shooter and has been embedded in the company ever since. A highly energetic personality combined with great work ethic, Mike provides Stop It Goaltending goalies and parents with exceptional customer service and communication.

Operations@stopitgoaltending.com

ADDITIONAL STAFF

Additional Directors
Andrew Raycroft Former NHL
Goaltender
Brian Mahoney-Wilson Detroit Red Wings (NHL/AHL)
Bruce Irving Providence College
Mark Hanson Former Harvard W (Hockey East)
Sean Walsh University of Southern New Hampshire (NE10)
Tyler Holske South Shore Kings (NCDC)
Tyler Stillings Cushing Academy
(Prep)
Zack Perkins Anna Maria College (NCAA III)
Moe Bradley Boston College
Sarah Quigley Anna Maria College
Summer SIG Coaches
Alfie Michaud Maine University (Hockey East)
Andrew Matheson Arizona State University (Independent)
Andrew Mercer Clarkson University (ECAC)
Bob Bellemore USA
Hockey
Bob
Essensa
Boston Bruins
(NHL)
Brian Kristiansen Institute of Goaltending – Scandinavia
Bruce Irving Providence College
Chris
Hall
Merrimack College W (Hockey East)
Chris
Terreri
NY Islanders
(NHL/AHL)
Dan
Dubois
Aamped
Goaltending
Dan
Jewell
Merrimack College
Jamie McGuire Hockey
Canada
Jared Demichiel UMass Amherst (Hockey East)
Justin Goldman The
Goalie Guild
Larry
Sadler
HC
Gherdeina
Magnus Olsson Malmo Redhawks (Sweden)
Mike Doneghey Chicago Blackhawks (NHL Scout)
Mike Dunham Boston Bruins (NHL/AHL)
Mitch
Harris
The
Goalie Doctor
Peter
Aubrey
Chicago Blackhawks (NHL/AHL)
Phil
Osaer
USA
Hockey
Rick Wamsley OHL Goaltending Consultant
Rob Haberbusch Hamilton College (NESCAC)
Rob
Heholt
York University
(CIS)
Ron Petronella Elite Goalie
Academy
Scott Clemmensen New Jersey Devils (NHL/AHL)
Steve Androlewicz Racine Goalie
Company
Tara Connolly Wesleyan
USA Hockey
Taylor Nelson Canisius College
(ECAC)
Off - Ice Staff
Maria
Mountain
GCG Head Strength & Conditioning Coach
Kim
Johnson
GCG Head Yoga
Instructor
Dan
Newton
Strength & Conditioning
Coach
Adam
Naylor
Performance
Coach
Steve
Brown
Mental Skills
Coach
Stephan “Wack” Serwacki Equipment
Director

SIG DEVELOPMENT CENTER LOCATIONS

Foxboro Sports Center

Foxboro, MA
The Stop It Goaltending Development Center in Foxboro, MA  is located on the mezzanine level of the Foxboro Sports Center.

The PAD

Woburn, MA

New England Sports Center

Marlboro, MA
New England Sports Center
121 Donald Lynch Blvd.
Marlboro, MA 01752

Stop It Goaltending conducts private lessons on Rinkhar 9 in the New England Sports Center.

Hat Trick Center

Middleton, MA
When entering the industrial park, stay right. We are located in the back building.

Mass Conn United Training Center

Springfield, MA
Mass Conn United Training Center
153 Springfield St
Agawam, MA 01001
Thayer Sports Center

Thayer Sports Center

Braintree, MA

Lovell Arena

Rockland, MA
Lovell Arena
Rockland Massachusetts
120 Bill Delahunt Pkwy, Rockland MA 02370

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Bridgewater Ice Arena

Bridgewater, MA

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