STOP IT
GOALTENDING
STOP IT GOALTENDING
Advising and Mentorship
The SIG U Advising Program gives goalies and their families direct support in finding their next playing opportunity. Covering every essential area to succeed on and off the ice, from placement strategies and promotion to academics, communication and financial planning.
What advising covers
Advising at Stop It Goaltending is structured, personal and ongoing. Here's what the program works through with every goalie and family:
Performance analysis
Tools and methods to evaluate strengths and identify areas for improvement.
Goaltender comparables
Benchmarking your skills against peers and prospects to track growth.
Bi-weekly calls
Regular check-ins to monitor progress and adjust plans.
Resources
Access to training materials, contacts and insider info.
Promotion
How to market yourself effectively to scouts and teams.
Placement strategies
Personalized plans to find the right team and league fit.
League information
Insights into different leagues, their level of play and recruitment processes.
Player profiles
Creating compelling profiles that attract scout attention.
Building a website
Step-by-step support in creating your personal hockey profile online.
Men's & women's path
Tailored advice recognizing the different routes in men's and women's hockey.
Expectations
Clear standards for commitment, attitude and progress tracking.
Academics
Guidance to balance schoolwork with hockey commitments — important for NCAA eligibility.
Communication
Best practices for interacting with coaches, recruiters and advisors.
Parent involvement
How families can support their goalie without overstepping.
Financial planning
Budgeting for training, travel and recruitment expenses.
Policies
Program guidelines to keep everyone aligned and accountable.
Where our goalies play
If you are looking for a net at the Prep, Academy, U14, U16, U18, Junior or College level, the Stop It Goaltending U Advising Program is here to help you every step of the way.
Testimonials
“Going into my age out year of junior hockey, I connected with SIG Advising, and they helped me land a spot in the NAHL. Advising's guidance and tireless advocacy gave me the support I needed to match my on ice efforts with the right opportunities. I'm truly thankful for their role in helping me reach my dream of competing at the NCAA Division I level.”
Colin Ronan
Lindenwood NCAA
“I wanted to share how impressed we have been with Cole’s new hockey advisor, PD Melgoza. He has been amazing! PD checks in with Cole multiple times each week about his goaltending, academics, and weekend games. He encourages Cole to self-reflect, identify areas for improvement, and take ownership of his development. PD has attended three of Cole’s games to provide feedback, conducts weekly one-on-one training, reviews his game film, and even created a player comparison to help Cole understand his progress and future potential. Cole has had two previous advisors, and PD has by far been the best. His communication, dedication, and genuine investment in Cole’s growth truly set him apart. I believe exceptional people deserve to be recognized, and I wanted to make sure you knew what a positive impact he has already had on Cole.”
Brian A.
“I don't know if I'd be where I am without the Stop It Goaltending advising program. I was able to create a comprehensive website, which helped set me apart from other goalies. Advising's advice and advocating were instrumental to my recruiting process and my ability to improve my game as well!”
Brady Morris
Princeton NCAA
“We truly don't know how to thank all of you for supporting our son and helping him along the way to NCAA college hockey.”
Pedro Benites
Advising staff
Director of Advising & Mentorship
Eight years scouting, recruiting and developing goaltenders across NCAA Division I, the USHL and the ECHL — most recently goaltending and video coach for the Kansas City Mavericks (Seattle Kraken affiliate) and Team USA at the 2024 Hlinka Gretzky Cup. Reach him at pd@stopitgoaltending.com.
pd@stopitgoaltending.comWomen's Advisor
Former goaltender for Team USA's Women's National Team and one of the first women to play men's professional hockey. A Northeastern alum and Hall of Famer with deep relationships across North America, Kelly helps female goalies of all ages create a path of their own.
Men's Advisor
Former NCAA Division I goaltender at Union College — All-ECAC Rookie Team, Governor's Cup MVP and among the program's all-time best in GAA and save percentage — after a junior career with the Penticton Vees (BCHL Goaltender of the Year).
Men's Advisor
A National Junior A Champion with the 2018–19 Brooks Bandits, three seasons in the B1G with Michigan State, and professional hockey in the LA Kings system. Pierce draws on his own path through Junior, NCAA and pro hockey to guide young goalies.
Founded in 2023, Stop It Goaltending Advising has placed and mentored motivated goaltenders at the club, academy, prep, junior and college levels.
Reach out through our contact page with the goalie's name, grade, current school or team, GPA and date of birth — plus a parent contact — and we'll follow up to talk through goals and next steps.