Podcast interview with UMass goalie Matt Knote discussion his phenomenal career so far, persevering through the recruiting process, and how to get better at your quick clears.

0:00 – How Matt got started playing goalie
5:38 – Learning the position
7:79 – Matt’s style of play
10:30 – Lessons learned from playing for Doc Schneider
11:48 – Matt’s recruiting story
16:40 – How to develop a quicker clear
18:10 – Earning the starting position as a freshman
23:13 – Understanding the sacrifice it takes to be a D1 Athlete
25:53 – Emphasizing having fun as a young goalie
28:40 – Stopping inside shots
30:25 – Matt’s favorite drills to develop his goalie game
33:17 – Getting through a slump
36:40 – What happens during Fall Ball at a D1 school
39:00 – Advice for getting back into the net after a break
40:36 – Prepping for final season at UMass
46:52 – Matt’s stick setup
48:50 – Final Thoughts

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