Kip Turner - Developing Top Goalies + What Happened to UVA?
Description
In this episode of The Ride, we sit down with former UVA associate head coach, Kip Turner. Topics include, what are the Top Traits of Great Goalies, UVA's rise and struggle in 2025, modern day recruiting, and more!
Timestamps00:00 Welcome and Introduction01:39 Life After Coaching at UVA06:29 Advice for Aspiring Athletes and Parents09:03 Recruitment Insights and Challenges16:12 Managing Team Dynamics and Player Development21:09 Reflections on the 2025 Virginia Season28:26 Coaching Strategies for Goalies30:49 Mindset: The Key to Success33:28 Traits of an Ideal Goalie41:21 Zone Defense: Pros and Cons43:29 Back-to-Back Championships50:24 Transition Play and Team Mentality52:28 Face-Off Guy vs. Great Goalie53:49 Thoughts on the PLL
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