About Janosz Goaltending

Bob Janosz brings over 30 years of experience as a player and coach.

Janosz Goaltending’s unique age and skill specific camps will develop each student’s mental, physical, and emotional skills in order to develop a balance of “blocking” and “reacting” saves. JSG has helped advance over 100 goalies to the Pro, NCAA, Major Jr, Jr. A/B, and Prep School ranks. Several JSG graduates have also been selected to the USA Hockey Select Festivals.

Scouting for USA hockey and coaching at the NHL/AHL/NCAA/OHL level gives Bob the insights to what scouts and coaches look for in a goaltender. The drills and coaching techniques used are designed to build a highly competitive, mobile, athletic, and fundamentally sound goaltender capable of advancing through the hockey ranks. JSG Camps have a ratio of 1 instructor per 2-3 goalies ensuring each goaltender gets enough reps and personalized attention. Shooters will shoot according to age and skill.

Coaching at the professional level lends Bob the advantage of staying current with the latest training techniques and goaltending trends, affording your son or daughter the best instruction available both on and off the ice. “Nobody cares about the success of their goaltenders more.”

Bob Janosz

Head instructor for Janosz School of Goaltending

Bob Janosz has instructed goaltenders of all ages and skill levels for over 20 years; utilizing each goaltender’s strengths, while improving areas of weakness. Bob has been employed by the Buffalo Sabres and Florida Panthers NHL teams the past 10 years to work with their prospects in the AHL. During that time he has worked with 7 different NHL head goalie coaches, as well as several NHL, AHL, and ECHL goaltenders. Bob is currently the head goalie coach of the Niagara IceDogs in the OHL.

That experience has provided him with a wide range of goaltending philosophy and knowledge. Bob has also been heavily involved with USA Hockey the past 10 years as well as the Warren Strelow National Goaltending Program since it’s creation.

Current Niagara IceDog Goalie Coach-OHL
Development Goaltender Coach Buffalo Sabres – NHL 8 years
Development Goaltender Coach Florida Panthers – NHL 2 years
Head Goaltender Coach Rochester Americans – AHL 10 Years
USA Hockey Scout and Coach – 10 Years
USA Hockey Level 5 Coach
Former Pro – ECHL, UHL – Muskegon Fury Rookie of the Year
4 Year Division 1 standout at Canisius College
3 Time Jr. “A” All Star (NAHL)
Masters degree in Physical Edu. and Health

Coaching Staff

Senior & Junior Level Coaches

Mike Mistretta
Senior Level Instructor

17 Years experience coaching at JSG

USA Hockey Certification: Level 5

Williamsville East Goalie Coach

USA Hockey Select Festival Goalie Coach

Played for Cortland State SUNYAC D-III

JSG Camp Graduate

Sal Lewczyk
Senior Level Instructor

13 Years experience coaching at JSG

USA Hockey Certification: Level 4

NYS Regional Camp Evaluator

Buffalo Regals Goalie Coach

Buffalo Jr. Sabres Goalie Coach

Nichols School Goalie Coach

Darren McCormick

Senior Level Instructor

7 years experience at JSG: Graduate of Cortland St.-Business Management

Played For: Former Pro-Europe, ECHL, SPHL

Jr A Standout in the NAHL and OJHL

Owner-Darren McCormick Skills Clinic

Kevin Beato
Senior Level Instructor

8 Years experience at Janosz Goaltending

USA Hockey Level 4 Coach

Masters Degree in Education

Canisius HS Goalie Coach

Niagara County Community College

Asst/Goalie Coach

Testimonials

Mitch Korn

Washington Capitals / Goalie Coach

“I have known Bob since he played Junior A hockey as a 15 year old, and I was the Sabres’ Goalie Coach. In between then and now, Bob has blossomed into an outstanding person, and an even BETTER coach. His ability to analyze, communicate and innovate far exceeds many of the goalie coaches I know today. He is genuine and honest who always has YOUR best interest in mind, not his. While we still compete, I will always consider Bob a colleague and a friend.”

Kevin Reiter

USA Hockey / Goalie Coach

“I’ve had the privilege to work with Bob during numerous USA Hockey developmental goalie camps. Bob is doing a great job developing goalies that maximize their potential and play at the highest levels of competition. His ability to communicate and work with each goalie’s individual attributes to make them better is what sets him apart. When he steps on the ice he demands 100% and makes you work not only hard, but smart. He is constantly looking for new and innovative ways to improve the position. His wealth of knowledge and technical understanding of the position is a huge advantage for goalies growing up in his area.”

Robb Tallas

Florida Panthers 2010-2015 / Goalie Coach

“Bob does a tremendous job developing strong fundamentals and techniques with our goalies. What makes Bob stand out is his attention to detail and his ability to understand both the positional and mental part of the game. I strongly respect Bob’s knowledge and organization that he commits to each and everyone one of his goalies. His passion and drive gives him the ability to transform any average goalie into a great one with the qualities of leadership and confidence.”