Ryan is a professional Goaltending Consultant and the Regional Manager of GDI Southeast. The Goaltender Development Institute is recognized around the globe as the leader in the development of career minded goaltenders. Athletes, coaches, general managers, and agents from the NHL, minor pro, major junior, and NCAA rely on GDI for advanced-level development via its renowned consulting arm. This arm reaches the grass roots levels of hockey. GDI’s CEO and Chief Consultant is Ian Clark, Goaltending Consultant of the Vancouver Canucks. Ryan is one of 14 Regional Managers deployed by GDI to revolutionize the goaltending world, integrating Training, Resources, and Gear. Ryan serves as the Goaltending Consultant of the ECHL Wheeling Nailers, the AA pro affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins and Tier 1 AAA Team Maryland among many other associations at various levels.

Each month Ryan will mentor the Hitmen goaltenders in areas such as Position Specific Movement (PSM), and Education / Repetition / Simulation (ERS) of technique. Psychology, physiology, and equipment functionality will all be addressed thoroughly throughout the season. Constant developmental assessments and guidance will be given to the goaltenders and coaching staff along with game analysis.

Ryan is entering his eleventh coaching year and has mentored goalies of all ages and levels from mites to professionals. Currently a USA Hockey Level 4 certified coach, he is the Goaltending Evaluator for USA Hockey Southeast Festival, and the PVAHA and CAHA affiliates. He worked with the Columbia Inferno, the AA Pro Affiliate of the Toronto Maple Leafs, as well as the Richmond Renegades in 2007/2008. He has served as the Owner and Director of New Fundamentals Goaltending School and as a former Head Instructor from Rick Heinz Hockey and Goalie Schools. As a professional goaltender, Ryan played briefly in the ECHL, UHL and SPHL.

GDI Southeast operates Regional Development Camps, Specialty Clinics, Mid Season Tune Ups, and Private Consulting.

Ryan, now 31, is from Pittsburgh, PA and resides in the greater Baltimore area. Please feel free to contact him and research all that GDI has to offer.

Ryan Honick

Regional Manager

GDI Southeast

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