Michael Filardo's Goaltending Academy

Michael Filardo Dear Goaltenders, Parents/Guardians & the entire MFGA Family,

I am extremely fortunate to have two great friends as well qualified business partners, Justin Simmons, MFGA’s Program Director, and Jeff Mansfield, MFGA’s Program Coordinator and Strength & Conditioning Advisor.

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Let me introduce you to my partners…

Justin Simmons is a native of Wolfeboro, New Hampshire where he spent playing his high school hockey career at Kingwoods. He was selected four times to attend the Dave Peterson's National in Colorado Springs in preparation for the 2003 U.S. Deaf Olympic team in Sweden. Before playing for the Olympic team, he played part of the 2002/03 season with the Boston Jr. Bulldogs. He went on to play with me in Sweden where we received the bronze medal. We have worked closely on the ice ever since. Justin also played NCAA Division III collegiate hockey for St. Mary's University of Minnesota, where he received his business and economics degree. Justin will play for the Team USA Deaflympics again in 2007 along with Jeff Mansfield.

Jeff Mansfield, a native of Arlington, Massachusetts. He is a former captain and standout goaltender at the perennial national powerhouse, Arlington High School. Upon graduation, he played in the Eastern Junior Hockey League for Michael Filardo’s alma mater, the New York Apple Core, and battled injuries to end up receiving the EJHL Most Valuable Player award from HNIB. Jeff then went on and played for Princeton University (ECAC, NCAA Division I). He also will be playing for the Team USA Deaflympics in 2007 along with Justin Simmons. Jeff is also a certified personal trainer and the director of s2: speed and strength. To learn more about his program, please visit his website at www.S2SpeedStrength.com.

Simmons & Mansfield bring their experience on the ice and the gym to MFGA. As seasoned competitive athletes, they possess intricate knowledge of the goaltending game. They will be taking over the general management of MFGA’s clinics & camps. There will be a number of qualified goaltending coaches from junior to professional levels working with us such as Mike Morrison (Ottawa Senators of the NHL), Jeff Pietrasiak (Former UNH Standout & Current Phoenix Coyotes of the NHL Draftee), Mike Buckley (Former UMass-Amherst Standout & Retired after 5 years of the UHL, a semi-pro league), Ray Jean (Bentley College), Tony Quesada (Holy Cross), Adam Reasoner (Boston College), Roxanne Gaudiel (Princeton University), Mark Hanson (Providence College), Josh Hand (Concordia College of Minnesota), Lenny Mosca (Curry College), Brian Madison (Curry College), Bryan Noiles (Johnson & Wales University), Matt Trusz (Hartford Jr. Wolfpack), Brad Reid (SUNY Geneseo), Steve Michalik (New York Jr. Islanders & C.W. Post College), Matt Frechette (Former Thayer Academy Standout & Current St. Anselm College), and more.

Please check out our updated schedule for this summer.

I would like to thank to all goaltenders and parents/guardians for all of their continued support and for attending to all of our MFGA’s clinics and camps.

If you would like to stay in touch with me, I am available, as always, via email at michael@filardogoaltendingacademy.com.

Lastly, if you need any goaltending references, please do not hesitate to ask me. I am willing to help you in any way I can.

Yours between the pipes,

Michael Filardo
Founder & Consultant


Michael Filardo's Goaltending Academy Dear Goaltenders, Parents/Guardians & the entire MFGA Family, I am extremely fortunate to have two great friends as well qualified business partners, Justin Simmons, MFGA’s Program Director, and Jeff Mansfield, MFGA’s Program Coordinator and Strength & Conditioning Advisor. View entire letter Let me introduce you to my partners… Justin Simmons is a native of Wolfeboro, New Hampshire where he spent playing his high school hockey career at Kingwoods. He was selected four times to attend the Dave Peterson's National in Colorado Springs in preparation for the 2003 U.S. Deaf Olympic team in Sweden. Before playing for the Olympic team, he played part of the 2002/03 season with the Boston Jr. Bulldogs. He went on to play with me in Sweden where we received the bronze medal. We have worked closely on the ice ever since. Justin also played NCAA Division III collegiate hockey for St. Mary's University of Minnesota, where he received his business and economics degree. Justin will play for the Team USA Deaflympics again in 2007 along with Jeff Mansfield. Jeff Mansfield, a native of Arlington, Massachusetts. He is a former captain and standout goaltender at the perennial national powerhouse, Arlington High School. Upon graduation, he played in the Eastern Junior Hockey League for Michael Filardo’s alma mater, the New York Apple Core, and battled injuries to end up receiving the EJHL Most Valuable Player award from HNIB. Jeff then went on and played for Princeton University (ECAC, NCAA Division I). He also will be playing for the Team USA Deaflympics in 2007 along with Justin Simmons. Jeff is also a certified personal trainer and the director of s2: speed and strength. To learn more about his program, please visit his website at www.S2SpeedStrength.com. Simmons & Mansfield bring their experience on the ice and the gym to MFGA. As seasoned competitive athletes, they possess intricate knowledge of the goaltending game. They will be taking over the general management of MFGA’s clinics & camps. There will be a number of qualified goaltending coaches from junior to professional levels working with us such as Mike Morrison (Ottawa Senators of the NHL), Jeff Pietrasiak (Former UNH Standout & Current Phoenix Coyotes of the NHL Draftee), Mike Buckley (Former UMass-Amherst Standout & Retired after 5 years of the UHL, a semi-pro league), Ray Jean (Bentley College), Tony Quesada (Holy Cross), Adam Reasoner (Boston College), Roxanne Gaudiel (Princeton University), Mark Hanson (Providence College), Josh Hand (Concordia College of Minnesota), Lenny Mosca (Curry College), Brian Madison (Curry College), Bryan Noiles (Johnson & Wales University), Matt Trusz (Hartford Jr. Wolfpack), Brad Reid (SUNY Geneseo), Steve Michalik (New York Jr. Islanders & C.W. Post College), Matt Frechette (Former Thayer Academy Standout & Current St. Anselm College), and more. Please check out our updated schedule for this summer. I would like to thank to all goaltenders and parents/guardians for all of their continued support and for attending to all of our MFGA’s clinics and camps. If you would like to stay in touch with me, I am available, as always, via email at michael@filardogoaltendingacademy.com. Lastly, if you need any goaltending references, please do not hesitate to ask me. I am willing to help you in any way I can. Yours between the pipes, Michael Filardo Founder & Consultant