Our Approach
Pro Crease Goaltending, LLC (PCG) is the largest instructional hockey organization dedicated solely to goaltending in Connecticut and New York; the company also serves organizations and academic institutions in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. PCG was founded in 2008 by Jared Waimon who serves as PCG’s Owner/Founder. Along with a staff of twenty (20) premier goaltending instructors, PCG provides a wide range of services from summer and year-round camps to elite private instruction for prep schools, Division I-III colleges, and youth organizations. PCG’s camps and instructional sessions are operated at premier facilities including Avon Old Farms School, South Kent School, and Westminster School as well as select public facilities including Chelsea Piers Connecticut (Stamford) and Newington Arena.
In addition to his role with PCG, Jared Waimon is currently the Goaltending Scout for the Back-to-Back 2020-2021 Stanley Cup Champion Tampa Bay Lightning. Prior to joining the Lightning, he was the Goaltending Coach at Quinnipiac University for five years. During Jared’s tenure at Quinnipiac, the Bobcats advanced to the NCAA National Tournament three times and in 2016 they played in the NCAA “Frozen 4” title game. Both Quinnipiac goaltenders that trained under Jared signed NHL contracts.
Concurrent to his coaching at Quinnipiac, Jared also served the USA Hockey’s National Developmental Team Program as the Strelow Program East Regional Mentor. Jared’s history of winning extends back to his time with Trinity College where he served as the Goaltending Coach for 9 years. During that time, the Bantams won an NCAA D3 National Championship, multiple NESCAC Championships, and developed three different NCAA All Americans. On the private instruction side, Jared exclusively trained 2019 13th overall NHL Entry Draft selectee Spencer Knight (see “Spencer Knight” PCG web page).
Jared is a product of New Milford Youth Hockey and played for Sacred Heart University and Stonehill College. He has dedicated his life to the advancement of goaltender development and is an enthusiastic student of the game. His knowledge of the different levels of hockey, both locally, nationally, and internationally, makes him one of the best resources available for the serious goaltender.
PCG instructors have served as assistant and goaltending coaches for a number of prestigious college and university varsity programs including Albertus Magnus University, Boston College, Brown University, Cornell University, Trinity College, and the University of Connecticut.
PCG has developed promotional relationships with premier consumer brands in their respective categories from hockey “tools-of-the-trade” companies such as Vaughn Hockey to consumer brands including Gatorade, Quaker Oats, Mutti, and equipment retailers including Wesco Sports.
"More people are playing hockey in the United States than
ever before, thanks in part to the increasing popularity of the NHL."- CBSsports.com
Equally important is the emergence of women’s hockey with young girls from grade school to college, the Olympics and professionals. Most youth organizations, public and private high schools and colleges now have women’s programs. In fall 2018, Waimon debuted as a goalie coach for USA Hockey at the Women’s National Team Evaluation Camp.
"While some youth and even high school sports have seen declining participation in recent years, there’s one sport that has been growing at a record pace and is showing no sign of slowing down anytime soon. Girls hockey is on the rise as more female players are taking to the ice and getting the chance to play not just with the boys, but also on their own girl’s teams from the time they’re first old enough to lace up the skates all the way through high school, college and professionally.” - USA TODAY
Jared Waimon - Founder/Owner
Jared Waimon is the Founder and Owner of Pro Crease Goaltending. For over 20 years, he has been a leading voice in the development and success of American goaltenders. He currently serves as the Goaltending Scout for the Tampa Bay Lightning and is a two-time Stanley Cup Champion.
Prior to joining the Lightning, Jared worked with the USA Hockey National Team Development Program as a Goaltending Scout and Mentor. In that role, he identified and evaluated top talent, including Jake Oettinger, Joseph Woll, and Spencer Knight. His influence on the advancement of American-born goaltenders is extensive, having contributed to the development of USA Hockey’s core curriculum and current coaching education structure. He remains a regular contributor at the USA Hockey National Goaltending Camp.
Internationally, Jared has coached with USA Hockey at multiple events, including the 2023 IIHF World Junior Championship, where he helped the team earn a bronze medal, as well as the 2022 Hlinka Gretzky Cup and the 2019 U17 Five Nations Tournament. He has also coached at numerous USA Hockey Select Camps at the 15, 16, and 17 levels and was part of the staff for the 2019 USA Women’s National Team.
Jared spent nearly two decades coaching at the NCAA level. He served as the Goaltending Coach for Quinnipiac University (NCAA Division I) from 2015–2019. During his tenure, the Bobcats reached the 2016 National Championship and made three additional NCAA Tournament appearances, while he oversaw the development of 2019 NCAA All-American Andrew Shortridge.
Prior to Quinnipiac, Jared enjoyed significant success at Trinity College (NCAA Division III), helping lead the Bantams to the 2016 NCAA National Championship while coaching multiple NCAA All-Americans.
Jared grew up in New Milford and currently resides in the Hartford area with his wife, Victoria, and their sons, Wesley and Isaac.
Pro Crease Coaches
Yekaterina Ryzhova is a former professional goaltender and accomplished hockey goalie coach with elite international experience. A former member of the Kazakhstan Women’s National Team, she competed in IIHF World Championships, Olympic Final Qualification, Asian Games, and European Champions Cup tournaments, while earning multiple national and international titles throughout her career.
With a background in Physical Culture and Sports and extensive high-level playing experience, Yekaterina brings passion, knowledge, and a detail-oriented approach to Pro Crease Goaltending. She specializes in technical development, game situation training, and performance-based coaching, helping goalies build confidence, refine their skills, and elevate their game.
Jewells Austin joined Pro Crease in 2020, working clinics and camps across Connecticut. A former four-year collegiate player at Manhattanville University, she also oversaw Pro Crease training with the Darien youth program during her time there. Since going full-time in 2025, she has worked with numerous youth teams and prep schools, including The Hotchkiss School, where she trained goaltender Neilan Johnson. Jewells is dedicated to helping goaltenders reach their full potential while fostering a positive, high-energy environment for growth.
Parker Carroll joined PCG in the summer of 2024 and has quickly become an integral member of the Pro Crease staff. His dynamic approach to the position, combined with strong interpersonal skills, has made him a favorite among goalies.
Parker competed at an exceptionally high level at Norwich University, one of the top NCAA Division III programs in the country. He currently works with Mid Fairfield Youth Hockey, overseeing their Elite and AAA teams, and serves as the goalie coach for the NCDC Rough Riders.
Originally from Pennsylvania, Parker now resides in New York City—and is even in the process of learning Russian.
