I forgot to mention one really important thing! Since you had a baby just 6-months ago I would like to give a word of caution – although I am super keen to see you get in net. Remember that your connective tissue became more relaxed during your pregnancy to allow for the baby to be delivered (guys, you can stop squirming…you know where babies come from). When I worked at the sport med clinic we would see quite a few women who went back to running, yoga, whatever a little too quickly (particularly after consecutive pregnancies) and as a result ended up with long-term chronic injuries. I am not saying you shouldn’t do it, but maybe ask your doctor or friendly neighbourhood physio about it. It has been 6-months, I just want to be sure.
Cheers,
Maria

I think it is awesome that you are thinking of taking up goaltending – that is great! I think my best advice is to do some of the stretches from this video – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1RQ0PWhXSM and start a short fitness circuit that you can do at home – I know I posted a quick in-season circuit for goalies here back in September maybe (if you search it using the search box on the home page you should come up with it) – just something quick that you can do at home. Then I would suggest that you get some tips from a goaltending coach. There is so much technique and strategy that having a pro get you off on the right foot could make the transition much easier.

Can’t wait to hear how it goes!
Cheers,
Maria