--- title: About | Goaliesmith Lacrosse description: Goaliesmith is the lifelong project of the Gvozden brothers. 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Formally started in 2018, Goaliesmith is the lifelong project of the Gvozden brothers. Brothers, Friends, and Business Partners; Mike and Andrew built Goaliesmith into the Nation’s top resource for Goalies with one goal in mind: **Gather the best & hungriest goalies on the same field to grow better, together.** The Gvozden’s grew up in Severna Park, Maryland, one of the world’s biggest hotbeds for lacrosse. Both former Division 1 Goalies, with an extensive list of accolades, were encouraged by their parents to combine their skill sets and create a “Goalie Training Company” in 2015. At the time, Mike was a Lacrosse Coach in Los Angeles and Andrew a Restaurant Manager in San Francisco. The brothers each trained Goalies in their respective areas, and began partnering up to put their best foot forward. After many trial events, traveling up and down the West Coast, and learning from one another, the brothers decided that if they took their training back to the East Coast, and had success, building Goaliesmith would become their full-time focus. After a Preseason Tour of Baltimore, Boston, Long Island, and Upstate NY, the decision was made by Mike and Andrew to go all in. The Goaliesmith community has grown rapidly throughout the United States, reaching goalies around the globe ever since. **[Meet Our Coaches](https://www.goaliesmith.com/about#meet-our-coaches)**   ## Our Mission We aim to provide an elite training experience where goalies will be challenged to grow and motivated to thrive in a community of like-minded athletes. Off the field, our goal is to build relationships with the entire lacrosse community, and make our knowledge and experience with this position widely accessible.  **[See What We Offer](https://www.goaliesmith.com/events?hsLang=en)** The Beginning 2016 ##### First clinic in San Francisco 2017 ##### First Overnight Camp in San Diego 2018 ##### Goaliesmith is formally launched, first East Coast Tour 2019 ##### First TGE: The Goaliesmith Experience 2021 ##### The Goaliesmith Experience quadruples in size, Drake Porter and Meg Taylor join the team 2022 ##### Matt Gill joins the team 2023 ##### Jackson Moore joins the team 2024 ##### Goaliesmith Headquarters established, Kat Buchanan joins the team 2025 ##### Allen Hockenberry joins the team Today ##### Over 12,000 Goalies coached   ## Founders The Gvozden Brothers   ![MikeBio](https://www.goaliesmith.com/hs-fs/hubfs/About%20Page/MikeBio.png?width=1080&height=1080&name=MikeBio.png) #### Mike Gvozden ##### Co-Founder ##### **Johns Hopkins University 2010** An NCAA Champion at Hopkins, Mike brings an unrivaled level of instruction, passion and intensity that has helped goalies around the country elevate their game to the elite level for over a decade. **National Champion** **Recorded 37 saves in the 2008 Final Four** **IL #9 Overall Recruit** [*Email*](mailto:mike@goaliesmith.com) ![AndrewBio1.1](https://www.goaliesmith.com/hs-fs/hubfs/About%20Page/AndrewBio1.1.png?width=1080&height=1080&name=AndrewBio1.1.png) #### Andrew Gvozden ##### Co-Founder ##### **Hofstra University 2012** An All-American at Hofstra, Andrew brings an expertise of knowledge about all things goalie. He is the nation’s best goalie recruiting advisor and simply put, one of the most connected individuals in the Lacrosse world. **NCAA All-American** **Lead Nation in GAA (6.0) 2011** **2012 Team Captain** [*Email*](mailto:andrew@goaliesmith.com)   ## The Team ![GillBio](https://www.goaliesmith.com/hubfs/About%20Page/GillBio.png) #### Matt Gill ##### Head of Men's Development ##### **College of St. Rose 2018** Energetic, passionate, and with a commanding voice, Matt has elevated the level of youth play and coaching around the country rapidly, since joining Goaliesmith in 2022. On top of his work leading the Youth development, Matt has established relationships with Goalies and Coaches that have turned College and High School Goalies into All-Americans. He gets results, and brings the energy. **LIU Goalie Coach 2022** **SUNY Oswego Goalie Coach 2021** **Career High 24 Saves vs. UNH at St. Rose** [*Email*](mailto:matt@goaliesmith.com) ![Meg Gunning Goaliesmith](https://www.goaliesmith.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Headshots/NewMegHeadshot.png?width=1080&height=1080&name=NewMegHeadshot.png) #### Meg Gunning ##### Head of Women's Development ##### **University of Maryland 2019** Meg reached uncharted territory as a player, becoming the first Goalie to ever win the Award for the Nation’s Best Player, The Tewaaraton, along with an extensive list of other accolades. As a coach, she has quickly made a significant large-scale impact. Meg takes a “no Monday-blues” approach and combines it with a fiery, competitive side to unite girls goalies from all over the country, instilling confidence and new friendships in all who train with her. **2x National Champion** **National Player of the Year (Tewaaraton)** **4 Year Starter** [*Email*](mailto:meg@goaliesmith.com) ![KatHeadshot](https://www.goaliesmith.com/hs-fs/hubfs/About%20Page/KatHeadshot.png?width=1080&height=1080&name=KatHeadshot.png) #### Kat Buchanan ##### Head of Women's Recruiting ##### **James Madison University 2023** As one of the top Goalies in the Nation in her final year at JMU, Kat led her team to an unprecedented 19 win season, setting a record for JMU goalies. Electric on the field as both a player and coach, Kat brings a competitive energy that is contagious to all those around her. As our Head of Women’s Recruiting. she brings that same energy and is eager to help guide goalies through the recruiting process. **2x AU Professional Player 2024 AU Teammate of the Year Award 2x IWLCA National Defensive Player of the Week** [*Email*](mailto:kat@goaliesmith.com) Add your content here. ![Jackson Moore Headshot](https://www.goaliesmith.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Headshots/Jackson%20Moore%20Headshot.png?width=1080&height=1080&name=Jackson%20Moore%20Headshot.png) #### Jackson Moore ##### Head of Media ##### **University of Lynchburg 2023** An Alabama native and the brother of two Goaliesmith goalies, Jackson brings exceptional videography talent and an eye for creativity to the team. Moore has been shooting lacrosse goalies and action sports for years, including several Goaliesmith events. Jackson’s skill set, easy going personality, and ability to work well in our team setting made his addition to our team essential. Stay tuned on all of our Social Media platforms to see his work. **Hometown: Birmingham, AL** **7 Years of Videography and Photography Experience** [*Email*](mailto:jackson@goaliesmith.com) ![Allen Hockenberry](https://www.goaliesmith.com/hs-fs/hubfs/About%20Page/Allen%20Hockenberry.png?width=1080&height=1080&name=Allen%20Hockenberry.png) #### Allen Hockenberry ##### Mens Youth Director & Shooting Coordinator ##### **University of Maryland Baltimore County 2025** Allen is a longtime Goaliesmith shooter turned coach who has grown into a true weapon on the field. After spending 6+ years working with Goaliesmith as a shooter and completing a full year as a coaching intern, Allen brings a deep understanding of both sides of the cage to every session. Allen excels at instructing both goalies and shooters, helping them read the game, sharpen decision-making, and elevate their performance. 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