In Episode 130 of the Goalie Science Podcast, Jamie and Derek are back with a heavy-hitting conversation around one central question: Is it better to be a good goalie on a bad team… or a good goalie on a great team? They explore the upsides of being on a weak team, what scouts actually look for, and how a “loser mindset” is holding back young goalies. They also revisit the viral debate around stick saves, talk goalie-parent self-awareness, discuss coaches using “development” as a crutch, and break down the reality of accountability, adversity, and athlete ownership—on and off the ice. This episode also features a giveaway from Easy Crease, a shoutout to First Phorm, and a surprise offer from Bjan Goaltending.