Our Mission

"Our mission at Lakes Hockey Academy is to create a competitive, high energy environment for every player at every level."

Meet the Coaches

Mitch McLain

• Brainerd High School: 2009-2012

• Langley Rivermen (BCHL) 2012-2014 Captain 

• Bowling Green State University (NCAA) 2014-2018 Captain

• Iowa Wild (AHL) 2018-2021

• Minnesota Wild Preseason (NHL) 2019

Chris Pohlkamp

• Brainerd High School 2010-2014

• Sioux Falls Stampede (USHL) 2014-2015 Champion

• Bowling Green State University (NCAA) 2015-2019 Captain

• Coventry Blaze (EIHL) 2019-2020

Cole Smith

• Brainerd High School 2011-2014

• Steinbach Pistons (MJHL) 2014-2016

• University of North Dakota (NCAA) 2016-2020 Captain

• Chicago Wolves (AHL) 2021

• Nashville Predators (NHL) 2021

Joey Frazer

• Brainerd High School 2005-2008 Captain

• Medicine Hat Tigers (WHL) 2008-2011

• Medicine Hat Tigers, Associate Head Coach 2011-Present

Mike Holtan

• Bachelors of Exercise Science - Minnesota State University Moorhead 

• Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (NSCA)

• Takedown Gym Athlete Development

• BAHA Dryland Coordinator

• Brainerd High School Speed & Strength Coach

Our Focus

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• Developing the player's foundation (Preparation, Drive, Compete, Attitude, Integrity, and Accountability)

• Applying the day-to-day processes modeled by players at the highest levels

• Teaching the fundamentals and HOW to apply them at game speed

• Encouraging Creativity

• Growing the player's "Feel" and "Hockey IQ" for in-game situations

• Emphasizing off-ice weight training and plyometric development

Registration

Camp Dates:

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July 5th - August 4th

Monday - Thursday

(Sign Up Deadline: June 20th)

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Group Schedules Here

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Price $450 - Includes 19 hours of ice, 19 dryland sessions, and classroom video work.

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Groups: Boys HS, Girls HS, Bantam, Peewee, Squirts

CONTACT

Camp Location:

 Essentia Health Sports Center 

Our Address:

502 Jackson St, Brainerd, MN 56401

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