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
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Brainerd High School: 2009-2012
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Langley Rivermen (BCHL) 2012-2014 Captain
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Bowling Green State University (NCAA) 2014-2018 Captain
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Iowa Wild (AHL) 2018-2021
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Minnesota Wild Preseason (NHL) 2019
Chris Pohlkamp
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Brainerd High School 2010-2014
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Sioux Falls Stampede (USHL) 2014-2015 Champion
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Bowling Green State University (NCAA) 2015-2019 Captain
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Coventry Blaze (EIHL) 2019-2020
Cole Smith
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Brainerd High School 2011-2014
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Steinbach Pistons (MJHL) 2014-2016
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University of North Dakota (NCAA) 2016-2020 Captain
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Chicago Wolves (AHL) 2021
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Nashville Predators (NHL) 2021
Joey Frazer
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Brainerd High School 2005-2008 Captain
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Medicine Hat Tigers (WHL) 2008-2011
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Medicine Hat Tigers, Associate Head Coach 2011-Present
Mike Holtan
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Bachelors of Exercise Science - Minnesota State University Moorhead
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Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (NSCA)
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Takedown Gym Athlete Development
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BAHA Dryland Coordinator
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Brainerd High School Speed & Strength Coach
Our Focus
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Developing the player's foundation (Preparation, Drive, Compete, Attitude, Integrity, and Accountability)
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Applying the day-to-day processes modeled by players at the highest levels
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Teaching the fundamentals and HOW to apply them at game speed
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Encouraging Creativity
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Growing the player's "Feel" and "Hockey IQ" for in-game situations
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Emphasizing off-ice weight training and plyometric development
CONTACT
Camp Location:
Essentia Health Sports Center
Our Address:
502 Jackson St, Brainerd, MN 56401