National Sports Center | Blaine, Minnesota

Amy Brolsma is one of the premier power skating coaches in the Midwest.    With 25 years of coaching experience, she has taught skaters from the beginning mite level to the NHL.    Over the years, Amy has worked with many players, associations and hockey teams.    Based out of NE Wisconsin, she has worked with teams including Green Bay Gamblers (USHL),  Top High School teams Notre Dame Academy and Appleton United, Skaters from AAA programs, Milwaukee Jr Admirals, Green Bay Jr Gamblers, Madison Capitals, and Team Wisconsin and down the ladder of age groups.   Currently, her top skaters play in the NHL(Winnipeg Jets), Division 1 programs including Wisconsin, Minnesota State, Arizona State, Michigan Tech, Michigan, Clarkson and Ohio State, Division 3 programs, USHL, NAHL to name a few.   Amy uses her Master's Rating in figure skating to find the most efficient way to move them on ice.

Intro to Hockey 1  
Intro to Hockey 2 & 3  
Spring dates Wednesday, April 1-May 27 No class April 22 
(see schedule below )

Make-up Policy
We offer one complimentary open skate pass per session for missed classes. One pass may be requested per session by emailing the Skating School Director.
The request must be made by the end of the session.

• Summer 11 on-ice sessions 
• Professional instruction
• Proven teaching methods for best results at younger ages, utilizing the ISI and USA Hockey recommendations.
• Intro to Hockey jersey

Intro to Hockey 1
Stand up
Fall
March
Glide
Dip
Snowplow stop
Forward Swizzles
Glide Turn

Puck Skills
Proper Stick Placement
Stationary Puck Handling

Intro to Hockey 2

* Prerequisite Hockey 1 or being able to skate across the width of the rink without problems
Forward Swizzles
Forward Hockey Shuffle
Forward Slalom
1 Foot Glide
Snowplow Stop - both feet
Forward  C Cuts
Forward Scooter Pushes
Forward Crossovers
Forward Stride

Puck Skills

Stationary PuckHandling
Open Ice Carry
Forehand Sweep Pass
Receiving a Pass
Forehand Sweep Shot

Intro to Hockey 3

* Prerequisite Hockey 1 and 2 or forward skating with proficiency
Backward Swizzles
Backward Hockey Shuffle
Backward Slalom
Backward 1 Foot Glide
Hockey Stop
Backward C Cuts
Backward Alternating C Cuts
Power Turn

Puck Skills

Backhand Sweep Pass
Receiving a Backhand Sweep Pass
Open Ice Carry in a Circle
Backhand Sweep Shot

My daughter played a full Init-D season last year, a few short clinics here and there, and is on week #3 with the Intro Mites. I must say, that hands down, this is by far the most fun and best skating/hockey experience she has been involved with since day one. Great job coaches and the others who make it happen. My wife have boasted about the program to others and will definitely continue to do so.
Thanks,

• Aaron

Thanks for a great camp. Our son Owen came off the rink every day sweating and smiling. He loved it and we will be signing up for the next session. Thanks again!

• Mike

My son, Michael was in the last session of Intro Mites on Tuesday mornings. I want to give our compliments to the Coach. He is an exceptional coach and deserves an abundance of praise. He is so positive, fun and energetic. Each session was exciting for my son, yet well controlled, considering the challenging age group he was working with. I saw a big improvement in Michael’s skating ability and most importantly, he has developed a genuine love for the sport of hockey. He has been counting the days for it to start again, and following hockey at every level from High School to the Olympics. I have recommended this program to two of our friends who are now enrolled in the Saturday session, the coaching being the primary reason for it.

• Shelley and Jeff

Thank you-Sage loved the intro mites and loved his coach- Tad. He had so much fun and learned a lot too. Tad is a great coach & does a really good job with the kids. Teaching them, and at the same time making it fun for them. It was well worth the drive from Belle Plaine for the class! Sage is now looking forward to the next camp the last week in August at the Super Rink :)

Thanks again- you have a wonderful program for the kids.

• Jami

Please thank all the coaches in this Intro session. Our son really enjoyed the program. Great idea teaching skills while playing games. We need to give kids a fun first experience on the ice. Nice Work!

• Jon

 I have been extremely impressed with the way that  you run this program. It is clear that a lot of thought went in to planning a program that emphasizes the most important thing for kids of this age, that they have fun on the ice. While there is no doubt that hockey skills are developed as well, developing a passion for an activity in a four year old is truly a remarkable skill. My son looks forward to hockey every Saturday morning all week and enjoys himself immensely while he is there. We will certainly sign him up for the program again. Thanks again.

• Mike

The thanks go to all of you for your time and energy. Thank you so much for all your work, our daughter, Cassie, had a great time out there with you all.

Thanks,

• Karyn & Chris

Thank you guys for a great session. I know that Torin learned a lot in an environment with a great group of coaches.

Thanks again!

• Jennifer

Thank you Darin! You and your staff should be proud of the work you do with the little guys. A job well done. Nolan will see you in the spring.

3/17 - Current NSC Refund Policy: HERE

• Helmet with full facemask
• Mouth guard
• Shoulder pads (optional)
• Elbow pads
• Hockey gloves
• Hockey pants/breezers
• Shin pads
• Hockey socks or sweat pants to cover shin pads
• Skates
• Hockey stick
• Jersey will be provided for all participants