National Sports Center | Blaine, Minnesota

• Clinics are meant for Beginner and Intermediate hockey players. The Coach will evaluate the skill level of the players and adjust accordingly.
• Beginner: For skaters just starting out in hockey or skaters that have not been on the ice for some time. Our staff will start with the basics and introduce you to the general skills of the game.
• Intermediate: For skaters that want to advance from our Beginner Clinics or have some hockey background. Our staff will continue with the basics and general skills but will also add in flow drills and light competition.

• Summer Session: June - August
  • Thursday Evenings (see calendar below)

• Emphasis on general skills such as power skating, stick handling, passing, shooting, scoring, speed and agility training.
• Proper form for each skill learned through demonstration and analysis.
• Each player will leave this program with the knowledge of how and why they must master these skills.
• NEW: Scrimmage sessions will be scheduled for additional ice time. Participants will have the opportunity to apply individual skills and team concepts in a game situation.

• Emphasis on the importance of team play and how to utilize each player on your team.
• Players will understand the importance of each position on the ice.
• Player will learn offensive, defensive, neutral zone, and breakout strategies.

Each participant will receive eight, 1 hour and 15 minute practices. All practices held at the Super Rink.

Successful player development starts with top level instruction. To ensure this, the NSC Hockey Development program provides its coaches and instructors with a curriculum focused on complete player development. We have assembled a staff second to none. Our staff members are all motivated to help young hockey players reach their highest level of hockey. Here are just a few you will see this summer:

David Cole

• 10+ Years of Skill Development and Coaching
• Emphasis in fundamental skill development

Other Key Staff Members

• HBTC /FHIT Player Development

• $155 per skater
• $80 per goalie
• $2,300 per team (15 minimum, no maximum) (10+pm start times) 
• Note: We must have 15 skaters minimum to offer a session.
• 3/26/2020: Current NSC Refund Policy: HERE

• Minus the 2% Surcharge fee if applicable

• Surcharge Fee

  • The National Sports Center has instituted a 2% surcharge on all submitted card payments to help cover a portion of the processing fees assessed to the NSC by the card processing companies. Customers can avoid the fee by paying with an e-check with online registration.

• Winter Adult Skill Clinics: When full
  • Register here
• Summer Adult Skill Clinics: When full
  • Register here

Required equipment include helmet, shin pads, elbow pads and gloves. Full equipment is recommended.  A program jersey will be supplied to each participant.

The NSC Fund For Play is the contribution and donation arm of the National Sports Center Foundation. We are dedicated to improving the lives of Minnesota residents by creating programs and initiatives that support a diverse and engaged community. If you would like to make a donation to improve the health, well-being, and outlook of participants through access to sports and healthy, safe environments, please click HERE.

Thank you for considering!