FORTE [fawr-tey]
a person's strong suit, or most highly developed characteristic, talent, or skill; something that one excels in
February Shooting Clinic
$180
REGISTER HEREWhen?
Middle School (6-8th)
Wednesdays 7:00 am – 7:45 am @ St. Louis Park Rec Center
High School Session
Wednesdays 7:00 am – 7:45 am @ Richfield Ice Arena
Who is this for?
Players looking to develop shooting accuracy and technique in a high pace, high repetition environment!
Note: groups will be separated by age division.
What is the emphasis?
Players will be taught specific shooting technique and form. Small groups and high coach to player ratio will ensure lots of feedback and provide a great learning environment.
Work on specifics such as: quick release, shooting accuracy, shooting in stride, snap shots, change of angle, and more.
Summer Session 1:
6 - 12th Grade
Richfield Arena & Parade Ice Garden
$290
REGISTER HERE
Who is this for?
All players looking for overall development in all facets of their game. Specific and focused one hour training sessions will emphasize both individual and team play.
Note: groups will be separated by age division.
What is the emphasis?
Offensive skills for all players. Focus areas include:
- Zone entry options
- Effective regroups
- Blue line agility for defenseman
- Low goal line offense and cycling
- Shot selection and shooting technique
- Screens, tips and rebounds
- Passing options including area/forehand/backhand/saucer
Summer Session 2:
August 9 - 11 & August 16 - August 18
6 - 12th Grade
Richfield Arena & Parade Ice Garden
$290
REGISTER HERE
Who is this for?
All players looking for overall development in all facets of their game. Specific and focused one hour training sessions will emphasize both individual and team play.
Note: groups will be separated by age division.
What is the emphasis?
Defensive skills for all players. Focus areas include:
- Angling and stick steering
- Effective breakouts
- Board play: receiving rings/puck protection/getting puck off wall quickly
- Body positioning: boxing out, gaining lanes, puck protection
- Gap control, skating agility and change of speed
- Passing options including area/forehand/backhand/saucer
LACE Camp
8:00 am - 2:30 pm daily
St Louis Park Recreation Center
$400
REGISTER HEREWhen?
July 6th - July 9th, 4 day camp
8:00 am - 2:30 daily
Who is this for?
All girls from ages 11-15 with an interest in developing as a hockey player and young leader.
Note: groups will be separated by age division.
What is the emphasis?
This is a 4 day camp intended to expose and educate young girls about what leadership is, and how to incorporate it into their daily lives. Each day will focus on building both on-ice skills and have explicit leadership development opportunities with trained professionals.
What is included?
- 2, one-hour ice sessions each day with high coach to player ratio
- Daily leadership sessions by trained professionals
- Team building and cooperative workshops with peers
Senior Send-off
9:00 am - 2:15 pm daily
9:00 am - 2:15 pm daily
$295
REGISTER HEREWhen?
August 6th - August 8th
9:00 am - 2:15 daily
Who is this for?
Graduated seniors who will be attending college in the fall to play NCAA collegiate hockey (D1 or D3).
What is the emphasis?
We surveyed NCAA coaches asking what they wish incoming freshmen knew before becoming a student athlete at their respective schools. This 3-day camp addresses those gaps and more, sending seniors off to school with more confidence and a better understanding of what to expect at the collegiate level!
What is included?
- 2, one-hour ice sessions each day (AM practice, PM scrimmage/small area games) with high coach to player ratio
- College system video sessions
- Current student athlete panel
College Prep Clinic
9:00 am - 2:15 pm daily
Richfield Arena
$325
REGISTER HEREWhen?
June 21 - 23
9:00 am - 2:15 daily
Who is this for?
Rising 8th, 9th, 10th, and 11th graders interested in playing at the next levels!
What is the emphasis?
This 3-day camp was created and developed with hopes of developing one on one relationships with college coaches to gather a better sense of what it looks like to get collegiate level coaching both on and off the ice and develop relationships with college coaches.
What is included?
- 2, one-hour ice sessions each day (AM practice, PM scrimmage)
- Practices run by current Division I College Coaches
- Afternoon games coached by Division I College Coaches
MEET THE COACHES
Bethany Brausen
Bethany Brausen
- Current assistant coach at the University of Minnesota
- Over 10 years of coaching experience, including youth development, high school, and the collegiate level
- Former collegiate athlete at the University of Minnesota
- 2-time captain at the University of Minnesota
Other Hockey Related Experience:
- Former assistant coach at Breck School
- Involved with USA Hockey National Camps and Minnesota Development Camps
- High Performance (HP) Evaluator
Education Credentials:
- Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from the University of Minnesota
- Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of Minnesota
- Current PhD student in the Organizational Leadership Policy & Development Program at the University of Minnesota
MEET THE COACHES
Whitney Colbert
Whitney Colbert
- Current head coach at The Blake School
- Current USA Hockey Women’s National Team event scout
- Former assistant coach with the Chinese National Program
- Assistant Coach at Union College (NCAA DI) 2016-2019
- Assistant Coach at Connecticut College (NCAA DIII) 2014-2016
- Former collegiate athlete at Trinity College
Other Hockey Related Experience:
- USA Hockey district evaluations for New York State, New England, Multi-District camp
- USA Hockey National Camps: Head Coach, Skills Coach, Operations assistant and intern 2013-2019
Education Credentials:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology from Trinity College
- Masters Degree in Sports Leadership from Northeastern University
MEET THE COACHES
Ronda Curtin Engelhardt
Ronda Curtin Engelhardt
- Current co head coach MN Whitecaps (NWHL)
- 2018 Isobel Cup Champions
- Former head coach with the Chinese National Program
- Former head coach at Breck School
- 2018 State Champions
- Former assistant coach at University of St Thomas (NCAA DIII)
Other Hockey Related Experience:
- Over 15 years of coaching experience, from youth development to international level
- Former collegiate athlete at the University of Minnesota
- National Champion; Team Captain
- 2x All American, 2x WCHA Defensive Players of the year; WCHA Player of the Year
Education Credentials:
- Bachelor's Degree in Psychology; Minor in Leadership from University of Minnesota
- Masters Degree in School Counseling
- Currently pursuing Certification in Applied Positive Psychology
MEET THE COACHES
Angela Girtz
Angela Girtz
- Former assistant coach with the Chinese National Program
- Former assistant coach at Breck School
- 2018 State Champions
- Over 10 years of coaching experience, including youth, high school, and international
- Former collegiate athlete at Saint Anselm College
- ECAC Women’s Open Champion; Team Captain
- ECAC All Conference Team; Leadership Committee
- Most Improved Player Award
Other Hockey Related Experience:
- Upper Midwest HS - Elite League Hockey Coach and Evaluator
- OS Hockey on ice and bench instructor
- High Performance (HP) Evaluator
Education Credentials:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business from Saint Anselm College