Burggraf Skating Clinics

Successful Feeding Programs (SFP) for youth hockey programs! "The Big Difference,... We Do It Professionally!"

Burggraf Skating

Click the link above to access Burggraf Skating Programs in Bemidji. Our skating clinics typically run in May and September every year to end and start the season skating correctly. Clinics fill fast and registrations are typically available 6-8 weeks in advance. Our Bemidji programs run year round. You must attend the skating clinic to be eligible for our programs. Program groups are typically smaller.

March Mini ISO

Coming March 2021

Dates Times Location TBD

Groups limited to 20 Skaters

Call Scott

218-209-6553 for more information

Burggraf Individual High Performance Off Ice Training (IHPTtm)

Year Round 4 Phase Off Ice Training

Monthly Options

Bemidji Burggraf Training Facility located at

623 22nd St NW, Bemidji, Minnesota

Train with the People that Train the Pros

Power, Speed, Quickness, Strength, Balance, Stability & Proprioception

Sundays

Group 1 (7-9 year old)

Group 2 (10-12 year old)

Group 3 (13-15 year old)

Wednesday

Group 4 (15+)

Call Scott McLean at 218-209-6553 for more information

Burggraf Student Updates

December 2017-Student Chase Hartje cracks NHL Central Scouting "C" list. Currently projected to be drafted in 2018 in either round 4, 5 or 6.

April 2017-Student Chase Hartje signs with the Moose Jaw Warriors of the WHL Major Juniors. The very best to Chase!

January, 2017-Student McKeanna Brand currently leads all NCAA D1 women with 21 goals. Keep getting pucks on net McKenna!!

June, 2016-Congratulations to Heather Olson for signing with the BSU Women's hockey team for the 2016-17 season. Way to go Heather! #Greatstrides!!

February-March, 2016-Congratulations to the Bemidji Boys Varsity team on their successful defense of the Section 8 Title and winning the Class AA State Consolation Championship! Bemidji Burggraf conducted a season long clinic for both the the varsity and junior varsity teams.

March, 2015-Congratulations to current Burggraf Student Jake Leitner for making his debut and cracking the line up of the Aberdeen Wings of the North American Hockey League. Jake is a positive role model on and off the ice for younger players! Keep up the great work Jake!

May, 2015-Congratulations to Chase Hartje for being selected as the 24th player in the USHL Futures Draft and for being chosen to attend the USA Hockey Select 16's Development Camp in New York!

May, 2015-Congratulations to Chase Brand for being selected in the USHL Futures Draft and for being chosen to attend the USA Hockey Select 16's Development Camp in New York!

October, 2015-The very best to Michael Forseth as he begins his journey with the Winnepeg Blues of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League.

November, 2015-Congratulations to Nick Leitner for signing a tender to play for the Aberdeen Wings of the North American Junior Hockey League.

December, 2015-Congratulations to Anne Bloomer for signing a NLI with Harvard!

December, 2015-Congratulations to McKenna Brand for scoring the winning goal for Northeastern University against Vermont on December 5, 2015.

Player Development Recommendations for Associations by Burggraf Skating- Bemidji

"Systems kill development and creativity. Every time you introduce a system you are taking away the player's development and his/her creativity." Ron Wilson, former NHL coach, US National team coach, college hockey player.

1. Every coach Mite-Bantam, must work on individual skating, puck control, and shooting for the first 30 minutes of every practice. Every player has a puck on their stick for a minimum 30 minutes.

2. Use the second half of practice on team skills focusing on skating and puck control and passing. Save the last 15 minutes or so for scrimmage, 5 on 5, 4 on 4 or 3 on 3 with the focus on puck control and making it fun.

3. Schedule 3 practices per week. This is a must. Combine or share the ice with another team. Don't settle for anything less when you commit to develop skills. If you are going to play "Dump and Chase" then just show up for games.

4. Focus on skating and puck control and reward that behavior. Always reward what you want your players to achieve! It could be just a few words; "Good Job" " well done" " that's the way." A thumbs up, a smile, or a pat on the shin!

5. Do the players a favor and don't teach systems except when the other team is controlling the puck in your zone. Your job as a youth coach is to help each player develop to his or her full potential. If you do that, your team will win more than their share of games in the process.

6. Develop a strong season long in-house program at the 10U, Squirt level. Allow all players to develop and provide families with an alternative to expensive team travel.

7. Be consistent year in year out with player development by developing a Successful Feeding Program (SFP). Coaches at every level must be reading from the same development plan and must be consistent in what is being taught and how it is being taught to players as they progress from one level to the next.

8. Attend Burggraf Skating Clinics and Programs. To get exposed to professional coaches that care about every players improvement. By attending our programs, your son or daughter will be exposed to exclusive training that will benefit them as players and people! Don't miss out on this valuable resource in your back yard!

Burggraf Skating Programs

For over 40 years, Burggraf Skating has been teaching performance skating to hockey players worldwide. We teach players from the youth level to the NHL. Our success in teaching skating and other skills to hockey players is unmatched by other programs. We use the Burggraf Skating Skills method as the foundation to our programs. Program difficulty, pace and intensity increases as players skill level increases. Teaching proper form and technique is the cornerstone of our success as a program.