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Our Philosophy
Velocity Training Center provides comprehensive sport performance programs for individuals and teams looking to reach their peak potential in an elite training environment.
Our proven methods and results-based approach provides the tools needed to push you to the next level.
The highly qualified coaches at Velocity strive to connect with our clients and positively impact our athletes both on and off the field.
Whether you are looking to gain an advantage over your competition, get in shape, or lose weight, Velocity Training Center will help you reach your goals.
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Velocity Training Center
7505 Ikola Way, Suite 201
Edina, MN 55439
Phone: 952-941-5855 (Main)
Director of Strength & Conditioning:
Email: danmeinz@velocityhockeycenter.com
Hours
Monday-Friday 6:00am - 8:00pm
Saturday-Sunday By Appointment only
VELOCITY HOCKEY CENTER
Eden Prairie Location
7901 Fuller Road
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Phone: 952-937-0949
Osseo Location
235 County Rd 81 Service Road
Osseo, MN 55369
Phone: 952-937-0949
Velocity Hockey Hours: Monday - Sunday 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM
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Our Facility (952) 941.5855
Keiser Bikes
Squat Racks and Platforms
Keiser Functional Trainers
Pit Sharks
Indoor Turf
Shooting Cages
Stick-handling Area
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Keiser Bikes
“With the M3, Keiser revolutionized indoor group cycling. And today, it continues to lead the way.”
Keiser’s pioneering M Series indoor group bike is engineered to match the needs of gym owners, riders and maintenance technicians alike. Offering an unrivaled premium-feel ride for variety of riders found in group cycling classes, the bike also features the durability and ease of maintenance needed to ensure longevity.
Squat Racks and Platforms
Six half-racks and platforms allow for a variety of lower body and upper body strength exercises.
Keiser Functional Trainers
The Functional Trainer represents the core machine within the Infinity Series. As the name implies, it is a multi-functional machine for a complete body workout. It can be used for hundreds of different exercises, ranging from rehabilitation to sports-specific applications and is one of the most basic and versatile cable machines available. The ability to train at any speed and without any impact makes it the product of choice for many different applications. With its space-saving design, the unit is available with or without a base. (Units without base must be bolted directly and securely to the floor.)
The Functional Trainer features two adjustable arms, which can be adjusted for virtually any training position. Each pulley swings independently of the machine to match the line of pull. In addition to its already space-saving design, the unit can either stand alone or be floor-mounted.
Pit Sharks
The PIT SHARK is a heavy-duty piece of equipment used for both upper body and lower body strength training. The patented design of the PIT SHARK promotes full range of motion and freedom of movement, while removing the risk of spinal compression. The aggressive training possible with every movement done on the PIT SHARK can increase strength, power and add tremendous flexibility to your weight training program.
Shooting Cages
Shooting lanes to work on specific shooting skills. We have the following in the cages to use at any time:
- Pass Master
- Shooting Tarps
- Weighted Sticks
- Regular & Weighted Pucks
- Speed Shot Tools
- Multiple Nets
Stick-handling Area
Stickhandling area to work on all different types of Stickhandling Skills. Players will have access to the following:
- Stick-handling Balls
- Weighted Sticks
- Stick-handling ladder
- Stick-handling Tri-Angle
- Stick-handling Program
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Noel Rahn Velocity Training Center Owner
Dan Meinz Director of Strength and Conditioning
Kevin Ziegler Strength and Conditioning Consultant
Cal Dietz Strength and Conditioning Consultant
Internship Opportunities
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Velocity Training Center Owner Noel Rahn
Noel Rahn brings 35 years of hockey experience to the Velocity Training Center. He has owned and operated the Velocity Hockey Center for the past 13 years. Under Rahn's ownership, Velocity has designed and developed three (3) of the country's top Hockey Training facilities in Edina, Eden Prairie and Osseo/Maple Grove. These world-class facilities are suited for athletes of all skill levels and genders, both on and off ice.
Rahn grew up playing his youth hockey in Edina where he played all 3 years of Varsity hockey. During his junior season his Edina hornets won the Minnesota State High School Hockey Title in 1988. Following high school, Rahn went on to play at the University of Wisconsin where he won the National Championship his freshman season. His final two years of WCHA hockey he played for the St. Cloud State Huskies. During that time, Rahn was drafted by the Quebec Nordiques in the 1989 NHL Entry Draft.
After his playing days, Rahn became a player agent with his brother-in-law Brian Lawton who is a former GM of the Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League. Rahn's duties as an agent for Lawton Sport and Financial included recruiting and identifying talent at all levels around the world. During Noel's employment many of the young prospects he represented are currently playing or played in the NHL. Noel was monumental in developing the agency which was later sold to Octagon.
Most recently, as an NHL amateur scout for the Phoenix Coyotes and Minnesota Wild, Rahn focused on scouting prospects in the High School, Major Junior, and College ranks around the world.
Coach Rahn is currently very active in coaching and assisting many of his Boys and Girls AAA teams at the Velocity Hockey Center. He has coached and developed some outstanding players/teams recently in the "1992", "1996", "1999" and "2002" Boys teams. These teams have won numerous championships at the INVITE levels. Many of his players have gone on to play Juniors, Division I College or are currently playing Varsity Hockey at a very young age.
Noel has a variety of experiences instructing as well as coaching all levels of hockey ranging from youth hockey to High School Hockey to College Hockey all the way to the NHL.
Currently Coach Rahn is the Head Varsity High School Boys Coach at Holy Family Catholic School. In his first 9 seasons at Holy Family he has posted an impressive 169-64-4 record. Holy Family currently plays AA hockey and is in the tough Section 2AA.
Noel Rahn
Velocity Hockey
Owner
612.250.8678
noelrahn@velocityhockeycenter.cm
Sara Rahn
Velocity Hockey
Owner
612.554.6422
sararahn@velocityhockeycenter.com
Dan Meinz:
Director of Strength and Conditioning
Dan Meinz returns as the Director of Strength and Conditioning at the Velocity Training Center after a season with the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. Meinz previously served as Velocity's Director of Strength and Conditioning from 2015-2019. In this position, he oversees all strength and conditioning programs and day-to-day operation of Velocity Training Center.
Prior to Velocity, Meinz was a Strength and Conditioning Fellow at the University of Michigan primarily working with men’s and women’s track and field, men’s lacrosse, and women’s basketball.
He has trained athletes from nearly every major sport including hockey at every level from the NHL on down, football, basketball, baseball, soccer, track and field, lacrosse, softball and volleyball. Meinz has additional strength and conditioning experience at the University of Minnesota, Minnesota State University, Mankato, and the NSCA Performance Center in Colorado Springs.
Education:
- B.A – Health Fitness, Gustavus Adolphus College, 2011
- M.A. – Exercise Physiology, Minnesota State University Mankato, 2013
Certifications:
- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist- NSCA
- Level 1 Sport Performance Coach- USAW
- Certified RPR Pro- Reflexive Performance Reset
Presentation/Publications:
- Meinz, D. (2015) “Physical Training Considerations for Ice Hockey.” NSCA Coach 2.3: 32-35.
- “Triphasic Training,” University of Michigan Sports Performance Research Symposium, 2015
- “Fundamentals of Barbell Training” Co-Presenter with Scott Caulfield. Presented at NSCA New Mexico State Clinic, Albuquerque, June 8, 2013
Previous Experience:
- Lehigh Valley Phantoms: 2019-2020
- University of Minnesota: 2014-2015
- University of Michigan: 2014-2015
- National Strength and Conditioning Association: 2013
- Loyola Catholic School: 2012-2013
- Minnesota State Mankato: 2012-2013
Contact Director of Strength & Conditioning, Dan Meinz, to book your sessions!
Cell: 952-941-4855
Email: danmeinz@velocityhockeycenter.com
Kevin Ziegler Strength and Conditioning Consultant
Kevin is a Strength and Nutrition Consultant for Octagon Hockey and the Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Saint John’s University Hockey team. Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Kevin earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education and Physiology from Iowa State University. Kevin is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and a member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association and the American College of Sports Medicine. Kevin is highly regarded in the field of Strength and Conditioning with over 14 years of experience training top professional athletes as well as amateur athletes in a wide variety of sports.
Kevin has developed programs to improve functional power, strength, speed, quickness and programmed agility. He has conducted testing for the NHL Central Scouting Service, consulted for the New York Islanders in the NHL and has served as the Director of Strength and Conditioning for the Phoenix Coyotes of the NHL.
Kevin currently resides in Minneapolis, MN and is a Minneapolis Fire Fighter.
Cal Dietz Strength and Conditioning Consultant
Cal is the Associate Director of Olympic Strength and Conditioning at the University of Minnesota.
Since 2000, he has developed the Strength and Conditioning Programs and over seen the daily progress in Men’s Hockey from 2000-present, Men’s’ Basketball from 2004-2010, Women’s Hockey from 2003-present, Men’s Golf from 2000-present, Women’s Golf from 2006-present Men’s Swimming from 2000-Present, Track and Field from 2000-present, Baseball from 2000-2007, 2010 -present, and Wrestling from 2000 to 2004.
During his tenure, Dietz has trained: a Hobey Baker Award winner, two Big Ten Athletes of the Year, athletes that have achieved 400 All-American honors, 29 Big Ten/WCHA championships teams and NCAA Team Champions, and 13 teams finish in the top four in the nation.
He has consulted with Olympic and World Champions in various sports and professional athletes in the NHL, NFL, NBA, MLB, and Professional Boxing.
Internship Opportunities
An internship at Velocity will dramatically improve your skills as a Coach. Our Internship is for credit, and experience. Bonus opportunities for RPR and Triphasic certifications as well as paid positions.
During your internship, you will coach all ages of athletes in multiple sports including Professional Athletes during summer sessions.
Intern Responsibilities:
- - Instructing and implementing designed protocol:
- - Foam Rolling to Light resisted work, dynamic and RPR Warm up
- - Heavy strength work, Strength Development, Motor Control, fine motor skill, energy system training
- - Energy system specific work, General Prep Phase Conditioning, acceleration and speed development conditioning
- - Gym set up and breakdown, along with daily housekeeping tasks
Internship schedule
- Winter: Nov 11 – Feb 28th / 1 position
(Hourly Paid Position) - Spring: March 2nd - May 29th - 2 positions includes (Hourly Paid Position)
- Summer: June 1st - August 28th - 3 position
(Hourly Paid Position) - Fall: August 31st – October 30th - 1 position
(Hourly Paid Position)
If you are interested in any of these internship positions please contact Chuck Lobe at chucklobe@velocityhockeycenter.com or 612.670.0042
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Team Training
Small Group Training
Private Training
Adult Training
Reflexive Performance Reset
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Team Training
The Velocity Training Center’s Team Training program is back for all youth teams looking to reach the next level. This program is designed for teams looking to supplement their on-ice times with further athletic development time. The team atmosphere is one of the best ways to create team chemistry while getting a hockey specific workout.
Dry-land training, in-season or off-season, is an important factor in athletic success and longevity! Our state-of-the-art Velocity Training Center in Edina and our elite Velocity trainers have all the tools to help you attain your training and fitness goals! Our training center is home to a Sports Performance Program designed individually for athletes of all ages, genders and skill levels.
Our team training programs are available for beginner to advanced athletes. Our training is tailored to the experience level of the athletes/group to ensure a safe progression while improving strength, speed, and power! With a 15-year track record of proven results, the trainers at Velocity Training Center will help you gain an advantage over the competition with individualized training and measured results!
The major benefits you will see from our in-season training include:
- Increase Speed, Power, and Strength
- Facilitate Recovery
- Reduce Overuse Injury
- Maintain Mobility and Flexibility
Workouts feature the following components:
- Mobility: Myofascial Release, Dynamic Stretching, Static Stretching, Muscle Activation
- Speed: Acceleration, Top Speed, Change of Direction, Sprinting Technique
- Power: Jumps, Plyometrics, Medicine Balls, Reactive Strength Training
- Strength: Multi-joint, Ground-Based Movements, Proper Technique
- Conditioning: Sport Specific Energy Systems for All Athletes
- Nutrition: Guidance on Healthy Eating Habits to Maximize Performance
Contact Director of Strength & Conditioning, Dan Meinz, with any questions or to schedule your sessions!
Cell: 952-941-4855
Email: danmeinz@velocityhockeycenter.com
Team Training Packages:
1-3 Sessions: $225 ($13.20 per player)
4-7 Sessions $210 ($12.30 per player)
7-10 Sessions $200 ($11.76 per player)
10+ Session $180 ($10.58 per player)"
Small Group Training
Take advantage of personalized coaching while working toward your goals with training partners. Building your own small group is an affordable way to get hands-on coaching and a customized training program that is tailored to your ability and sport.
Contact Director of Strength & Conditioning, Dan Meinz, to check availability and book your sessions!
Cell: 952-941-4855
Email: danmeinz@velocityhockeycenter.com
Private Training
Velocity Performance Center
Private / Personal Training Sessions
(Evaluation necessary to determine level of participation)
Level I
$80.00 – Novice Training
For beginners and first-time weight training individuals.
- Learn the fundamentals of weight training
- Introduction to being on a structured and consistent training program
- Warm up and cool down
- Agility and footwork
- General Conditioning (sport specific if necessary)
- Post-Op Rehab, Return to Play Program
Level II
$100.00 – Intermediate
For athletes that have training experience and have been on a weight training program in the past
- Testing Markers: strength and athleticism
- Warm up and cool down
- Agility, Footwork, Acceleration and speed development
- Sport specific conditioning: time of the year determines the specifics
- Program design for specific athletic needs for sport specificity
- Nutritional advisement and nutrition planning
Level III
$150.00 – Advanced / Pro
For advanced trainers and those with training and performance development experience
- Warm up and cool down
- Agility and footwork
- Energy system specific conditioning
- RPR Evaluation and treatments
- Periodized program with Triphasic principles and methods applied
- Nutrition analysis and meal program
- Therapeutic and recovery modalities implemented
- Hydration and electrolyte evaluation (if necessary)
- Acceleration and speed development
Contact Director of Strength & Conditioning, Dan Meinz, to check availability and book your sessions!
Cell: 952-941-4855
Email: danmeinz@velocityhockeycenter.com
Adult Training
There’s no avoiding it… we lose muscle as we age. Let Velocity help keep your body strong and keep you in the game!
Our Adult Performance Training Program offers a tailored version of our sports performance programs specifically for our adult athletes. The comprehensive full-body workouts are catered to the needs of men and women of all fitness levels.
If your goals revolve around maintaining and building muscle, burning fat, being cardiovascular fit, flexibility, staying healthy and reducing stress, our trainers can provide individualized training to help you reach your goals.
Each session includes a dynamic warm up with mobility training, strength training, and conditioning. Our workouts are designed to prevent injury, increase mobility and flexibility, increase full body strength, and improve cardiovascular conditioning. Ultimately, our program is intended to help you move better, be healthy, gain and retain muscle and stay in the game.
We are proud to offer private & small group training sessions for adult athletes, both male and female, that focus on Speed, Agility and Conditioning as well as Recovery Strength and Mobility. With a 15-year track record of proven results, the trainers at Velocity Training Center will help keep you in the game with individualized training and measured results!
- Workouts feature the following components:
- Mobility: Myofascial Release, Dynamic Stretching, Static Stretching & Muscle Activation Exercises to Increase Full Body Mobility.
- Conditioning: Metabolic and Endurance based movements to improve and increase Cardio Vascular System.
- Strength: Multi-joint, Ground-Based Movements & Proper Technique to Build and Maintain Muscle.
- Recovery: Individualized for All Athletes, Injury Prevention & State-of-the-art NormaTec Leg Recovery Systems.
- Nutrition: Guidance on Healthy Eating Habits to Maximize Performance and Overall Health.
- To help you accomplish these goals, our world-class facility is equipped with:
- A full weight room with dumbbells and kettlebells
- Medicine balls and resistance bands
- Sleds for pulling or pushing
- Keiser Bikes and air compressed resistance pulleys
- Full squat racks with plates and barbells
- Indoor and outdoor turf used for conditioning and warm ups
- TRX and so much more!
- All training performed in Velocity Training Center in Edina
- Our coaches are elite athletes who have dedicated their lives to fitness. They must pass a rigorous, science-backed certification process designed exclusively for Velocity.
- State-of-the-art off-ice training facility
- 1-5 days per week training programs with Group or Private Training
- Additional services available: Reflexive Performance Reset, NormaTec PULSE 2.0 Leg Recovery Systems, Functional Movement Screening, Prehab and Rehab protocols, Body Fat Testing, Hormonal Analysis and Nutritional Guidance
SUMMER - Adult Men’s Group Schedule:
Mondays: 6:00 - 7:00 am
Wednesdays: 6:00 - 7:00 am
SUMMER - Adult Women’s Group Schedule:
Tuesdays: 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Thursdays: 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Contact Director of Strength & Conditioning, Dan Meinz, to check availability and book your sessions!
Cell: 952-941-4855
Email: danmeinz@velocityhockeycenter.com
Reflexive Performance Reset
"Reflexive Peformance Reset (RPR) is the most powerful system for affecting massive, immediate changes in pain, flexibility and performance"
RPR uses a combination of proper breathing techniques and acupressure to restore proper movement patterns by addressing harmful muscular imbalances that can cause compensation patterns, decrease performance and cause injury.
Velocity's coaches are certified in RPR and work closely with the RPR creators to host clinics at Velocity.
Call or Email today to schedule a consultation and see how RPR can help you live and perform to your fullest potential!
Contact Director of Strength & Conditioning, Dan Meinz, to check availability and book your RPR sessions!
Cell: 952-941-4855
Email: danmeinz@velocityhockeycenter.com
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Summer Training Description
2020 Pro Hockey Training Program
2020 College & Junior Training Program
2020 Womens College Training Program
2020 Boys & Girls High School Training Program
2020 Boys & Girls Grades 6th, 7th & 8th Training Program
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2020 Summer Training Description
Dry-land training, in-season or off-season, is an important factor in athletic success and longevity! Our state-of-the-art Velocity Training Center in Edina and our elite Velocity trainers have all the tools to help you attain your training and fitness goals! Our training center is home to a Spring Sports Performance Program designed individually for athletes of all ages, genders and skill levels.
We are proud to offer private & small group training sessions for athletes ages 12 and older that focus on Speed, Agility and Conditioning as well as Recovery Strength and Mobility. With a 15-year track record of proven results, the trainers at Velocity Training Center will help you gain an advantage over the competition with individualized training and measured results!
Click the link below and register now! You don't want to miss out on all the fun at our world class Velocity Training Center in 2020!
Our Summer training programs are available for beginner to advanced athletes. Our training is tailored to the experience level of the athlete to ensure a safe progression while improving strength, speed, and power!
All athletes are tested in these areas with monitored progress tracking in order to provide individualized programs. All programs are designed using the latest science and advanced methods that have been used with thousands of athletes for more than 15 years.
All training performed in Velocity Training Center in Edina.
• State-of-the-art off-ice training facility
• 1-3 days per week training programs based on individual needs
• Elite trainers with experience across many sports and skill levels
• Specific focus on speed, power, injury prevention and specific energy systems
• Additional services available: Reflexive Performance Reset, Normatec Pulse 2.0 Leg Recovery Systems, Functional Movement Screening, Prehab and Rehab protocols, Body Fat Testing, Hormonal Analysis and Nutritional Guidance
Workouts feature the following components:
- Mobility: Myofascial Release, Dynamic Stretching, Static Stretching, Muscle Activation
- Speed: Acceleration, Top Speed, Change of Direction, Sprinting Technique
- Power: Jumps, Plyometrics, Medicine Balls, Reactive Strength Training
- Strength: Multi-joint, Ground-Based Movements, Proper Technique
- Conditioning: Sport Specific Energy Systems for All Athletes
- Nutrition: Guidance on Healthy Eating Habits to Maximize Performance
Youth Training Options:
High School Training Options: (1 or 5 Session Packages also available)
Contact Director of Strength & Conditioning, Chuck Lobe, with any questions.
Cell: 612-670-0042
Email: chucklobe@velocityhockeycenter.com
2020 Pro Hockey Training Program
- Training available starting June 15 - September 28
- 5 days per week, Monday thru Friday
- Groups starting at 7:30am-8:45am & 8:30-9:45am
- Included with registration:
- Nutritional Package: 1 canister of Biosteel High Performance Sports Mix and Advanced Recovery Formula Protein included
- Reflexive Performance Reset treatments
- Access to Shooting/Stickhandling cages
- Body Fat Testing, Hormonal Analysis, Nutritional Guidance, Movement Screening, Prehab and Rehab protocols.
Other Available Services:
Our staff can refer you out to the following services:
- Medical services are available with Manual Therapists, Physical Therapists, Chiropractors, Massage Therapists and Acupuncturist that work specifically that work with Top Professional Athletes.
- Vision Training specialist to make you see the game through new eyes.
- Head Strength Coach Chuck Lobe & Austin Dickison run all sessions.
Results Based Program:
Our training program has been constantly been asked about from many different teams wondering how we get these results with their returning athletes. We guarantee the greatest performance results you will get from this training program. Hundreds of professional athletes have used these methods to gain their desired results.
VELOCITY TRAINING IS COMMITTED TO USING SPORTS SCIENCE TO TAKE TRAINING TO A NEW LEVEL.
2020 College & Junior On Ice & Off Ice Training Program
Our 2020 Men's College Training Program is for advanced athletes. This program uses the latest science and advanced methods in training to improve Strength, Speed, and Power.
All athletes are monitored in Strength, Speed, and Power tests to provide individualized programs and feedback on training progressions. These methods have been used for over 15 years to help elite Professional, NCAA, and Junior athletes perform at their highest level. This program will provide you the most advanced methods and highest results from any program in the country.
Program highlights:
- 4 days per week from June 15 - August 28
- No training the week of July 6th. Sessions will resume on Monday, July 13.
- Sessions will be Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday.
- 2 Groups. 9:45am-10:45am and 10:15am-11:15am
- 1 Group on Ice for 13 sessions. 11:45am-12:45pm
- Training Group will have Limited Space. CALL TODAY!
- We can pro-rate programs as needed.
- Specific focus on Speed, Power, Injury prevention and Specific Energy Systems.
- Additional services available: Reflexive Performance Reset, Functional Movement Screening, Prehab and Rehab protocols, Body Fat Testing, Hormonal Analysis, Nutritional Guidance
Other Available Services:
Velocity Training Center is works regularly with the best sports scientist in the field. Our staff can refer you to the following services:
- Nutritional based performance testing using blood, hair, saliva, and urine testing. Athletes can be provided with all the answers biochemically for your ultimate adaptation to high level performance. This will help provide information on supplements you specifically need so you do not waste money.
- Medical services are available with Manual Therapists, Physical Therapists, Chiropractors, Massage Therapists and Acupuncturist that work specifically that work with Top Professional Athletes.
- Mental performance coaches that will give personal profiling and help you with Pregame Preparation, Mental Focus and other various performance aspects to make sure all your summer training is applied on the ice.
- Vision Training specialist to help you see the game through new eyes.
Player Requirements:
1. All College Players (D1 & D3)
2. All Junior Players (NAHL, USHL, WHL Etc.)
3. All 2020 Graduating High School Seniors
2020 Womens College Training Program
Our 2020 Women's College Summer Training Program is for advanced athletes. This program uses the latest science and advanced methods in training to improve strength, speed, and power. All athletes are monitored in strength, speed, and power tests to provide individualized programs and feedback on training progression. These methods have been used for over 15 years to help elite Professional, NCAA, and Junior athletes perform at their highest level. It will give you the most advanced methods and highest results from any program in the country.
Program highlights:
- 4-days per week from July 13 - August 28
- Sessions will run Monday - Thursday from 10:45 - 11:45 am
- No training the week of July 3 - 12.
- We can pro-rate programs as needed.
- Elite training facility with the latest equipment
- Specific focus on Speed, Power, Injury prevention and Specific Energy Systems.
- Additional services available: Reflexive Performance Reset, Functional Movement Screening, Prehab and Rehab protocols, Body Fat Testing, Hormonal Analysis, Nutritional Guidance
Results Based Program:
We guarantee high-level performance results. Hundreds of professional athletes have used these methods to achieve their desired results.
Other Available Services:
Velocity Training Center is now working with the best sports scientist in their field. Our staff can refer you out to the following services:
- Nutritional based performance testing using blood, hair, saliva, and urine testing. Athletes can be provided with all the answers biochemically for your ultimate adaptation to high level performance. This will help provide information on supplements you specifically need so you do not waste money.
- Medical services are available with Manual Therapists, Physical Therapists, Chiropractors, Massage Therapists and Acupuncturist that work specifically that work with Top Professional Athletes.
VELOCITY TRAINING IS COMMITTED TO USING SPORTS SCIENCE TO TAKE TRAINING TO A NEW LEVEL.
2020 Boys & Girls High School Training Program
- Summer Session: June 15 - August 28
- Program will be offered Mon-Fri for the entirety of the Summer Session. Participants will be able to choose their desired training dates by registering for 1, 2 or 3 training sessions per week.
- All Training Sessions at Velocity Training Center in Edina
- Led by Director of Strength, Chuck Lobe
- Session are one hour long
- Program Features: Speed, Agility & Conditioning, Recovery, Strength & Mobility
- Pre and Post-Assessment to monitor training progression and provide individualized program.
SUMMER - High School Summer Program Schedule:
Monday, June 15: 2:30 - 3:30 pm
Tuesday, June 16: 1:30 - 2:30 pm
Wednesday, June 17: 4:15 - 5:15 pm
Thursday, June 18: 1:30 - 2:30 pm
Friday, June 19: 1:00 - 2:00 pm
Monday, June 22: 11:15 am - 12:15 pm
Tuesday, June 23: 1:45 - 2:45 pm
Wednesday, June 24: 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Thursday, June 25: 4:45 - 5:45 pm
Friday, June 26: 1:00 - 2:00 pm
Monday, June 29: 4:45 - 5:45 pm
Tuesday, June 30: 2:30 - 3:30 pm
Wednesday, July 1: 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Thursday, July 2: 1:30 - 2:30 pm
Summer Programs run from June 15 - August 28. There will be no training sessions from July 3 - 12. High School program will resume on Monday, July 13.
Due to the fluidity of the current training regulations in regards to COVID-19, we are waiting to finalize program schedules for July and August. You will receive an email when those times are finalized and the schedules will be updated on the website
2020 Boys & Girls Grades 6th, 7th & 8th Training Program
- Summer Session: June 15 -August 27 (2 sessions/week)
- All Training Sessions at Velocity Training Center in Edina
- Sessions are one hour long
- Sessions are for both Boys & Girls
- Mobility: Myofascial Release, Dynamic Stretching, Static Stretching, Muscle Activation
- Speed: Acceleration, Top Speed, Change of Direction, Sprinting Technique
- Power: Jumps, Plyometrics, Medicine Balls, Reactive Strength Training
- Strength: Multi-joint, Ground-Based Movements, Proper Technique
- Conditioning: Sport Specific Energy Systems for All Athletes
- Nutrition: Guidance on Healthy Eating Habits to Maximize Performance
- Pre and Post Assessment to monitor training progression and provide individualized program.
SUMMER - Youth Training Program Schedule:
Tuesdays: 12:30 - 1:30 pm
Thursdays: 12:30 - 1:30 pm
Summer Programs run from June 15 - August 28. There will be no training sessions from July 3 - 12. Youth program will resume on Tuesday, July 14.
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2020 Fall Information
Fall Sports Performance Registration
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2020 Fall Program Details
Dry-land training, in-season or off-season, is an important factor in athletic success and longevity! Our state-of-the-art Velocity Training Center in Edina and our elite Velocity trainers have all the tools to help you attain your training and fitness goals! Our training center is home to a Fall Sports Performance Program designed individually for athletes of all ages, genders and skill levels.
We are proud to offer private & small group training sessions for athletes ages 12 and older that focus on Speed, Agility and Conditioning as well as Recovery Strength and Mobility. With a 15-year track record of proven results, the trainers at Velocity Training Center will help you gain an advantage over the competition with individualized training and measured results!
Click the link below and register now! You don't want to miss out on all the fun at our world class Velocity Training Center in 2020!
Our Fall training programs are available for beginner to advanced athletes. Our training is tailored to the experience level of the athlete to ensure a safe progression while improving strength, speed, and power!
All athletes are tested in these areas with monitored progress tracking in order to provide individualized programs. All programs are designed using the latest science and advanced methods that have been used with thousands of athletes for more than 15 years.
All training performed in Velocity Training Center in Edina.
• State-of-the-art off-ice training facility
• 1-3 days per week training programs based on individual needs
• Elite trainers with experience across many sports and skill levels
• Specific focus on speed, power, injury prevention and specific energy systems
• Additional services available: Reflexive Performance Reset, Normatec Pulse 2.0 Leg Recovery Systems, Functional Movement Screening, Prehab and Rehab protocols, Body Fat Testing, Hormonal Analysis and Nutritional Guidance
Workouts feature the following components:
- Mobility: Myofascial Release, Dynamic Stretching, Static Stretching, Muscle Activation
- Speed: Acceleration, Top Speed, Change of Direction, Sprinting Technique
- Power: Jumps, Plyometrics, Medicine Balls, Reactive Strength Training
- Strength: Multi-joint, Ground-Based Movements, Proper Technique
- Conditioning: Sport Specific Energy Systems for All Athletes
- Nutrition: Guidance on Healthy Eating Habits to Maximize Performance
Contact Director of Strength & Conditioning, Dan Meinz, to check availability and book your sessions!
Cell: 952-941-4855
Email: danmeinz@velocityhockeycenter.com
Fall Sports Performance Groups
- High School Group Grades 9th, 10th, 11th & 12th
- Youth Group Grades 6th, 7th & 8th
- Sept 6th-Nov. 6th
- All sessions are 1 hour long
- We offer 1, 2, and 3 day per week programs for High School Groups as well as a 2 day per week program for the Youth Group.
- High School Classes Monday thru Friday 4:30-5:30pm
- Youth School Classes Monday & Wednesday 5:30-6:30pm
- High School Athletes may choose the days and times that best fit their schedule!
- Elite Training Facility with the best & latest equipment.
- Focus on Speed, Power, Injury Prevention, and Strength.
- Progression and provide individualized programs
- Free access to using our Shooting & Stick-handling rooms before or after workouts
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Winter Training Description
In-Season Team Training
Individual Winter Sports Performance
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2019 Winter Training Programs
Gain the advantage and stay ahead of your opponents all winter long by doing things for your team not only on the playing field but also in a off ice Sports Performance Program.
Here at Velocity we have had numerous success stories stemming from a variety of championship teams from all levels and different sports. These teams dedicated many hours during their seasons to stay in top playing shape, avoid injury, Maintain everything they worked towards in the summer and fall months and build Strength, Speed and Quickness.
Workouts feature the following components:
1. Continued development of Speed and Strength
2. Maintain Conditioning levels
3. Recovery/Injury Prevention for Performance
4. Variation in Movements, Volumes, Intensities
Contact Director of Strength & Conditioning, Dan Meinz, to check availability and book your sessions!
Cell: 952-941-4855
Email: danmeinz@velocityhockeycenter.com
In-Season Team Training
Since teams are assembled and we are attached to Braemar Arena, the convenience factor alone makes it a good fit. Dryland training is important and I wanted to share some info how I can help. There are numerous reasons why in season training for hockey is important but there are a few that need to be touched on that might turn up the volume to your interest.
First, we need to clarify the dry-land label. An industry standard definition of dry land “Hockey” training many times is busy work after practice in hopes to get stronger, faster and more powerful. In the case of in season training it's how the work is implemented not necessarily what is being done. With the proper rest and attention to quality reps of specific movements, there will be a desired training effect.
We all know that once practices have started, the athlete will be sore as the body is adapting to the desired fitness and conditioning necessary to perform the task. Once the body is adapted, the body is no longer sore and can tolerate the demands of practice. Once the games are added, (the addition of adrenaline to performance) there is another period of “soreness” that the body again must adapt too. Once the athlete has played a few games, again the body has adapted and is no longer sore (obviously this is depending on the contact, and game demands). The body eventually will accumulate the stressors and has adapted. Soon the wear and tear of the long season stressor will eventually hinder the performance of the athlete and team. This is where in season training becomes such a valuable tool.
When you are in season, you cannot do extra conditioning on Wednesday so you’re in better shape Friday. The body does not work that way in season. What you can do is along with the introduction of practice, you can add to it in season “Dryland” training. This is just another stress to the body that you will be sore from and then adapt too. As the season progresses, and the team becomes sluggish and worn down, you don’t want to eliminate or shorten practice (just yet), so you can systematically and gradually pull away from the dryland training. If you implement in-season training, it allows you to have something to eliminate for better recovery. The bonus of the in-season work is getting all the benefits of the “Bigger, stronger, faster and quickness” components.
In Season Training Components:
1. Speed and acceleration Drills
2. Cone, Agility, Footwork Drills
3. Lower & Upper Body Eccentric, Isometric, Concentric strengthening
4. Core stability, Rotational range of motion and Diaphragm Strengthening
5. Shoulder, Hip, elbow and knee pre-hab for injury prevention
6. Postural strengthening to avoid the injury potential due to kyphosis from hockey
7. Plyometric and Assisted Acceleration exercises, (Jumps, box jumps, medicine ball throws)
If this is what you are looking for, we can work together on having a great season.
Contact Director of Strength & Conditioning, Dan Meinz, to check availability and book your sessions!
Cell: 952-941-4855
Email: danmeinz@velocityhockeycenter.com
Individual Winter Boys & Girls Sport Performance Group Registration
Gain the advantage over your opponents at Velocity Training Center! Our Winter Sports Performance program is designed to prepare Lacrosse, Baseball, Softball, Golf, Tennis, and Track and Field athletes for their spring season. For Hockey players a great way to keep in shape and perform at a high level all season long! All athletes will be assessed during the first week and given a program individualized to their sport, training age, and abilities. Athletes will be monitored throughout the program and at the end to track progress.
All Training Sessions at Velocity Training Center in Edina
- For all athletes ages 13 and up, Boys and Girls
- Dates: Nov. 12th to Feb. 28th, No training 11/28, 11/29, 12/24, 12/31, 1/1
- We offer 1, 2, and 3 day a week programs.
- Classes will be 4:45-5:45pm on Tuesday's and/or 4:00-5:00pm on Thursday's & Friday's. Athletes may choose each day!
- Training program will focus on Conditioning, Speed, Injury Prevention & Energy Systems.
- Pre and Post Assessment to monitor training progression and provide individualized program.
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2 Day/Week Registration:
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3 Day/Week Registration:
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Contact Director of Strength & Conditioning, Dan Meinz, to check availability and book your sessions!
Cell: 952-941-4855
Email: danmeinz@velocityhockeycenter.com
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Ryan McDonagh Tampa Bay Lightning
Derek Stepan Arizona Coyotes
Charlie Lindgren Montreal Canadiens
Tyler Pitlick Philadelphia Flyers
Sami Reber Head Coach Edina Girls High School
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Ryan McDonagh Tampa Bay Lightning
"As a professional athlete, you know your time available in the off season is very valuable. Velocity Training Center has everything you'd want in an off season gym. Top of the line resources and facilities along with great people who bring a positive attitude towards helping me get better."
Derek Stepan Arizona Coyotes
"The Staff and Facilities at Velocity are First-Class. Their Training Program prepares me to perform at the highest level throughout the NHL season."
Charlie Lindgren Montreal Canadians
"Velocity is First-Class all the way through from the coaches to the equipment. I look forward to my mornings at Velocity because I know I will get a lot out of my trainings."
Tyler Pitlick Philedelphia Flyers
"Velocity provides a Great Facility with everything you need to get better. Their experienced training staff is ready to push you towards your goals and compete at any level."
Sami Reber Head Coach Edina Girls High School
"From a coach's perspective, Velocity is by far the best place to have your players train. The on-ice gains that our players make from training with Velocity off ice are incredible and played a huge part in our team's success this past year.r Our girls became significantly stronger and faster and it allowed us to compete with every team that we played until the final buzzer."
Professional Clients
NHL
Alex Goligoski - Arizona Coyotes
Nick Jensen - Washington Capitals
Charlie Lindgren - Montreal Canadiens
Ryan McDonagh - Tampa Bay Lightning
Tyler Pitlick - Philadelphia Flyers
Brady Skjei - Carolina Hurricanes
Derek Stepan - Arizona Coyotes
Kieffer Bellows- NY Islanders
Vinni Letterri- NY Rangers
Teddy Blueger - Pittsburgh Penguins
Steven Fogarty - NY Rangers
AHL
Jack Dougherty - Milwaukee Admirals
Kurtis Gabriel - Iowa Wild
Brennan Menell - Iowa Wild
Jim O'Brien - Belleville Senators
Zach Palmquist - Iowa Wild
Ethan Prow - WBS Penguins
Keaton Thompson - San Diego Gulls
ECHL
Troy Bourke - Adirondack Thunder
Hunter Fejes - Orlando Solar Bears
Justin Parizek - Idaho Steelheads
Parker Reno - Toledo Walleyes
Zach Stepan - Orlando Solar Bears
Stephon Williams - Allen Americans
Europe
Taylor Fleming - Esbjerg Energy (Denmark)
Matt VanVoorhis - Manglerud Star (Norway)
NCAA and Junior Clients
Our Clients include athletes from the following teams:
NCAA
Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs
North Dakota Fighting Hawks
Minnesota Gophers
St. Cloud Huskies
Nebraska of Omaha
Mankato Mavericks
Northeastern Huskies
Arizona State Sun Devils
Western Michigan Broncos
Bentley Tigers
Wisconsin Badgers
New Hampshire Wildcats
Ohio St. University
Wisconsin Badgers
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Princeton Tigers
Bemidji State Beavers
Michigan Tech Huskies
Mercyhurst Lakers
USHL & NAHL
Sioux City Musketeers
Tri-City Storm
Omaha Lancers
Waterloo Blackhawks
Minnesota Wilderness
Muskegon Lumberjacks
Philadelphia Rebels
Green Bay Gamblers
Lincoln Stars
Minnesota Magicians
Minot Mautronous
Los Brahmas
Sioux Falls Stampede
Aberdeen Wings
Team Training Clients
Current:
Edina High School Girls Hockey
Team Gilboa Ski Team
Hopkins Boys Hockey Team
Holy Family High School Boys Hockey
Velocity AAA Teams Hockey
Holy Family High School Girls Hockey
Edina Bantam AA Hockey
Edina Squirt A Hockey
Edina Pee Wee AA Hockey
Edina U15 A Hockey
Edina U12 A Hockey
Eden Prairie Bantam A Hockey
Chanhassen Storm High School Girls Hockey
2009 & 2011 Eden Prairie HS Boys State Champs
2008, 2009, 2011 Eden Prairie Bantam State Champs
2010 & 2013 Edina HS Boys State Champs
2009 & 2010 Breck HS Boys State Champs
2010 Minnetonka HS Boys State Runner-up
