Summer 2027 · Requests open
Hockeyis builthere.
Summer Pods run June 14 to August 19, 2027: small groups of 8, three hours on-ice and three hours off-ice every week, split evenly between skating, stickhandling, and shooting. Pod requests are due November 15. Schedules and registration go out shortly after.
The BTP layer
Three skills. One program.
Most players get general hockey from their team. BTP is the specialized layer on top of it. Every session splits into the three things that separate players, in groups small enough that nobody hides.
Skating
Stride power, edges, and first three steps. Synthetic-ice trainers and the Skier's Edge build the legs; the ice sessions put it to work.
Stickhandling
Hands that work at speed and under pressure. Rapid-hands stations, heads-up reps, and puck protection that carries into games.
Shooting
Release, power, and accuracy off both feet. Shooting simulators and video breakdown show players exactly what changed.
The 2026–27 hockey year
A program for every season
Sign up for any program through the Member Portal. Most families pair BTP with their team or association season.
Requests openSummer Pods
June 14 to Aug 19. Pods of 8. Requests due Nov 15; schedules and registration follow shortly after.
Request a pod →UnderwayWinter Training with Centennial Youth Hockey
Runs through the association, no separate sign-up. Centennial families: create a family account and sign the waiver.
Family account & waiver →
New with CYHACougar Academy
Launching Spring 2027: Centennial U8 and Mite players keep building skating, hands, and shooting after the winter season. Details and sign-up open this winter.
Learn more →
2026 completeFall Boost Camp
A pre-tryout tune-up: ice sessions plus the 8-station facility. Back in September 2027.
See programs →Not with Centennial and want to train this winter? Email betweenthepineshockey@gmail.com about private lessons or small-group training. If a price isn't listed in the portal store, ask and we'll send it.
New this season
A development system for your player.
Free to start; $99 a season for the plan.
Monthly check-in
Two minutes. It finds the three things holding your player back right now.
Weekly plan
A short plan each week that works on exactly those three things.
BTP Coach
An AI coach trained on how we teach. It answers your questions in seconds, knowing your player.
The facility
Eight stations. One purpose.
Shooting Simulator
Projected targets and games that score release speed, accuracy, and decision-making.
RapidShot
Feeds pucks and tracks every shot. High-volume reps at game speed.
Rapid Hands
Reaction stickhandling against a live clock and scoreboard.
Heads Up Hockey
Read a screen while handling the puck, so eyes stay up.
Skier's Edge
Lateral loading builds the push behind a powerful stride.
Stryder
A slide trainer that grooves stride mechanics and edge control.
UltraSlide
A slide board that builds lateral push, balance, and leg endurance.
Video Analysis
Frame-by-frame breakdown so players see exactly what to fix.
Under one roof
Lino Lakes, inside Twin Cities Sports Shop.
Shooting simulators, synthetic-ice skating trainers, rapid-hands rigs, Skier's Edge, and video analysis, all under one roof in Lino Lakes. Also available to rent for team sessions and parties.
7860 Lake Dr, Lino Lakes, MN 55014 · inside Twin Cities Sports Shop · open during scheduled programming
Who teaches
Skills first. Substance over hype.
BTP is built around how players actually get better: real reps, small groups, and coaches who teach.
20+ years coaching boys and girls at every age. 100+ athletes on to Division 1. Four State Tournaments as Centennial girls varsity coach. USA Hockey Level 4, Power Edge Pro certified.
Our story and coaches →
Centennial Youth Hockey's off-ice partner
BTP is the primary off-ice skill development partner for Centennial Youth Hockey, bringing our system to their players all winter.
About partnershipsSummer 2027
Get in a pod.
Request a pod by November 15. Shortly after that we send schedules, details, and registration through the Member Portal. Questions? Every email gets an answer.
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