Welcome to Optimal Performance
If you're looking for a full day, high energy skill development camp for your child age 7 and up, OP is for you. If you value teaching over simply time on ice. If you value individual teaching, hands on coaching and an environment where bad habits are corrected. If you value a well-rounded approach which includes dryland, multi-sport exposure and time for socialization and good ol' fashion summer fun. If you value academics and behavior in addition to time on ice.
If this sounds good to you, join us. If you are looking for free skate sessions and loose, unstructured supervision, we know there are other great programs for you.
- If you've tried a few summer hockey programs and something is always missing, this is for you.
- If you want specific teaching and coaching for your age 7 to 12 year old hockey player, this is for you.
- If you value full day programs in an environment designed for fun and improvement, this is for you.
- If you value a one-stop shop where you can trust your campers best interests are first, this is for you.
Meet Our 2023 OP Summer Partners
OP is proud to announce the following partnerships and enhancements for Summer Development 2023
8 Hours Power Skating
Featuring the dynamic Christian Grunnah, GPS Hockey and his power skating approach.
40 Sessions on Ice
Elite approach to edgework, speed, and agility. High energy, intensity + fast pace.
40 Hours of Golf
Pro-instruction + play with age-appropriate equipment at Island Lake Golf Course.
Field Trips + Fun
Conquer Ninja Warrior, plus Centennial Swim, Lacrosse + Soccer development.
80 Hours of Dryland
Off-ice training at Acceleration MN plus strength + conditioning with Michael Diggins, Cougar Strength.
10 Weeks in Full
Camp runs the entire summer. Sign up for the full 10 weeks to get the most out of the experience.
Optimal Performance Owner + Lead Instructor
Rick Kisskeys, Owner + Lead Instructor at Optimal Performance is a graduate of Centennial High School. After graduating, hockey brought Rick to Great Falls, Montana where he played 3 years of Junior A Hockey. Junior Hockey was a great stepping stone as he transitioned to Minnesota State University-Mankato to play at the Division I level. post-collegiate career, he joined the U.S. Army and has served over the past 17 years. Both the Army and hockey have taught him the importance of discipline and what it means to belong to something. Welcome to OP!