Business Details
14 Years
experience
Your Trusted Hockey Training Partner in Bismarck, ND
Vision Hockey was founded in 2012 with a mission to provide affordable, skill-focused hockey and skating development for players of all levels. Our organization was formally established as Vision Hockey LLP in 2017, building on a foundation of experienced coaches and a commitment to player growth. We specialize in spring, summer, and fall preseason programs that combine technical skill development with game-based learning. Our coaching staff includes former professional players and certified instructors who bring decades of hockey expertise to every session. We prioritize creating a fun, engaging environment where players develop both technical proficiency and a lifelong love for the sport.Our small-area games and full-ice scrimmages ensure maximum puck touches and real-game scenario practice. We serve players from introductory levels through high school, college, and junior hockey divisions. Our programs emphasize proper skating mechanics, puck handling, and strategic gameplay tailored to each skill level. With facilities in Bismarck and Mandan, North Dakota, we've become a trusted local resource for hockey development. Our founders' vision remains unchanged: to create a program where players leave the ice with both physical progress and genuine enjoyment of the game.
Services
Intro to Skating
Hockey Skills
Goalie Development
Small Area Games
Power Skating
Checking Clinics
Advanced Skills
Weekend Camps
Preseason Training
Skating Fundamentals
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- We offer expert coaching from professionals with decades of hockey experience
- Our programs combine technical skill development with game-based learning
- We've provided hockey training since 2012 with proven player development results
- Our small-area games maximize puck touches and real-game practice
- We serve players from introductory levels through competitive junior divisions
Services
Intro to Skating
Our Intro to Skating program teaches fundamental skating skills to beginners of all ages. Experienced coaches focus on balance, edge control, forward/backward movement, and proper stopping techniques. The program develops foundational skills that prepare skaters for hockey participation while ensuring a safe, confidence-building environment.
Hockey Skills
Game Changer Hockey Skills sessions combine station-based drills with game strategy instruction. Players develop skating fundamentals, stick-handling, shooting techniques, and positional play. Small-area games reinforce skills in competitive settings while coaches group participants by ability level for optimal development.
Goalie Development
Faragher Goalie Development provides specialized training for competitive goaltenders. Former professional goalie coach Ryan Faragher mentors students in consistency, positioning, and confidence-building techniques. The program combines technical drills with game scenario practice to develop complete goaltending skills.
Small Area Games
Our 3x3 Small Area Games program emphasizes high puck-touch frequency through cross-ice formats. Players develop game sense, puck battles, and scoring opportunities in modified rules environments. Co-ed sessions group players by skill level from mites through junior divisions.
Advanced Skills
Advanced Skills program prepares high school, college, and junior-level players for higher competition. Sessions focus on power skating, advanced stick-handling, shooting techniques, and strategic gameplay. The program includes full-ice scrimmages and small-group instruction for players transitioning to varsity levels.
People
Tim Meyer
Head Coach
Former Bismarck Blizzard coach with six state championships and 11 years as Century High School assistant coach. Played junior hockey in Jackson Hole, WY.
Dean Stork
University Coach
University of Jamestown head coach and 2024 MCH Coach of the Year with nine ECHL coaching years. Played NCAA D1 hockey and 476 professional games.
Ryan Faragher
Goalie Coach
Professional goalie with 170 AHL/ECHL games played. Robertson Cup champion with Bismarck Bobcats and NCAA D1 experience at St. Cloud State University.
Braxton Neas
Co-Founder
University of Jamestown alum and USA Hockey Level 4 certified coach. Graduate assistant coach since 2023 and co-founder of Vision Hockey.
Sherry Neas
Off-Ice Coordinator
Vision Hockey's original off-ice coordinator since 2012. Specializes in intro to hockey programs and has taught hundreds of local youth skating fundamentals.
Questions
What age groups do your programs serve?
We offer programs for all ages from introductory skating through high school, college, and junior hockey players.
Do you offer goalie-specific training?
Yes, our Faragher Goalie Development program provides specialized instruction for competitive goaltenders at all levels.
What equipment is required for participation?
Helmets are required for all skating programs. Full hockey gear is needed for on-ice hockey sessions and clinics.
Are your coaches certified?
Our coaching staff includes USA Hockey Level 4 certified instructors and former professional players with extensive coaching experience.
What facilities do you use for training?
We operate at Capital Ice Complex, VFW Sports Center in Bismarck, and Starion Sports Complex in Mandan, ND.