About the academy

What is mesa?

Michigan Elite Hockey is proud to present Michigan Elite Sports Academy (MESA). We are partnering with Kip Miller (16 Yr NHL career, played for MSU, and a Hobey Baker winner), who will be a Co-Owner and VP of Hockey operations, to deliver Michigan’s first stand-alone hockey-dedicated sports academy located adjacent to KVIH. magna aliqua itempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua..

vision

Our vision is to be the premier destination for (Elite Caliber) ice sports development in SE Michigan, known for its world-class training facilities, experienced and supportive coaches/trainers, innovative programming, and exceptional customer service.

what are we offering?

Starting this fall, we will open our state-of-the-art facility, enrolling High School aged athletes as full-time or part-time students, to offer integrated sports and strength training, nutrition, mental health, and academic support to empower young athletes to achieve elite caliber of play. Our dedicated coaches/trainers/educators, curriculum support, and regimented routine will foster a structured and nurturing environment for students to reach their full potential.

 

Additionally, we will offer Team/Group and Individual programming options, utilizing our trainers and infrastructure, to support and refine specific skill development or to support those seeking continuous training to achieve longer-term goals related to skills, strength, speed, health/fitness and/or team development.

the facility

MESA will be housed in a new premium 11,500 sq ft facility, including 6,000 sq ft of core training space with free weights, squat racks, sleds, treadmills, and cross fit equipment, 2 classrooms, video review theater, Café/smoothie bar, locker rooms with infrared sauna and ice-baths, and in-house supportive services including physical and red-light therapy, sports and hydro-massage and a heat/yoga lab.

Meet the Team

michael wainwright

ceo, co-owner
  • 20-year hockey veteran – Coached Hartland HS, KVHA Rebels/Ravens, Director MGHL, MEH, KVHA Board / Girls Hockey Director, BIGGBY COFFEE AAA Girls Hockey Director 
  • Founder of Michigan Elite Hockey

Johnny Miller

VP hockey operations, co-owner
  • 16-year NHL career (drafted 4th Round, 72nd overall, 1987; Quebec Nordiques) and MSU (‘86-‘90), Hobey Baker award winner (’90). 
  • Current T1/AAA Coach for BIGGBY COFFEE AAA and Michigan Elite Hockey.