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2024-2025 Coaching Awards

Congratulations to the following coaches who received honors and recognition

for their outstanding leadership during the 2024-2025 season!

Rookie of the Year: Colleen Christensen, Aitkin

Assistant Coach of the Year Class A: Bailey Eakins, Holdingford

Assistant Coach of the Year Class AA: Rachel Doran, Totino-Grace

Assistant Coach of the Year Class AAA: Ali Geraets, Brainerd

Head Coach of the Year Class A: Carly Wager, LQPV-DB

Head Coach of the Year Class AA: Olivia Brion, Monticello

Head Coach of the Year Class AAA: Cindy Clough, Brainerd & Kelly McCarney, Sartell

Team Sportsmanship Class A: Hawley

Team Sportsmanship Class AA: Totino-Grace

Team Sportsmanship Class AAA: Edina

Making Waves: Monticello & Hopkins

NEW for 2025!! SECTION COACH OF THE YEAR
1A JAZZ: Kristi Herzig-Zumbrota-Mazeppa
1A KICK: Jamie Swenning-Cannon Falls
2A JAZZ: Caitlin Mayo-Melrose
2A KICK: Jennifer Ziemer-New London -Spicer
3A JAZZ: Taylor Hastings-Worthington
3A KICK: Bertina Schraw-Glencoe -Silver Lake
4A JAZZ: Rachel Norwood-Crosby-Ironton
4A KICK: Colleen Christensen-Aitkin
1AA JAZZ: Rozlyn Wilson-South St. Paul
1AA KICK: Kayla Sellers-Austin
2AA JAZZ: Samantha Cameranesi-Benilde-St. Margaret’s
2AA KICK: Kristen Gagnon-Totino-Grace
3AA JAZZ: Emily Gibson-Holy Family
3AA KICK: Melissa Koch-Delano
4AA JAZZ: Olivia Brion-Monticello
4AA KICK: Mollee Duffield-Alexandria
1AAA JAZZ: Nicole Lonetree-Brovold-Eagan
1AAA KICK: Monica Bickett-Lakeville North
2AAA JAZZ: Megan Schuler-Minnetonka
2AAA KICK: Kristin Biwan-Edina
3AAA JAZZ: Kim Chick-Duluth East
3AAA KICK: Molly Engle-Two Rivers
4AAA JAZZ: Ashley Sobotta-Rogers
4AAA KICK: Cindy Clough-Brainerd

2023-2024 Coaching Awards

Rookie of the Year
- Tessa Madrigal Gusmer, Andover
Assistant Coach of the Year
- Class A: Claire Peterson, Holdingford
- Class AA: Abby Mickschl, Delano
- Class AAA: Jess Anderson, Hopkins
Head Coach of the Year
- Class A: Marissa Haakonson, St. Cloud Cathedral
- Class AA: Nadia Fischer-Danzeisen, Becker
- Class AAA: Cindy Clough, Brainerd
Team Sportsmanship
- Class A: Montevideo
- Class AA: Austin
- Class AAA: Roseville
Making Waves: Becker

2022-2023 Coaching Awards

Rookie of the Year:
Assistant Coach of the Year
- Class A: Christine Nerdahl, Yellow Medicine East
- Class AA: Tara Brandt, New Prague
- Class AAA: Annie Lindberg, Wayzata
Head Coach of the Year
- Class A: Grayce Meyer, Holdingford
- Class AA: Sharon Forde, Orono
- Class AAA: Stacy Marquart, Maple Grove
Team Sportsmanship
- Class A: Montevideo
- Class AA: Totino-Grace
- Class AAA: Lakeville South

2021-2022 Coaching Awards

Rookie of the Year: Joyce Baumann, ROCORI
Assistant Coach of the Year
- Class A:
  - Chelsea Lockrem, Cannon Falls
  - Maddie Zahm, St. Cloud Cathedral
- Class AA: Meghan Jensen, Orono
- Class AAA: Annie Lindberg, Wayzata
Head Coach of the Year
- Class A: Marissa Haakonson, St. Cloud Cathedral
- Class AA: Tiffany Sandhurst, New Prague
- Class AAA: Jenny Raiche, Eastview
Team Sportsmanship
- Class A: Melrose
- Class AA: Delano
- Class AAA: Osseo

2019-2020 Coaching Awards

Rookie of the Year:
- Brenna Hoven and Kristi Roth, Zumbrota-Mazeppa
Assistant Coach of the Year
- Class A: Angie Scott, Holy Family Catholic
- Class AA: Angela Forte, Totino-Grace
- Class AAA: Tara Lindemeier, Chaska
Head Coach of the Year
- Class A: Megan Wieseler, Holy Family Catholic
- Class AA: Kayla Sellers, Austin
- Class AAA: Jenny Raiche, Eastview
Team Sportsmanship
- Class A: Yellow Medicine East
- Class AA: Totino-Grace
- Class AAA: New Prague

2018-2019 Coaching Awards

Rookie of the Year:
- Katie Ohlund, Lakeville South
Assistant Coach of the Year
- Class A: Emma Lyons, Richfield
- Class AA: Angela Forte, Totino-Grace
- Class AAA: Leslie Swiggum,Wayzata
Head Coach of the Year
- Class A: Lisa Johnson, LQPV/DB
- Class AA: Sharon Forde, Orono
- Class AAA: Alyse Iorio, Wayzata
Team Sportsmanship
- Class A: A.C.G.C
- Class AA: Orono
- Class AAA: Brainerd

2017-2018 Coaching Awards

Rookie of the Year:
- Marissa Haakonson, St. Cloud Cathedral
Assistant Coach of the Year
- Class A: Ashley Buchholz, Zumbrota-Mazeppa
- Class AA:
  - Angela Forte, Totino-Grace
  - Tiffany (Boozier) Sandhurst, Faribault
- Class AAA: Haley Moorse, Lakeville North
Head Coach of the Year:
- Class A: Ta Fett, Frazee
- Class AA: Molly Carlson, Mound-Westonka
- Class AAA: Monica Fredrickson, Lakeville North
Team Sportsmanship:
- Class A: New Ulm Cathedral
- Class AA: Totino-Grace
- Class AAA: Lakeville North

2016 – 2017 Coaching Awards

Rookie of the Year:
- Rachel Rue, Forest Lake High School
Assistant Coach of the Year
- Class A: Andrea Zasmeta, Aitkin
- Class AA: Rachel Doran, Totino-Grace
- Class AAA: Julie Davidge, Brainerd
Head Coach of the Year
- Class A: Ta Fett, Frazee
- Class AA:
  - Sharon Forde, Orono
  - Lea Frank, ROCORI
- Class AAA: Kristin Biwan, Edina
Team Sportsmanship:
- Class A: BOLD
- Class AA: Orono
- Class AAA: Lakeville North

2015 – 2016 Coaching Awards

Rookie of the Year:
- Jessica Howells, Eden Prairie
Assistant Coach of the Year
- Class A: Kelsey Hoff, Frazee
- Class AA: Natalie Anderson, South St. Paul
- Class AAA:
  - Jessica Padget, Eastview
  - Haley Moorse, Lakeville North
Head Coach of the Year
- Class A: Ta Fett, Frazee
- Class AA: Kristen Gagnon, Totino-Grace
- Class AAA: Monica Fredrickson, Lakeville North
Team Sportsmanship:
- Class A: Frazee
- Class AA: Totino-Grace
- Class AAA: Spring Lake Park

2014 – 2015 Coaching Awards

Rookie of the Year:
- Tia Bont, Spring Lake Park
Assistant Coach of the Year
- Class A: Kelsey Field, PACT Charter School
- Class AA: Gabi Hennen, St. Cloud Cathedral
- Class AAA: Courtney Colich, Edina
Head Coach of the Year
- Class A: Sharon Forde, Montevideo
- Class AA: Sam Cameranesi, Benilde-St. Margaret’s
- Class AAA: Kristen Luth, Edina
Team Sportsmanship
- Class A: BOLD
- Class AA: Alexandria
- Class AAA: Anoka & Edina

2013 – 2014 Coaching Awards

Rookie of the Year:
- Sarah Johnson , Benilde-St. Margaret’s
Assistant Coach of the Year
- Class A: Andrea Schoonover, Aitkin
- Class AA:
  - Jamie Swenning, Cannon Falls
  - Angee Stodola, Totino Grace
  - Class AAA: Jessica Mahr, Eastview
Head Coach of the Year
- Class A: Erin Kruesi, PACT Charter School
- Class AA: Kristen Gagnon, Totino Grace
- Class AAA: Jenny Raiche, Eastview
Team Sportsmanship
- Class A: BOLD
- Class AA: Totino Grace
- Class AAA: Henry Sibley

2012-2013 Coaching Awards

Rookie of the Year:
- Lea Frank, ROCORI
Assistant Coach of the Year
- Class A: Missy Honzay, BOLD
- Class AA: Marny Rohr, Austin
- Class AAA: Ali Clough, Brainerd
Head Coach of the Year
- Class A: Madi Salisbury, Cannon Falls
- Class AA:
  - Jennifer Sims, Austin
  - Kris Rydland, Chaska
- Class AAA: Allison Bridges, Hopkins
Team Sportsmanship
- Class A: Pelican Rapids
- Class AA: Alexandria
- Class AAA: Brainerd

2011-2012 Coaching Awards

Rookie of the Year:
- Jennifer Strumm, Zumbrota-Mazeppa
Assistant Coach of the Year
- Class A: Andrea Schoonover, Aitkin
- Class AA:
  - Kelsey Keller, Sartell
  - Tara Lindemeier, Chaska
- Class AAA: Alyse Iorio, Wayzata
Head Coach of the Year
- Class A: Lisa Roth, Aitkin
- Class AA: Kris Rydland, Chaska
- Class AAA: Leslie Swiggum, Wayzata
Team Sportsmanship
- Class A: Cannon Falls
- Class AA: Fridley
- Class AAA: Wayzata

2010-2011 Coaching Awards

Rookie of the Year:
- Sandy House, Sauk Rapids-Rice
Assistant Coach of the Year
- Class A: Erin Stay, Duluth Marshall
- Class AA: Angee Stodola, Totino-Grace
- Class AAA: Jessica Mahr, Eastview
Head Coach of the Year
- Class A: Carrie Pommier, Cannon Falls
- Class AA: Kelly McCarney, Sartell
- Class AAA: Katie Amundson, Apple Valley
Team Sportsmanship
- Class A: Yellow Medicine East
- Class AA: Academy of Holy Angels
- Class AAA: Wayzata