Jen Nelson
Setter's Coach
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Coaching Bio:
 
  • Minnesota State University, Mankato Assistant Coach. Primary worked with setters.
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  • Mankato Juniors 14's & 15's
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  • West Area Volleyball Association-2 years
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  • Minnesota State University Nike Camp and Clinic Coach-2 years
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  • Northern Lights Co-Coach 14-1's: Finished 3rd at AAU's and 5th at Nationals with two girls selected to the All-American team.
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  • Northern Lights Camps and Private Lesson Instructor-4 years
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  • Head Coach at Lakeville South High School
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  • Minnesota State University, Mankato: 4 years as Setter.
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    Playing Bio:
     
  • Honors and Awards: MSU Medal of Honor for Top Female Athlete. 3 year Team Captain, AVCA All-American, 2 time All-Region & All Conference selection. MSU Career Setter Assist Record &; Single Season Setter Assist Record
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  • Former Northern Lights Graduate
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  • Minnesota State University: 4 years -Position: Setter Awards: MSU Medal of Honor for Top Female Athlete, Team Captain for 3 years.
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  • AVCA All-American Senior Year
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  • Two-time All-Region & All Conference selection, Holds MSU Career Setter Assists Record and Single Season Setter Assists record.
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    Education:
     
  • Graduated from Minnesota State University-Mankato, Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Teaching in Social Studies.
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  • Will be completed with my Masters in Education in March 2007!
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    Personal Bio:
     
  • 8th Grade Geography Teacher at Chippewa Middle School in North Oaks
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  • Hobbies: Riding the Horse (Newsmaker), reading, and learning how to shop sales with Lindsay
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  • Family: Chris and Steph (parents), sister Cindy and brother Kevin. I also have a dog named Tucker and a cat named Hobbes
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    Favorite Volleyball Moment:
     My favorite volleyball moments were in college. Making the NCAA Regional Tournament Junior/Senior year. I will also never forget getting my first bloody nose in volleyball. I got drilled in the face on the ten-foot line in practice by Lindsay Majerus.
     
     
    For more information call Northern Lights Juniors at 952-808-0110.