Benjamin Thies
Assistant Coach 15-1
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Coaching Bio:
 
  • 2022 was my 11th season coaching at MN Select (teams ranging from 15s to 18s)
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  • coached a year at each Roseville JOs and (now defunct) Nicollet Island Volleyball Club prior to Select
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  • coached 5 seasons at DeLaSalle High School (2007-2011 seasons)
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    Playing Bio:
     
  • various adult leagues, both traveling and local, throughout the metro area ranging from sand 2s tournaments to court 6s and everything inbetween
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    Education:
     
  • Masters in Education from the University of Minnesota
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  • Undergraduate degrees in Spanish and Communications from the University of Minnesota
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    Personal Bio:
     
  • Kindergarten teacher in District 196 (Rosemount - Apple Valley - Eagan)
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  • recently moved to Apple Valley with my husband, Ben
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  • officiate both high school and collegiate volleyball during the Fall
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    Favorite Volleyball Moment:
     Being able to coach a core group of athletes the past 3 seasons, from their 16-1s COVID season through their 18-1s season! Finishing 5th with the group in 17-Open at USAV Nationals will be unforgettable!
     
     
    For more information call Northern Lights Juniors at 952-808-0110
    or email [email protected].