Jodi Diekmann
Coaching Bio:
	I have 13 years of coaching experience and am heading into my 7th year with Lights.
	During my time at Lights, I’ve coached athletes from 10s through 18s, serving as head coach for 17-W, 15-Z, 11-1 and 10-1 and as an assistant coach for 18-2 and 18-B.
	You’ll also find me in the gym throughout the year helping with camps and clinics or coaching at Rosemount High School.
	Before joining Lights, I coached in several south metro youth programs with athletes ages 8–13 and served as the club director for a small volleyball club.
	I love the competitive side of volleyball, but what keeps me coaching is helping athletes grow—in their skills, confidence, competitiveness and love for the game. I want our teams to work hard, compete for each other and have a lot of fun along the way.
	I’ve been fortunate to be part of some pretty incredible team experiences, including: -2nd place at the International Volleyball Tournament in Verona, Italy with 18-B -3rd place at AAU Nationals with 15-Z -9th place at AAU Nationals with 11-1
Playing Bio:
	I played high school volleyball as a six-rotation outside hitter and continued playing in adult leagues for years afterward.
Education:
Personal Bio:
	My husband, Keith, and I live in Apple Valley with our two daughters, Addisen and Payten, and our German Shorthaired Pointer, Denali. Volleyball is a pretty big part of life in our house, but when we aren't in a gym, we love being active, spending ti
	For my day job, I’m a Senior Director in Community and Stakeholder Engagement at Target, where I’ve worked for more than 29 years.
Favorite Volleyball Moment:
	Taking 18-B to Italy is hard to beat! Getting to experience Italy together as a team was incredible—and finishing 2nd in an international tournament in Verona was the cherry on top. Great volleyball, an amazing group of athletes, and memories we’ll have forever.
For more information call Northern Lights Juniors at 952-808-0110 or email [email protected].