Doug VanBenthuysen
Head Coach 12-2
Coaching Bio:
	My first JO coaching experience came with Club Extreme (Prior Lake) back in 2004 and 2005.
	Moved over to Lights in 2006 as the 12-1s assistant with Sheila Bodway. That was an excellent team, and I learned a ton from Sheila and Chad (you can still find Sheila as a parent of Haley on the 15-1s)!
	Head coach for the 13-3s in 2007. We had a good year, although I concluded I will never coach again without an assistant - they are essential to running things smoothly, both at practices and game days!
	After taking 2008 off, I am back again with the 12-2s, and enjoying every minute. Helping these kids develop both individually and as a team is very rewarding.
Playing Bio:
	Numerous intramural and recreational leagues both during and after college.
	Some hip problems as a child eventually led to a hip replacement a number of years ago. So I don't play any more, but I still love the sport. I guess that is why I am coaching!
Education:
	B.S. in Computer Science from the University of Minnesota
	Impact and CAP Level I Certified
	Numerous volleyball clinics
Personal Bio:
	My wife, Lynne, and Curt own and operate Midwest Volleyball. I just tag along and do a lot of the computer work.
	Daughter Jennifer, who you may see with a camera in hand at many of our tournaments. She graduates from Concordia Moorhead this spring, and is getting married, too!
	Daughter Katrina is in her first year of college at William Woods University in Missouri -- she is engaged as well.
	And daughter Melissa plays on the 15-3s. She is not engaged...
Favorite Volleyball Moment:
	My daughter Jennifer was a 4-year varsity setter for Prior Lake. Almost every year, Eden Prairie was the team that ended their season in sections. I don't mention this to Chad, but Prior Lake defeating Eden Prairie in sections this year was pretty sweet!
For more information call Northern Lights Juniors at 952-808-0110.