Joanna Weber
Head Coach 17-Black
Coaching Bio:
	Currently coaching 8th season at Northern Lights.
	I just recently accepted the Head Varsity coaching position at Minneapolis Southwest High School and am very excited for the school season to begin. Prior coaching experience includes: Eden Prairie High School - JV - 2013 Shakopee Schools - 10 years
	Shakopee Volleyball Association - 3 years
	Coach/Director for YMCA Leagues and Clinics - 6 years
Playing Bio:
Education:
	Minnesota State University - Mankato currently pursuing a degree in Special Education
	Michigan Tech - Computer Programming Oakland Community College - Accounting & Photography
Personal Bio:
	My daughter Alex played for Northern Lights starting at 11 years old. She us currently a sophomore in college and plays volleyball for Northern Michigan University.
	I grew up in southeast Michigan and have been living in Minnesota for 11 years. I'm happy to call Minnesota home now.
	Outside of volleyball, my other passions include backpacking/hiking, scuba diving, ceramics, and reading.
	I have a deep love of animals. After I finish my degree in Special Education, I hope to be able to combine my love of animals with my compassion for those with special needs and pursue a career in Animal Assisted Therapy. Keep your fingers crossed for me
Favorite Volleyball Moment:
	There have been many favorite moments in my years of coaching: being part of a National Championship team, beating a higher Lights team to win said National Championship, seeing one of my players win the MVP award at AAU's, seeing a parent brought to tears when her daughter won an All American Award, hanging out with players and laughing until my stomach hurts, our team popping the blow-up Colosseum in Denver, beating the 2's team in Omaha, watching the One Direction video, dance parties, and many other favorite moments that would require more than this text box to list.
For more information call Northern Lights Juniors at 952-808-0110 or email northernlights@midwestvolleyball.com.