Linda Laird
Head Coach 15-3
Coaching Bio:
	15th year coaching at Lights--coaching both 15's and 12's levels
Playing Bio:
	Played at Shakopee High School-was one of the pioneers in their volleyball program, playing in the first three years of its existence.
	Played for four years as a setter at Moorhead State University.
	Have played USAV for over 20 years, going to US Nationals many times.
Education:
	Graduated from Shakopee High School
	Graduated from Moorhead State University with a degree in Social Work.
Personal Bio:
	Live in Minneapolis with partner, Gene. Daughters, Monica and Sophie. Gene is a long time coach at NL, Monica is a NL Alum and played for Southern Illinois University, Sophie played for NL for 9 years and went on to play at West Texas A&M
	Employed full time as a medical social worker for Allina Health
	Big sports fan--enjoy watching baseball, football, basketball, and, of course, volleyball.
	Hobbies, besides volleyball, include knitting, reading, crossword puzzles, scrapbooking, sewing.
	My favorite moments come from watching my 2 daughters grow in the game and playing with the same passion that I have for the game of volleyball.
Favorite Volleyball Moment:
	An individual favorite moment was probably when I played at US Nationals when I was 8 months pregnant with Sophie and I had a 1-handed quick jump set to the middle which she pounded. It was pretty amazing that I could even jump! Volleyball Magazine published a picture of me holding a volleyball next to my very large pregnant stomach.
For more information call Northern Lights Juniors at 952-808-0110 or email northernlights@midwestvolleyball.com.