Coaches Bio

A native of Moose Lake, MN, Annie started her career as a super-star, three-sport athlete in volleyball, softball and basketball.  She graduated High School a winner of 5 State Championships, was named Ms. Basketball and her teams were undefeated her senior year (79-0), winning state volleyball, basketball and softball titles.

Annie then received a full athletic scholarship to play volleyball at the University of Nebraska where she was named an NCAA DI All-American in 1985.

Annie is in the MN High School League (MSHSL) hall of fame and a member of the MN Athletic Directors Distinguished Alumni Association. She has been coaching now for over 25 years.

Annie’s passion, knowledge and love for the game sets the tone for players to come to every practice and competition ready to push themselves beyond their limits and reach their full potential.

Children: Elizabeth, Kate and Matthew

Playing Experience

• Moose Lake High School
• University of Nebraska
• TSV Rudow in Germany
• Minnesota Monarchs

Honors

• 2x MN State Volleyball Champion
• 1x MN State Basketball Champion
• 2x MN State Softball Champion
• MN Ms. Basketball
• MN Softball Hall of Fame
• MN State High School Hall of Fame
• 2x Big 8 All-Conference
• 2x Big 8 Academic All-Conference
• Wyoming Invite MVP
• Big 8 Conference MVP
• NCAA DI Region All-Tournament Team
• NCAA DI All-American
• Big 8 Conference Female Player of the Year
• 2016 JVA Top 20 Club Coach of the Year
• 2020 MN Basketball Hall of Fame
• 2021 MN Title IX Championship Tour Honoree
• 2022 Star Tribune Sports Hall of Fame
• 2024 National Women and Girls in Sports Special Merit Honoree