LINNEA WALLI
Coach Linnea was a figure skater and accomplished the highest achievement in the sports discipline that focuses on edge control - Gold Moves in the Field.
She actively coached within Learn to Skate programs for over two decades and coached competitive figure skating for 10 years. With four sons - who all play hockey - she transitioned to coaching Learn to Skate and Power Skating for the Hibbing-Chisholm Youth Hockey Association. She has assisted with team practices at the Mini Mite through Bantam levels, focusing on skating fundamentals.
Coach Linnea resides in Hibbing with her husband, four sons and their dog.
Memberships:
- USA Hockey
- US Figure Skating Association (USFSA)
Education:
- PSA Hockey Skating 3
- 200HR Certified Yoga Instructor - bringing body awareness, optimal alignment and positive mindset to her training.
- ISSA Certified Personal Trainer
- Mentally Strong Coach Certification
BETH BROWN DAVIES
Coach Beth was a figure skater and transitioned to hockey. She was the 1995 State Champion for Juvenile Figures, a figure skating discipline focused on balance and edge control.
She played the inaugural season of the Hibbing High School girls hockey team - she was a member of the 1997 State Champion team, 1998 State All-Tournament team and 2000 All Iron Range team. She earned a scholarship to play womens hockey at Bemidji State University, where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration - Management - and a Psychology Minor.
Coach Beth has two decades of coaching experience - learn to skate, power skating, youth hockey and high school hockey. She was a Varsity Assistant Coach for Bluejacket girls hockey and named 2022-2023 Section 7A Assistant Coach of the Year. During the Summer, she is a Skating Coach at the Fryklund Hockey Camp in Hibbing.
Coach Beth resides in Hibbing with her husband, Steve, and two daughters - one in hockey skates and one in figure skates.
Memberships:
- USA Hockey
- Learn to Skate USA
Education:
- Professional Skaters Association (PSA) Hockey Skating 4
- USA Hockey Level 4 Coach
- USA Hockey age specific modules: Mite (U8), Squirt (U10), Peewee (U12) & Midget (U16/18/19).
