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:
- US Figure Skating Association (USFSA)
- Professional Skaters Association (PSA)
Education:
- PSA Hockey Skating 3
200HR Certified Yoga Instructor - bringing body awareness, optimal alignment and positive mindset to her training.
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 women's hockey at Bemidji State University, where she earned a degree in Business Administration.
Coach Beth has two decades of coaching experience - at all levels - learn to skate, youth hockey and high school. She was a Varsity Assistant Coach for Bluejacket girls hockey and named 2022-2023 Section 7A Assistant Coach of the Year - she continues to provide weekly power skating instruction for the team.
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).
