2024 Team Alberta - 15U Girls

15U Girls Coaching Staff

Head Coach: Marissa Linquist
Coach Experience:	Alberta U15 Girls Assistant Coach (2023) Nova Scotia U15 Girls Head Coach - Silver Medalist (2022) Currently in 6th season as assistant coach at Lakeland College
Any previous experience being apart of Provincial Team (coach or/and athlete)? Please state the Province, year, age category and medal placing.	Alberta U15 Girls Assistant Coach (2023) Nova Scotia U15 Girls Head Coach - Silver Medalist (2022) Saskatchewan U17 Girls Athlete (2010) Saskatchewan U15 Girls Athlete (2007 & 2008)
Why do you want to Coach Team Alberta?	I wanted to coach Team Alberta because of the enjoyment I have had from previous experiences coaching at the provincial level. Coaching Team Alberta has provided me the opportunity to work with and learn from other coaches and athletes whom I would not have had the opportunity to otherwise. These experiences have helped me grow as a coach, and given me the opportunity to be a positive role model to female athletes in the province.

Assistant Coach: Craig Newman
Coach Experience:	Team Alberta Assistant Coach U15G - 2022, 2023 Western Canada High School Assistant Coach - 2021, 2022, 2023 Calgary Basketball Academy - 2015-2021 University of Calgary Assistant Coach - 1999
Any previous experience being apart of Provincial Team (coach or/and athlete)? Please state the Province, year, age category and medal placing.	Team Alberta Juvenile Team - 1990 (Silver Medal) Team Alberta Junior Team - 1991 (5th place)
Why do you want to Coach Team Alberta?	As a proud Albertan I seek to grow the game of basketball in our amazing province, mentor young athletes, and continue to share my experiences and my knowledge. I coach with passion and humility sharing the many lessons I've learned during my personal basketball journey. I seek to inspire my players to be more than they think they can be, and my drive is to provide my team with skills they can utilize to grow into confident, impactful adults.

Assistant Coach: Bobbi Jo Colburn
Coach Experience:	Assistant coach University of Calgary Former player at University of Calgary Former BLNO professional basketball player (Norway) Genesis Club associate head coach U15 & U17 Founder of Bobbi-Jo Colburn Basketball Development (individual skills training)
Any previous experience being apart of Provincial Team (coach or/and athlete)? Please state the Province, year, age category and medal placing.	Played for Team BC for 5 years 2010-2015, 14U x2, 15U (played in Newfoundland) got a 1st team all star, 16U Nationals in Edmonton placed 2nd, and 17U in Edmonton
Why do you want to Coach Team Alberta?	I want to coach Team Alberta because I've been so fortunate to receive tremendous support and positive influence throughout my basketball journey, and I believe it's my turn to give back to the sport. Basketball has not only shaped me as a player but as a person, teaching me so many important life values. I'm excited to be a mentor and guide for young girls and athletes, helping them develop both on and off the court. Coaching Team Alberta is an opportunity for me to be a positive influence in their lives, just as others have been in mine.

Schedule

15U Girls Tryouts
Date	Tryout	Time	Check In Open	Location	Address
April 6th	Top 40 Assessment	10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	9:30 AM - 10:00 AM	Mount Royal Triple Gym	4825 Mt Royal Gate SW, Calgary, AB T3E 6K6
April 6th	Top 40 Assessment	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	1:30 PM - 2:00 PM	Mount Royal Triple Gym	4825 Mt Royal Gate SW, Calgary, AB T3E 6K6
April 20th	Top 25 Assessment	9:30 AM - 11:30 AM	9:00 AM - 9:30 AM	Centennial High School	55 Sun Valley Blvd SE, Calgary, AB T2X 3W7
April 20th	Top 25 Assessment	1:30 PM - 3:30 PM	1:00 PM - 1:30 PM	Centennial High School	55 Sun Valley Blvd SE, Calgary, AB T2X 3W7

Selected Athletes:

First Name	Last Name
Aaliyah	Ebinda
Addison	Yee
Ailey	Marshall
Avery	Gillrie
Avery	Zulak
Ella	Suntjens
Emerald	Nnani
Grace	Neilson
Grace	Valpreda
Haiden	Hall
Juliana	de Walle
Lucy	Smith
Pippa	Gibb
Sadie	Secord
Skye	Bergen

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