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. |
