Athletic Director: Jodi Otte
Jodi is beginning her 29th year at Chisago Lakes where she has served as a teacher, coach, dean of students, associate principal and principal. This will be Otte’s seventh year as Activities Director for Chisago Lakes and she looks forward to working with coaches and advisors to continue to lead them in their understanding of “transformational coaching/advising”. Focusing on and implementing “transformational coaching/advising” provides our students with opportunities to grow in leadership, communication, relationships, responsibility, respect, etc. Coaches and advisors have the potential to influence and change lives for many years beyond our courts, fields, gyms, and classrooms and we want that influence to be a positive one! Her love for seeing students motivated and engaged in activities is what excites her about this new opportunity. In her free time she enjoys fishing, working out, and most of all spending time with her Husband Steve, Son Cole and their family and friends. Otte would like to thank her Administrative Assistant Tanya Giese and the PAC Coordinator Matt Mitchell for their dedication to the department and for their support and assistance in the transition. She is excited and grateful to have been given yet another opportunity to serve students, families and the community of Chisago Lakes. Go Wildcats!
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Head Coach: Hannah Lindstrom
This is Hannah’s 12th year coaching at Chisago Lakes and her 8th year as the Head Coach, where she earned Section 4AAA Head Coach of the Year in 2021 for leading the program to their first ever State Tournament. She is a 2013 graduate of Chisago Lakes and a 2016 graduate of Bethel University, where she played volleyball as a DS/Libero and setter, completed her Bachelor’s in Business and Marketing, and her Master’s in Business Education. She is also a Business Teacher and DECA Advisor at CLHS. Hannah has coached at Crossfire Volleyball with experience coaching the 15-1, 16-2, 16-3, and 15 & 16- short seasons teams, as well as many local summer development programs (Chisago, Crossfire, Bethel, Heritage Christian Academy). She coached for Crossfire in the 2017 National Tournament and has developed faith-based teamwork and mental strength curriculum for Crossfire. She also volunteers regularly with her husband at Lakes Free Church. Hunter, Hannah, Beau (4 years old), and Gracie (2 years old) reside in Taylors Falls. Hannah and her family are expecting another baby in March 2026! “I coach to help athletes discover the value of a strong work ethic, integrity, and perseverance. It is my desire for each athlete to exercise their passion, practice enthusiasm, understand their value, & develop commitment to their teammates & themselves. I am so privileged to be living my dream job. Go Wildcats!”
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Varsity Assistant Coach: Beth Carlson
This is Beth’s 8th year working with the volleyball program. Beth has been teaching art at CLHS for 22 years and also coaches with the Girl’s Lacrosse program. Prior to starting a family, Beth was the JV and Assistant Varsity Volleyball Coach, and Head Track Coach in the early 2000’s. Now that Beth’s daughters are older, she has come back to the program as a volunteer. Beth is a North Branch High School graduate, and attended the University of Minnesota on a track scholarship. At the University, she earned a degree in art and a Masters in education. She is a 3 time All-American in the weight and hammer throw and earned a Big 10 Conference Champ title for the Golden Gophers. In January 2019 Beth was inducted into the North Branch Hall of Fame, where one of the highlights of the evening was when CL Wildcat Volleyball players were in attendance cheering her on. “I coach volleyball because I love being a part of this team. I enjoy playing with the girls and pushing them to do their best on the court. When I see them in the halls, or in my classroom I know they are leaders in our school. I enjoy coming to the gym and doing whatever is asked of me to help the team be successful.”
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JV Coach: Nicole Johnson
This is Nicole’s 5th year coaching Volleyball for Chisago Lakes, but she played for Chisago beginning in 6th grade until she graduated in 2014. She was both a player and served as the team president for the club volleyball team during her time at the University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh while earning an accounting degree. Since she graduated in 2019, she worked in the Accounting Department at CBRE before teaching Business and Math at New Heights School and beginning her Master’s Degree in Business Education at Bethel University. “Volleyball was and is a major part of my life and has helped me build strong characteristics such as leadership, teamwork, and a strong work ethic that I hope to bring to my fellow coaches and athletes.”
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B-Squad Coach: Avery Bird
This is Avery’s second year coaching volleyball with Chisago Lakes High School and she’s very excited to take on this role. Avery has been the Technology Support person and working at the high school since 2021, which she absolutely loves! “We have THE best students and staff and I look forward to every work day because of them,” she says. Bird grew up playing volleyball, fastpitch softball, basketball and hockey. She’s very competitive and loves playing and coaching team sports- she has over ten years of experience coaching soccer,
baseball and fastpitch softball, it will be fun to add volleyball to that list. As
a mom of five children who have made their way or are still making their
way through the Chisago Lakes Schools, she’s a huge Wildcat fan and looks
forward to leading, connecting, supporting and challenging our B-Squad
players to have fun, build relationships and strive to be their best selves on
and off the court. Avery lives in Chisago City with her husband John and their four
youngest children; Sam(18), Ali(16), Lia(13) and Trevelle(8). Her oldest;
Max(20), moved out last fall and is living nearby in Stacy. As a family they
enjoy hunting, fishing, game nights and family movie nights. They have two
German Short-haired Pointers; Skeeter and Berkley, and a cat named
Senko.
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9th Grade Coach: Katie Spooner
This is Katie’s first year coaching volleyball with Chisago Lakes High School. While she’s new to this role, she is not new to the game. Katie grew up playing middle school, high school, and club volleyball. She’s passionate for the fast-paced sport and all the pieces that come with it- teamwork, grit, competition and positive energy. Katie joins us this year with a well-rounded background. She graduated from the University of MN in 2016 with a degree in Recreation and Leisure Studies, a minor in Sport Management and over 18 years of service with the MN Army National Guard. Her desire to lead and coach our youth by instilling dedication, commitment, and team mentality is unmatched. She is a local member of our community and resides in Chisago with her partner, Mark, two daughters, Addi (14) and Vera (9) and Murphy, their highly energetic Boston Terrier.
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