Shawna is a graduate of Hibbing High School and the College of St. Scholastica. As a high school volleyball player, she helped lead her team to 2 state tournament appearances and received various honors including All-State First team, MSHSL State All-tournament team, Northland Player of the Year, and multiple All-section and all-conference honors as a middle hitter. In college, she was a 4-year starter as a 6-rotation outside who received multiple all-conference and all-region honors as well as being named a DIII Academic All-American for her senior campaign. She holds multiple records for both her high school and college careers. She continues to play weekly in A-level adult volleyball leagues. 

Shawna is passionate about coaching the mental aspect of the game as well as growing players’ volleyball IQ. She believes in the power of utilizing social media and other online platforms to increase exposure and highlight the amazing athletes in northern Minnesota. She will be acting as the recruitment coordinator as well as focusing on outside and middle hitter development. 

Off the court, Shawna is a small animal veterinarian. She owns one rescue dog, Savannah, as well as multiple rescue cats with her partner Joshua.