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ABOUT US
Air Minnesota was formed by Heidi Sonju to showcase the talent in Minnesota. Our mission is to develop strong young women, both on and off the court. On the court we will develop a high IQ of the game, personal accountability, sportsmanship and athletic skills. Beyond the court, academic success is a key component to our program. Our goals are to produce athletes who can play basketball at the highest competitive levels, and to cultivate strong students. We are committed to progressive developmental approach to inspire self-confidence, athletic excellence and leadership in the girls we serve.
OUR AIR COACHES
Heidi
Sonju
Director
17U Head Coach
13U Head Coach
Hi, I am Heidi. I currently live in Rochester, Mn. I have coached at various levels from high school down to 5th graders. My wide range of levels helps me understand the importance of developing a strong AAU team as well as fostering and supporting a strong youth program. I have also played at all levels, from a very little girl, all the way to high school Nike Elite (before there was actual AAU programs), and college. I look forward to coaching your daughters.
beth
brady
17U
Assistant Coach
Dan
Jech
16U
Head Coach
Hi, I am Dan Jech. I am graduated from the University of South Dakota where I majored in marketing with an emphasis on sports. I started playing basketball in 6th grade, played throughout college and have loved it ever since. I am excited to be able to coach these young ladies through AAU, as I competed nationally in the AAU circuit during my high school years. I hope to teach how basketball is not only a game, but a lifestyle and how it can affect your life on and off the court. I will bring my knowledge and energy into the success of the team, memories that these ladies make with each other will be ones that last forever. I feel it is important to become not only teammates, but friends and family whom they can rely on. I cannot wait for the season to get started!
Emma
jech
16U
Assistant Coach
Hello, I am Emma Jech. I graduated college from the University of South Dakota majoring in marketing. Throughout my whole life I have been around basketball. Growing up, my mom coached basketball at various levels so I was around higher level practices and games quite often. I myself also played from a very young age throughout high school. I am very eager to get back into the gym to share the love of this game with these young adults. The memories and lessons that these girls can have and learn on and off the court are ones that will follow them throughout life. I am so excited to be able to coach for Air Minnesota.