ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Conference Champs for 27 years |
22 Trips to the State Tournament as a Team!
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Multiple Individuals Qualified for State Tournament |
MEET THE COACHES...
Jessica Kammann
Head Coach Coach Kammann grew up in Elk River and played for the Elks where she was part of multiple section winning teams & state participation teams. She has enjoyed the sport of golf for the majority of her life, it’s a sport her entire family plays, in fact you will likely find her out there with her family multiple times a week. She is passionate about growing the girls golf team, ensuring the girls love the sport they could play for life. She is looking forward to sharing her experiences, coaching the girls around the course! |
Melissa Brockman
Assistant Coach Coach Brockman is currently a Spanish teacher at Elk River High School and has been enjoying classroom teaching for the past 25+ years. She has carried the joy of teaching in the classroom onto the golf course. She has raised three young men that were active in football, baseball and hockey. As a family, they have grown to love the game of golf and enjoy playing in the summer months together. Coach Brockman is honored to continue working with the coaching staff for ER Girls Golf along with the players again this year. It's good to be an Elk! |
McKaila Poppen
Assistant Coach Coach Poppen graduated from Elk River High School and played 5 years of varsity golf for Coach Bleyhl! She has been a member of Elk River Golf Club for most of her life and is looking forward to working with the golf team this year. She and her husband just moved back to the Elk River area with their dog, Chooch, and their daughter, Claire. Coach Poppen is looking forward to the opportunity of working with Coach Kammann and Coach Brockman, along with being a small part of the legacy that is Elk River Girls Golf! |
2025 CAPTAINS
Lexi O'Donnell & Audra Bitzan
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Juniors Lexi O'Donnell and Audra Bitzan are serving as the 2025 captains of the Elk River Girls Golf Team, bringing five years of dedication and experience to the program. Both have played key roles in leading the team to three MSHSL State Tournament appearances and are known for their strong leadership, competitive drive, and commitment to team success. Lexi leads with energy and enthusiasm, motivating her teammates through her passion for the game and her positive presence. Audra complements that with a calm, focused approach and steady leadership both on and off the course. Together, they create a dynamic and balanced leadership team that sets a high standard for the program.
Beyond the course, Lexi and Audra are both top-performing students and active DECA members. Their involvement in DECA has helped them build valuable skills in leadership, collaboration, and strategic thinking—skills they apply daily as captains. As they enter their junior season, Lexi and Audra are focused on continuing to grow, both as individuals and as leaders, while helping the team reach new levels of success. Their example reflects what it means to be dedicated, driven, and proud to be an Elk. |