Teka Parks joined the NW Selects in 2005 as an assistant coach, helping to win the first NWS tournament she was on the bench for. Teka began her skating career in Wenatchee, Washington. She later moved to Lynnwood, Washington to increase her training opportunities. During this period, Teka began playing hockey full time with the Seattle Junior girls U-19 team. The team was highly successful and won at the District Tournament twice, and made trips to Nationals.

After graduating from Lynnwood High School, Teka attended Concordia College, a Division III University in Moorhead, Minnesota. There she played for the Concordia women’s hockey team, after which she moved to Bellingham, Washington to attend WWU.

Teka works the Pacific District Camp and National Camps as a coach and evaluator and plays in several adult leagues. She was part of the Nationally bound team built in San Jose under the coaching of Michael Johansson. As a player, you will not find a more aggressive hard-worker on the ice ... as a coach, she expects nothing less. She pushes her players to the maximum level ... on and off the ice.

Chantelle is joined the NWS in 2007. Chantelle grew up playing hockey in Ontario and Michigan before playing four years at the University of Findlay, in Ohio - a Division I program. Since graduation she has continued to play recreationally and coach women's hockey in the area.

Russell has a Bachelor of Science degree in Strength and Conditioning and an Associate degree in Personal Training from the University of Findlay. Throughout college Chantelle spent summers coaching various hockey camps at Kent State University. She received her master's degree in Parks and Recreation Administration from Central Michigan University.

Russell is an ACE (American Council on Exercise) certified personal trainer and AFAA/Schwinn/Turbo Kick certified group fitness instructor. Maintaining certification includes many continuing education courses, such as the Twist Sport Conditioning Series, CorePower and Agility, Quickness and Reaction Skills. Russell is currently the Assistant Director of Fitness at the University of Oregon Student Recreation Center.

Shawna Davidson joined the NWS in 2008. She played and coached at a high level over her tenure.

• University of New Hampshire (1988-1992)
• Team USA (1990-1995) Silver Medallist - 3 IIHF World Tournaments (1990-1992-1994)

Her coaching experience includes:

• Former Asst. Coach at University of Minnesota Duluth with the Women's Hockey Program ('99-'03) Division I NCAA National Champions (2001-2002-2003)
• Former Head Coach of MN high school girls hockey (co-op program) Duluth Denfeld-Duluth Central Devils (2004-2006)
• 12U girls team for the Duluth Icebreakers - MN State Champions 06/07 season
• 12U and 14U girls teams for Duluth Icebreakers – 07/08
• Will be coaching the 14U girls team for Duluth Icebreakers this season (08/09)
• Coach of Team Wisconsin 19U girls AAA team (2005-2008)
• Worked at USA Hockey Girls Development Camps
  • Asst. Camp Director (2004 - Select 14's and 2005 - Select 14's)
  • Coach (2006 - Select 17/18's)

Shawna currently serves on the Board of Directors for USA Hockey as a "Director At Large" and on the Adult Council, Player Development Committee and Safety & Protective Equipment Committee. Lives in Duluth, MN and work as sales assoc/assistant manager at Stewarts Bikes and Sports.

AJ began her hockey career on the frozen ponds of New Jersey at the young age of 4 - back when ponds use to freeze in the Northeast.  She played boys youth hockey with the Rockaway Rockets.  Later, moving into girls programs, AJ played for the NJ Rockets Girls Select team and roller hockey for the Itech Bladers.  At 14 she played for the NJ Colonials U19 team - a National Bound team.  She was known for her good hands and her ability to see the plays develop on the ice.

AJ attended Fordham University, where she completed my BS degree in Psychology and Political Science.  While at Fordham she played hockey for the Westchester Wildcats.  Last year AJ moved to Oregon where she completed her Masters of Arts in Teaching,  at Willamette University.  Starting this September, AJ will be working as a substitute and instructional assistant for North Clackamas School District. 

Currently, AJ plays ice hockey in a Portland women's league along with playing for a competitive woman’s team called the Portland Ice Hogs.

AJ not only brings the NWS hockey knowledge, but also the skills to help mentor and assist our players in becoming good citizens.

Kari joined the NWS in 2008.

She started her hockey career playing roller hockey in Boise, Idaho.  After a year of parking-lot games, the first ice rink in Boise was built and she transitioned to ice hockey, playing for local teams, then for travel teams & leagues.  She moved to Portland, Oregon in 2000 and started playing for the Pacific Ice Dawgs, the local women’s senior B national-bound team. 

Kari continues to play for the Portland Ice Hogs, the current women’s travel team, and plays in local leagues in the Portland area.  She is excited to share her knowledge of hockey and to help expand girl’s hockey in the Pacific Northwest.

Candace came to the NW Selects program in 2006 and has been the driving force behind the NWS U12 team ever since. She is a competitive coach (and player), getting the best out of everyone on and off the ice.

Kim come to the NW Selects program last year to help build that team. Kim skated at the DIII level and continues to skate / coach at the senior adult level.