North St. Paul and Woodbury Name New Coaches
The Minnesota high school basketball scene is buzzing after North St. Paul and Woodbury each unveiled a new head coach for their girls teams, signaling a strategic push to reshape culture and performance.
Jayson Edwards, who runs the Elevate Skills Development AAU program, steps into the North St. Paul role after stints as an assistant at St. Croix Lutheran and as the junior varsity coach at Woodbury. His vision centers on a development‑focused culture that prioritizes skill growth over immediate wins.
Last season the North St. Paul squad posted a challenging 1‑24 overall record, a result that both the school and Edwards hope to rewrite through systematic player development and a stronger emphasis on fundamentals.
Peter Linskey, a coach with a résumé that includes assistant work at St. Olaf and head positions at Rosemount and Prior Lake, has been tapped to lead Woodbury. His background blends collegiate exposure with extensive high‑school experience, positioning him to bring a disciplined yet adaptable approach to the program.
Woodbury’s girls team finished the previous season at 17‑12, a marked improvement that sets a hopeful baseline for Linskey’s inaugural campaign. The community anticipates that his blend of tactical acumen and player‑centered coaching will sustain momentum.
Both appointments reflect a broader ambition to rebuild programs that have faced recent setbacks, with an eye toward fostering long‑term competitiveness and a deeper talent pipeline within the Twin Cities girls basketball ecosystem.