Nick Knaeble
Lino Lakes,MN
Summary
Highly-motivated individual with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, resilience, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Proficient in fostering teamwork and driving individuals to reach shared goals.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Ice Hockey Coach
Centennial Youth Hockey & Centennial High School
Blaine, MN
10.2017 - Current
- CHS Junior Varsity Coach 2023 to Present: 3 consecutive seasons with a winning record, implemented varsity systems at the JV level over the past two seasons.
- CYHA Coach 2017 to Present
- 2025-26 Non-Parent Bantam A Coach: Team record of 29-17-6, Region Tournament Appearance, 2nd Place in District Tournament.
- BE3 Hockey Development Program 2020-2024
- Developed practice plans to improve player skills and teamwork.
- Provided personalized coaching to enhance individual player performance.
- Collaborated with other coaches in order to create an effective coaching staff structure.
Police Officer
City of Fridley
Fridley, MN
11.2005 - Current
- Manage incident response strategies during critical situations and emergencies.
- Supervise daily operations of patrol units and personnel management.
- Manage subordinate supervisors, including assigning work tasks, overseeing daily operations, and providing guidance on complex issues.
- Conduct performance evaluations to ensure departmental standards were met.
- Develop training programs for new officers and advanced skill development for staff.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to junior officers in order to cultivate their professional development.
- Coordinate community outreach programs to foster positive police-community relations.
Education
Master of Arts - Public Safety & Police Leadership
University of St. Thomas
Saint Paul, MN05-2018
Bachelor of Arts - Law Enforcement
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN06-2003
High School Diploma -
Totino Grace High School
Fridley, MN06-1999
Skills
- Player development
- Team strategy implementation
- Game analysis
- Practice planning
- Team management
- Motivation strategies
- Effective communication
- Collaboration skills
Timeline
Ice Hockey Coach
Centennial Youth Hockey & Centennial High School
10.2017 - Current
Police Officer
City of Fridley
11.2005 - Current
Master of Arts - Public Safety & Police Leadership
University of St. Thomas
Bachelor of Arts - Law Enforcement
Minnesota State University, Mankato
High School Diploma -
Totino Grace High School