Jill DeVries begins her seventh season as head coach at Valley City State University. Prior to accepting the head coaching position at VCSU, DeVries served as top assistant and recruiting coordinator at the University of Nebraska-Kearney. In her tenure at UNK the Lopers were 52-8, two-time RMAC champions, advancing to the North Central Region tournament both years.

DeVries played her college ball at North Dakota State University where she was captain of the 1990-91 Bison national championship team. During the ’90-’91 DeVries was selected Women’s Sports Federation All-American and All-North Central Conference. She was also honored by being named to the 1991 Final Four all-tourney team.

DeVries’ college coaching career started at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay as a graduate assistant under Carol Hammerle. While at UWGB the Fighting Phoenix advanced to the NCAA D-I national tournament for the first time in school history. DeVries was promoted to second assistant in her third season at UWGB.

Prioritizing her education, DeVries returned to North Dakota State University to finish her master’s degree where she served as graduate assistant for Amy Ruley during the 1995-96 national championship campaign and the 1996-97 season.

A Glyndon, MN native, DeVries was a two-time Class A All-State selection while at Glyndon-Felton high school. She earned all-conference honors five times for basketball, three times for volleyball, and qualified for the Class A state track meet in high jump and discus as a junior and senior.

DeVries earned a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Physical Education from NDSU (1992), and a Master’s of Education degree from NDSU (1997).

Amberly Michaelis
Assistant Coach

Amberly Michaelis is entering her first year as the assistant coach for the Women’s Basketball team.  Michaelis is a graduate of Paynesville High School and the University of Minnesota, Crookston.  After graduating from Crookston, Michaelis served as the junior varsity basketball team at Paynesville High School for the 2005-06 and 2006-07 seasons.

While at the University of Minnesota, Crookston she was a member of the Eagles’ basketball team from 1999-2003.  She also earned a degree in Sport and Recreation Management.  During her high school career she was a member of the cross country team, basketball team, and track squad. 

Amberly is pursuing her masters degree from North Dakota State University.