BeilkddebValley City (CSi)  Deb Beilke has been named the new head girls and boys cross country coach for the Valley City Hi-Liners.

Deb is in her 27th year as an educator, the last 19 in Valley City. She started coaching 32 years ago, including 17 seasons as a girls basketball coach, 12 seasons as a boys basketball coach, 16 seasons with track and field, 4 seasons working with softball, and 8 seasons in volleyball.

Deb is an under graduate of Valley City State University and later earned her Master of Science in Education from Dakota State University.

Deb is an accomplished runner and has participated in road races for over 36 years. She has completed 30 marathons along with numerous half marathons and 10k races.

Deb is excited to share her passion with her athletes and looking forward to working with them to strive to do their best by reaching their running goals and making running a part of their lives.

Deb is married to Scott Beilke, an insurance agent at Dakotah Insurance. They have one son, Jason, who is a 6th grade teacher and coach in Thompson.