Coach Kya Rybachek






Coach Kya Rybachek is originally from Hibbing, MN and graduated from Hibbing HS in 2020. While in high school, he was voted Ms. Minnesota, the recipient of  the Tricia Saunders High School Excellence Award, was a MWCA folkstyle state champion, and a MNUSA junior triple crown winner. Kya also had a winning varsity record against boys, multiple time Northern Plains Champion, Fargo All-American, AAU National Champion, USA folkstyle All-American, and a USA Preseason All-American.

After high school she attended Augsburg University where she was a regional Champ, 2x NCAA qualifier, 4th place NCAA All-American, and a 3x Academic All-American. 

Kya began he coaching career in Hibbing where she coached the youth program for two years.

One thing that she is most excited about from coaching in Hastings is the large growth of their girls program. After being the only girl on her team all of high school, she said it’s incredible to see a full line-up of girls. Coach Kya is excited to see a full lineup for girls duals this year. 

Coach Kya is currently the Physical Education teacher at SEAS and is a member of the US Army.


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