In 1990 Behnke was named the United States Curling Association's Female Athlete of the Year.

[2] Behnke skipped her team to gold at three National Women's Championships in only a five year span, in 1990, 1993, and 1994.

[3] As national champions they earned the right to represent the United States at the subsequent World Championships.

[9] Behnke's team then again finished in second place to Schoeneberg at the 1997 Olympic Trials.

[10] At the 2001 Olympic Trials Behnke coached Patti Lank's team, who finished in second place.