2011 KANSAS STATE WOMEN’S TENNIS
ASSISTANT COACH OLGA KLIMOVA
OLGA KLIMOVA Assistant Coach Third Year | Kansas State, 2008 Olga Klimova enters her third year as K-State’s assistant coach, following a four-year career under the tutelage of head coach Steve Bietau. Klimova, a product of Brno, Czech Republic, fought through knee injuries during her time at KState to record a 31-48 career singles mark. Klimova was a solid doubles player during her career, as she tallied a 50-49 doubles record and a 20-12 record in Big 12 doubles play. She was also a standout in the classroom during her time as a Wildcat, earning an Academic AllBig 12 second team citation in 2007 while majoring in psychology. “She had a very positive influence on our young team members this season (2008) and I expect that effect to continue as her responsibilities grow,” said Bietau. “One of the things that set Olga apart is the way she interacts with those around her. Her enthusiasm is genuine and will be a very valuable part of the championship-type culture we strive to develop within our team.”
K-STATE WOMEN’S TENNIS SUPPORT STAFF DIANA LOOMIS Director of Operations
MARY WIECZOREK Graduate Assistant Trainer
Diana Loomis enters her 12th season as the Director of Operations for Kansas State Volleyball and Tennis. In her role, Loomis is responsible for all areas of operation of the program including budgeting and financial issues, travel, overseeing projects and special events, Wildcat Volleyball Camps and day-to-day administrative issues. Prior to K-State Athletics, Loomis spent nine years as an Office Supervisor and Office Manager in the Department of Animal Sciences & Industry. In addition to her responsibilities with K-State Athletics, she serves as a Master Level Judge for both national and international competitions in the US Twirling Association and World Baton Twirling Federation. A native of Clay Center, KS, Loomis is a graduate of Clay Center High School and attended Emporia State and Kansas State graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Management & Ethics from Manhattan Christian College in 2003. She resides in Manhattan with her two sons Ryan and Kyle.
Mary Wieczorek is in her first season with Kansas State women’s tennis where she is responsible for the care, prevention and rehabilitation of injuries to the K-State women’s tennis program. Wieczorek received her bachelor’s of science in athletic training from Oklahoma State in May of 2010. During her time as a student trainer in Stillwater, Wieczorek worked with the Cowboys’ football team and the Cowgirls’ women’s tennis team. As a certified member of the National Athletic Trainer’s Association, Wieczorek has volunteered at the Wisconsin State Greco Roman Wrestling Tournament (2007 and 2008), the NCAA Division III Track and Field National Championships and the Special Olympics. Aside from her volunteer work within the athletic training field, Wieczorek has also volunteered to provide relief assistance for Hurricane Katrina and has assisted with a pair of Habitat for Humanity projects.
AARON ARNOLD Graduate Assistant Strength Coach Aaron Arnold enters his third season as the strength and conditioning coach for Kansas State women’s tennis where he oversees the athletes’ weightlifting and physical training regimen. He is currently working on his master’s degree in kinesiology. Arnold received his bachelor’s of science degree, majoring in social science from Kansas State in 2003. While at K-State, Arnold was a member of the football team and appeared on the Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll twice. Before joining the K-State football team, Arnold attended Garden City (Kan.) Community College from 1999 until his graduation in 2000. During his time in Garden City, Arnold served as a team captain and was named an All-Jayhawk Conference offensive lineman while helping the squad to the Jayhawk Conference title and national runner-up finish in 2000.
ALL-TIME WILDCAT ASSISTANT COACHES Klimova, Olga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2009-present Mendez, Marcos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2006-08 Gonzalez, Andres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2002-05 Watson, Dinah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2000-01 Novotny, Robert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1998-99 Kobilikova, Monika . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1996-97 Labrador, Susana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1994
Wilcox, Neili . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1993 Huff, Tim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1992 White, Brett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1991 Le, Phong . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1990 Walburn, Shawn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1987-88 Griffith, Don . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1985
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