Support Staff Kim Johnson
Craig Smith
Associate Athletic Director Senior Woman Administrator
Bayard H. Friedman Tennis Center Director
Kim Johnson came to TCU in May 2008 as associate athletics director and senior woman administrator. Johnson joined the Horned Frogs after working the previous three years at the University of Alabama. She was the assistant director of compliance for two years before being promoted to assistant athletics director.
Craig Smith is in his 11th year as director of tennis for Bayard H. Friedman Tennis Center. He oversees all adult and junior programs, leagues and camps at the center, as well as lesson schedules. The San Angelo, Texas, native also coordinates practice times and assists with event management at all home TCU men’s and women’s tennis matches. Smith earned a bachelor’s degree in English from Schreiner College in 1993.
With the Crimson Tide, Johnson’s myriad of responsibilities included compliance, eligibility and overseeing the CHAMPS/Life Skills program. She was also the department liaison to the Office of Admissions and Housing and Residential Services. Prior to arriving in Tuscaloosa in May 2005, Johnson worked one year as the assistant director of compliance at Tulane University. Included among her duties were managing the admissions process for 15 sports and overseeing the financial aid requirements for the NCAA. Johnson is a 2001 graduate of Northwestern University, where she received a degree in communications. Upon her graduation, Johnson was hired by Northwestern as a compliance assistant. She worked three years at her alma mater before heading to Tulane. Johnson received a Master’s of Science degree in human environmental science with a sport management emphasis from Alabama in December 2007.
Jeff Wrage Bayard H. Friedman Tennis Center Associate Director
Jeff Wrage is in his ninth year as associate director of tennis for Bayard H. Friedman Tennis Center. Wrage is responsible for program management, adult and junior leagues and also provides lessons. He serves as the tournament director for all tournaments hosted by TCU as well. Wrage holds a Bachelor of Science in comprehensive psychology from the University of Nebraska-Kearney.
Colin Kraft Student Manager
Colin Kraft is in his second season as a student manager for the Frog men’s tennis team. Kraft aids in operations for all of TCU’s practices and home matches, and also travels with the team throughout the season. He serves as the public address announcer during home competitions at Bayard H. Friedman Tennis Center. A sophomore student at TCU, Kraft originally hails from Fresno, Calif. He helped Bullard High School win three straight district team and doubles championships during his prep career. Kraft plans to major in political science at TCU.
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