Trine University Women's Tennis

Kolar was named the head coach of the men's tennis team during the summer of the 2016. With the addition of mens tennis head coaching duties, Kolar assumed the lead of both tennis programs at Trine. My vision for the student-athletes is to make a difference on the court, in the classroom and wherever they are present, and to carry that mentality with them after college into their job, their family and their life, said Kolar. Im looking forward to continuing my role as womens coach, but I am also looking forward to my role as mens coach. I think the approach to practices and match play will differ slightly, but one thing will remain constant; I want them to make a difference. Kolar initially joined the Trine tennis programs as an assistant coach in the spring of 2015. She was named head women's tennis coach in June 2015. Kolar brings a high level of enthusiasm for the game of tennis and a strong instruction and playing pedigree to the Thunder tennis programs. Kolar was a four-time All-GLIAC performer between 1996-99 while attending Northwood University in Midland, Mich. She was ranked as high as 31st in NCAA Division II in doubles and as high as 62nd in the nation in singles. Kolar played no. 1 singles and was part of the no. 1 doubles pairing all four years of her collegiate career. Upon graduating, Kolar continued to compete in local USTA tournaments and competed for European clubs in the Czech Republic and Germany. She has been a certified USPTA instructor since 2000. A native of Union City, Mich. Kolar graduated from Northwood University in 2000 with a B.A. in Marketing and Management. She is married to Marek Kolar, a professor in the Ketner School of Business at Trine. The Kolars have two children- Mikaela (7), and Evan (5).