College of Saint Mary

Bio

Kim Gradoville is in her ninth year as head coach of the College of Saint Mary tennis team. She is also a full-time chemistry teacher at Westside High School in Omaha.

Family: Pet – Mollie

Alma Mater: University of Nebraska-Omaha (2005), University of Nebraska-Lincoln (2001), Rapid City (S.D.) Central High School (1996)

Coaching experience:

2014-present – Head Coach at College of Saint Mary

2014-present – United States Professional Tennis Association Certified Professional teaching at Miracle Hill Tennis Center and Happy Hollow Club

2003-2014 – Head Boys and Girls Tennis Coach at Westside High School

2001-2003 – Assistant Boys and Girls Tennis Coach at Westside High School

Team accomplishments under Coach Gradoville:

Great Plains Athletic Conference Postseason Tournament Qualifier every eligible year

Six NAIA Scholar Athlete Teams

International Tennis Association (ITA) Scholar Athlete Team (2016-2018)

Other coaching accomplishments:

2019 United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) Missouri Valley College Coach of the Year

2016-2017 College of Saint Mary Coach of the Year

2015 USPTA Nebraska Tennis Professional of the Year

2014 Finalist for National High School Tennis Coach of the Year

Head coach of five Nebraska Girls State Championship teams and 10 runner-up teams (five girls and five boys)

2013 Nebraska High School Tennis Coach of the Year

2007 USPTA Missouri Valley High School Tennis Coach of the Year

Career high school coaching record of 109-4 for girls tennis and 108-23-1 for boys tennis

Playing career and highlights:

Qualified for three National Championships in adult tennis leagues

Top-ranked singles and doubles player at her rating level 2013-2014 in the Missouri Valley Section

Nebraska Recreational Player of the Year in 2014

Women’s singles champion of Intramural tennis at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Competed in tennis four years at Rapid City Central High School

Coach Gradoville: “I have the opportunity to play a key role in helping my athletes learn life skills through the game of tennis that will stay with them long after they graduate. The campus community provides a supportive environment to help these young women maximize their potential and I love to be a part of that process coaching the game that I love.”