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Coaching Staff

Adam StrandAdam Strand

  • Office: Regents Center 217C
  • Phone: (563) 387-2181
  • 2004 graduate of Luther College
  • Second season as head coach
  • Led Norse to a record of 22-7 during 2011-12 campaign and a final ITA Central Region ranking of 12th
  • Took over both the men's and women's tennis programs after serving as the head coach of both programs at Augustana College, Rock Island, Ill the past six years
  • During his tenure at ARI his men's teams posted a record of 107-66 and placed third in the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) five times and finished second his last year
  • He coached the women for five years posting a record of 71-58 including a 20-9 record and a second place finish in the CCIW in 2010
  • Named CCIW Coach of the Year in 2010
  • Four-year letter winner while playing for the Norse

Aaron OlsonAaron Olson

  • Office: Regents Center 230
  • Phone: (563) 387-1083
  • First year as an assistant after serving as an intern last season
  • Member of the Norse tennis team from 2007-09
  • Creates highlights of meets that can be seen at - http://www.youtube.com/luthercollegetennis

 

Brian HuinkerBrian Huinker

Assistant Coach

  • Begins his second year as the assistant for the men's and women's teams after serving as head coach of the Norse programs for the 10 (2002-2011)
  • Currently works for Midwest Group Benefits working with Employee Benefits Consulting and Business Development
  • During his tenure he led the men's team to Iowa Conference titles in 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011 and four trips to the NCAA III National Tournament
  • His women's teams won back-to-back league titles in 2010 and 2011 and also made two trips to the NCAA III National Tournament
  • Prior to leading the Norse he was the head tennis professional at Westfield Tennis Club in Cedar Rapids, Iowa