[Men's Tennis] Kiss named SAU men's tennis coach

St. Ambrose University Director of Athletics Mike Holmes announced today the hiring of Jim Kiss as the University's head men's tennis coach. Kiss replaces John Rohlf, who resigned last week to pursue other professional opportunities. The Bees went 4-1 in the fall, winning their final four duals.

'I'm excited to lead the men's tennis program and continue the success they had in the fall," Kiss said. "I look forward to challenging the players to develop and improve every day both on and off the court. Thanks to Director of Athletics Mike Holmes for trusting and presenting me this opportunity."

Kiss has been a part of the St. Ambrose Athletic Department since 2008-09, working as an assistant men's basketball coach. He was named the program's Associate Head Coach prior to the 2010-11 season. He is involved in recruiting, scouting, academic success, player development, scheduling and on-floor coaching. Along with competing at the top of the highly-competitive CCAC, the Bees have also succeeded in the classroom, earning NAIA Scholar-Team status in 12 of the 13 years Kiss has been on staff.

"I feel fortunate we were able to bring a known St. Ambrose commodity to our men's tennis program. Jim Kiss is familiar with Fighting Bee Athletics, has a proven recruiting background, and is eager to work with the players to keep our strong season going into the spring," Holmes said.

Kiss was a four-year basketball player at the University of Minnesota-Duluth. He graduated in the spring of 2007 with a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology. Kiss got his coaching start as an assistant at UMD during the 2007-08 campaign before joining St. Ambrose.

Kiss graduated with his Masters of Organizational Leadership from St. Ambrose in May 2010. He oversaw all of the athletic department's NAIA compliance efforts from 2010-21, and now serves the University as an Application Support Specialist.

He currently resides in Bettendorf, Iowa, with his wife Anne and their daughter McKinleigh Jean.