Former William and Mary Head Women's Tennis Coach Brian Kalbas was one of six former coaches/athletes inducted into the College of William and Mary's Athletics Hall of Fame on April 11th, 2015.
The video above includes both his introduction and induction speeches.
The following is a thumbnail sketch of his career accomplishments.
Brian Kalbas, Women's Tennis, Coached 1992-2003
One of the most successful and decorated coaches in Tribe Athletics history, Brian Kalbas posted a stellar record of 214-85 in 11 seasons as William and Mary's women's' tennis coach.
He was named the Intercollegiate Tennis Association's 1998 National Coach of the Year and earned the ITA's East Region Coach of the Year on four occasions (1995, 1998, 1999 and 2002).
Kalbas' team's dominated the Colonial Athletic Association in his tenure, as he piloted squad to nine league championships and was voted the CAA Coach of the Year on five occasions (1995, 1996, 1999, 2002 and 2003).
His squads were equally as dominant in the Eastern Region during his tenure, as it finished the year ranked No. 1 on eight occasions. Additionally, his squads represented the Tribe at the national team indoor championships a total of seven times.
Brian helped the Tribe advance to eight NCAA Tournaments, posted 14 wins over National Top 10 teams and had seven seasons of 20 or more wins. His teams finished ranked among the top 20 nationally on eight occasions, including a program-best eighth in 1997, 1998 and 2003. W&M advanced to the NCAA Quarterfinals in 1997 and 1998 and the Round of 16 on three occasions (1995 1996 and 2003).
On the individual level, he mentored five players to a total of 11 All-America awards (Katrin Guenther, Karen van der Merwe, Lauren Nikolaus, Johanna Sones and Michelle O) and coached three ITA East Region Senior Players of the Year (Karen van der Merwe in 1993, Johanna Sones in 1997 and Lauren Nikolaus in 1998). A total of 10 doubles teams reached the NCAA Doubles Championships during his tenure, along with a combined 17 appearances in singles play. The Tribe doubles team of Lauren Nikolaus and Michelle O reaching the NCAA Doubles Semifinals in 1998 may well have highlighted these accomplishments.
His program produced three ITA East Region Rookies of the Year (Lauren Nikolaus in 1995, Delphine Troch in 1999 and Megan Muth in 2003) and the 2002 National ITA/Arthur Ashe Jr. Leadership and Sportsmanship Award winner (Jessyca Arthur).
Kalbas coached five players to a total of seven CAA Player of the Year awards (Karen van der Merwe, Katrin Guenther, Lauren Nikolaus, Tari Ann Toro and Carlijn Buis)
- Coached five players to CAA Rookie of the Year honors (Lauren Nikolaus, Carolijn van Rossum, Delphine Troch, Candice Fuchs and Megan Muth)
A total of 25 singles players and 14 doubles teams finished the year in the national rankings and an amazing nine players who played under him were named to the CAA Silver Anniversary Team (out of a total of 25 to be so honored).
