Jeff Kader

Men's Asst. Coach (1st season)

Jeff Kader is in his second year as the men's assistant tennis coach at NC State.  Kader has helped the Wolfpack have their most successful season in school history with a NCAA Quarterfinal appearance.  Kader graduated from William and Mary in 2005 with a degree in kinesiology.  A four year standout on the tennis squad, Kader brings a thorough passion and knowledge of the game to the Wolfpack program.

A three-time first team All-Colonial Association selection in singles play, Kader wrapped up his solo career with 85 wins and a doubles record that included 84 wins.  He was the first William & Mary player to make the NCAA Tournament since 1947, appearing in the field in both of his final two seasons.  Kader was able to stretch Benjamin Becker to 6-4 in the 3rd set of the 2004 NCAA Championships.  The same Benjamin Becker that eliminated Andre Agassi from the 2006 U.S. Open.  Kader also won the sportsmanship award at the 2005 Blue/Gray Invitational.  Prior to coming to NC State, Kader served as a teaching professional/traveling coach at the Stan Smith/Billy Stearns Tennis Academy in Hilton Head, SC.

Hans Olsen

Women's Head Coach

Hans Olsen is no stranger to success and the work that is involved in developing a top-notch program. Olsen joined the Wolfpack family on November 1, 2001, becoming the eighth head coach in NC State women’s tennis history.

Olsen enters his fourth season at NC State. Last year, Olsen was able to recreate the winning atmosphere that is associated with NC State Athletics. He led the Wolfpack to a 10-12 finish, including wins over a ranked Princeton team and a conference win over Virginia.

Olsen came to NC State after developing a Charleston Southern tennis dynasty in the Big South. In those years, his men’s and women's teams have consistently appeared in the Big South Conference finals during his five years as head coach with the Buccaneers. Olsen’s men’s teams have claimed four consecutive team championships. In his first year at the helm, his team posted only two losses before mounting a 36-match win streak in the conference and a 29-match home win streak versus all opponents over the next four years. Olsen also led his women’s teams to runner-up finishes in the league. He coached 31 All-Big South performers, 19 on the men’s side and 12 for the CSU women. He departed as the winningest coach in Charleston Southern history with a record of 89-31 (.685) for the men, and a combined record of 133-92 (.591). His efforts have been noted by the Big South Conference, hence being named a four-time Coach of the Year during his young career.

Olsen brings valuable NCAA experience to the head coaching position at NC State. His men’s squads reached the big tournament in 1999, 2000 and 2001. Prior to the Olsen era, no team in CSU history had been nationally ranked. In his third year, the team stepped into the national spotlight making its debut at No. 70. Olsen began his coaching career as an assistant coach at Coastal Carolina University, before returning to Charleston Southern as an assistant coach in 1995.

"I truly enjoy working with athletes who have a sincere interest in reaching their potential both on and off the court" said Olsen. Team building is one the cornerstones of the women’s tennis program at NC State. NC State provides the ideal environment for each student-athlete to develop their character and confidence.

Olsen is also active off of the court. He is the co-author of "The Mental Game," a video dealing with training in imagery, relaxation techniques, concentration and goal-setting. The video emphasizes the mental skills that are necessary in a training program for athletes. In the video, Olsen teams with sports psychologist Anne Ferris to discuss exercises and concepts that create the complete mental game for athletes.

"I think that the mental game is what makes technically sound athletes more competitive," said Olsen. "It gives them an edge over their competitors because they are able to focus in important situations."