Eastern Illinois University Athletics

Eastern Illinois 
* Hired as an assistant coach for men's and women's tennis in August 2024
* Will begin first season EIU tennis coaching staff for the 2024-25 season

Prior to Eastern Illinois
* Graduate assistant women's tennis coach at Northern Illinois (2022-24)
* Helped coach NIU team to 16 wins during 2024 season (16-10)
* Assisted with player development and match preparation
* Coached three years at Tennis Club "Open" in Riga, Latvia
* Served as hitting pro for professional athletes on national team
* Coached the club's youth team 
* Coached one year at the Strand Tennis Club in New Jersey

Personal
* Began collegiate tennis playing career at Fairleigh Dickinson University (1 year)
* Finished college tennis career at Rutgers University (3 years)
* Earned Academic All-Big Ten Conference honors
* Bachelor's degree from Rutgers University in 2017
* Studied at Riga Graduate School of Law for one year
* Master's degree from Northern Illinois University in 2024
* Member of Latvian National Forces for three years
* Native of Riga, Latvia