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Falcon Assistant Women's Basketball Coaches

Kathy Holbrook is in her second season as an assistant coach with the Falcon women's basketball team.

As a basketball and volleyball player at Doane, Neb., College, Holbrook was selected the school's Outstanding Female Athlete her junior and senior years of competition. She earned All-Conference and NAIA All-District recognition for two straight years for her success on the court. She was inducted into the Doane Hall of Fame last year for her excellence as a student-athlete.

She is currently a home health physical therapist for Intrepid USA in the Twin Cities. She earned her undergraduate degree in natural science with a biology emphasis at Doane in 1983. She went on to earn a Certificate in Physical Therapy from the Mayo Clinic's School of Health Related Sciences in Rochester, Minn., in 1985.

"Kathy has been a great addition to our coaching staff. She'll continue working with our post players, help with recruiting, and assist in scouting and planning for our opponents. She is enthusiastic to be part of our program and does a fantastic job. Kathy is very professional and intent on helping us become a better team. She’s had a year to get her feet under her and learn our system. She’s tremendous to work with," UWRF Coach Cindy Hovet said.

Kathy Holbrook
Kathy Holbrook
Mara Reif-Wenner is in her third year as an assistant coach with the Falcon women's basketball team.

Reif-Wenner was a four-year letter winner for the Falcons, ending her career with the 2000-2001 season. She was the captain of the team that finished 18-8 overall, which is the most wins by a Falcon team since the 1988-89 season. She was named to the first All-WIAC team and was named to the WIAC All-Defensive unit. She averaged 10.6 points, 6.1 rebounds and 3.7 assists a game. Reif-Wenner led the WIAC in assist to turnover ratio (2.06).

Reif-Wenner earned her undergraduate degree in chemistry in 2001 at UWRF and is currently employed at the 3M Company.

"Mara understands what UWRF basketball is all about," said Falcon Coach Cindy Hovet. "This is her seventh year as part of our program and she is incredibly motivated to see Falcon basketball at the top of the WIAC. She will be working with our guards and taking care of countless other responsibilities we need completed. She's the detail-oriented assistant that every coach wants on staff."
Mara Reif-Wenner
Mara Reif-Wenner

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