Celebrating the Retirement of St. Teresa’s Head Tennis Coach Lana Krause

Coach Krause has been a cornerstone of STA Athletics for nearly two decades. She began her journey with STA Tennis as the assistant coach from 2007–2010, working closely alongside Meghan Parrot, who was the head tennis coach during that time. Those foundational years helped shape the competitive and spirited culture that would define the program’s success. In 2011, she stepped into the head coaching role, beginning a legacy that would uplift generations of athletes.

Under her leadership, the Stars flourished, achieving remarkable accomplishments and building a reputation for discipline, integrity and sisterhood, both on and off the court.

Program Highlights Under Coach Krause

District Championships:

• 1st Place: 2007, 2010, 2011, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025
• 2nd Place: 2008, 2009, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2020

Sectional Championships:

• 1st Place: 2009, 2019
• 2nd Place: 2007, 2008, 2011

State Finishes:

• 2nd Place: 2019
• 3rd Place: 2009, 2021, 2022
• 4th Place: 2025

Major Honors:

• MSHSAA and NFHS Coach of the Year – 2019

Coach Krause also guided her teams through consistently strong seasons, with standout records including 14–2 in 2019, 15–3 in 2021, 16–5 in 2022 and 12-5 in 2025. Her ability to develop athletes, inspire confidence, and foster a family-like culture is a testament to her leadership.

More importantly, Coach Krause inspired generations of student-athletes through her commitment to sportsmanship, resilience and teamwork. Her influence extended far beyond the court, shaping young women into confident leaders who carried lessons from tennis into every part of their lives.

A Message from the Athletic Director

“Lana is such a dedicated coach. She is the epitome of what I look for in my coaches. She has so much experience – not only as a standout athlete at the University of Missouri, but also as a coach, mentor and educator through her professional work in the field of dentistry. I have a lot of respect for her, and I know we will truly miss her presence at STA.”
— Kat Williams, Athletic Director

As Coach Krause retires, we celebrate her competitive legacy and also her kind heart, passion, and grace she brought to the Academy. She will forever be a cherished part of STA’s athletic history.