Photos from Norfolk Public Schools.

Press release

NORFOLK, Neb. — Norfolk Public Schools has announced new head coaching hires for the 2026-27 school year at Norfolk High School.

Brian Port has been named head coach of the boys tennis team, replacing Kaleb Kreikemeier. Port currently serves as a guidance counselor at Norfolk Junior High and has five years of experience as an assistant boys tennis coach at Norfolk High School.

He has also served as an assistant coach for the Norfolk High wrestling team for three years, Norfolk Junior High wrestling for three years, and Norfolk High football for two years.

“I am excited for the opportunity to lead the Norfolk High School boys tennis team,” Port said. “I appreciate all that I have learned from Coach Kreikemeier and Coach Krueger over the past several years, and I look forward to working with our student-athletes to help them develop into strong players and role models in our school.”

Kelly Krueger has been named head coach of the girls tennis team, also replacing Kreikemeier. Krueger retired from Norfolk Public Schools in May 2024 after 29 years as a high school business teacher.

During his time at NPS, Krueger served as head boys tennis coach for 28 years, head girls tennis coach for 25 years, and assistant girls tennis coach for five years.

“I am ecstatic to return to coaching this spring season and to take back the helm of the girls tennis program next year,” Krueger said. “I didn’t realize how much I missed coaching until I sat out this past year. I truly admire the work that Coach Kreikemeier has done, but it’s time to be back home. I’m excited for the opportunity to represent NHS again and look forward to working with future Lady Panther tennis players.”

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