Mike Kraft begins his sixth year in 2010-11 as a Blue Devil assistant, and has never been a stranger to the Menomonie and UW-Stout communities.

A Menomonie native, Kraft has been a coach and volunteer in the area in many different athletic areas over the years. A standout athlete himself, Kraft has a direct connection with UW-Stout athletics - his father-in-law is former long-time Blue Devil basketball coach Dwain Mintz.

When Kraft is not plying his craft in athletics, he is a full-time employee of the City of Menomonie.