Background
Wilhelm, Don CLaire was born on August 31, 1939 in Great Bend, Kansas, United States. Son of Clarence H. and Lillian M. (Gisek) Wilhelm.
coach College athletic administrator
Wilhelm, Don CLaire was born on August 31, 1939 in Great Bend, Kansas, United States. Son of Clarence H. and Lillian M. (Gisek) Wilhelm.
Bachelor of Science in Education, Emporia (Kansas) State University, 1961; Master of Science in Physical Education, Emporia (Kansas) State University, 1963; postgraduate, Mankato (Minnesota) State University, 1974-1976; postgraduate, East Texas State University, 1987-1989.
Basketball coach, Hope (Kansas) High School, 1961-1963; basketball coach, Fredonia (Kansas) High School, 1963-1966; basketball coach, Buhler (Kansas) High School, 1966-1967; basketball coach, Bethel College, North Newton, Kansas, 1967-1969; basketball coach, S.W. Minnesota State University, Marshall, 1969-1974; basketball coach, Anoka-Ramsey College, Coon Rapids, Minnesota, 1974-1978; basketball coach, Johnson County Community College, Overland Park, Kansas, 1978-1983; basketball coach, Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, Texas, 1983-1986; director athletics, women's basketball coach, chairman kinesiology, Paris (Texas) Junior College, since 1986. Member of advisory staff Tachikara Basketballs, Sparks, Nevada, since 1980.
With United States Marine Corps, 1958-1960. Member Alliance for Health, National Association Basketball Coaches (junior college board directors 1974-1982, speaker, lecturer basketball clinic 1981), Women's Basketball Coaches Association, Texas Association Basketball Coaches, Texas Association Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Southwest Association Women's Basketball Coaches, National Junior College Athletic Association Basketball Coaches Association, Lamar County Chamber of C., Masons, Rotary (secretary Paris 1991-1992, president-elect 1992-1993, president 1993-1994).
Married Mary Louise Johnson, January 22, 1961. Children: Kathy, Kelly, Kimberly.