Tanika Golota

Assistant Coach

Girls Varsity Volleyball

Tanika Golota joined Lake Forest Academy as the Assistant Director of Summer Programs and the Athletics Coordinator in 2021 and was named Assistant Athletics Director in July 2023. Prior to LFA, Tanika had worked within social services and the education field for the past 13 years. She has served as a high school college counselor but later transitioned into the mental health field. During that time, she worked extensively within recreational management and coaching for youth and adults with disabilities (QIDP Certified). Tanika first joined LFA as an employee in 2017 as the girls basketball coach and later served as a Marshall Field House dorm parent. Tanika was a former collegiate basketball player and has coached varsity level basketball for over five years. Tanika holds a bachelor’s degree from North Central College, along with being state certified with IHSA Coaching and Sports First Aid. She is also a Registered Athletic Administrator (RAA). Currently, Tanika is the head coach of JV girls basketball and leads the Caxy Athletics Team committee to help increase school spirit at LFA. Tanika’s husband, Ted, also works at LFA as a math teacher and head track and field coach. They reside on campus in Remsen Cottage with their three daughters: Ludmila, Anna, and Sofiya.