Philip Kloc joined the Mountaineer coaching staff in 2013 following a prolific playing career for the Mountaineers. In his first season, Kloc helped guide Appalachian to an appearance in the semifinals of the Southern Conference Tournament. In addition, Kloc also helped coach five all-SoCon selections in 2014, the most in a single season in school history.

A 2012 graduate of Appalachian, Kloc was a four-year letterwinner for the Mountaineers and head coach Bob Lake.

During his playing days, Kloc compiled a career singles record of 64-32 and was 62-26 in doubles action. He finished 27-12 in Southern Conference play in singles and 26-14 in doubles action, earning all-SoCon honors as a senior with doubles partner Sebastien King. As a junior, Kloc also earned all-league honors in doubles play with Alain Humblet after posting a record of 17-5 at the No. 1 spot. The duo of Humblet and Kloc finished their careers with a 39-9 record as a doubles pairing.

Kloc compiled at least 14 wins in each year of singles play, including a career-best mark of 19-6 as a freshman in 2009. In 2010 and 2011, Kloc posted back-to-back 17-win doubles campaigns and never finished with less than 13 wins in any year of doubles play.

He is currently pursuing his MBA from Appalachian State and, in addition to his duties as assistant tennis coach, has also worked with Appalachian's Academic Services office as an academic liason for the Mountaineer men's basketball team.