Kay
McDaniel serves at the US Open
Current
Position
Lee
University
Assistant Professor of Health & Exercise Science
Courses Taught:
Fitness, Wellness, & Lifestyle Management; Motor Learning &
Development; Sport
Psychology & Human Performance; Foundations of Physical
Education & Sport; Healthy and Effective Lifestyles; Theories
of Coaching; Faith & Practice Capstone Course
Education
Attended Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Received B.S. degree: Biblical Education @ Lee University, Cleveland, Tennessee
Minors: Psychology and Christian Education
Received Masters in Sport Science degree: United States Sports Academy, Daphne,
Alabama
Graduate degree GPA: 4.0
Professional Tennis
 | Competed at Wimbledon 6x
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| Competed at U.S. Open 6x
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| Competed at French Open 3x
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| Competed at Tournament of Champions
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| Won Professional Singles title - In Atlanta, Georgia
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| Won Professional Doubles title - In Las Vegas, Nevada
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| Ranked #30 in the world in Professional Tennis
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| Successfully represented the United States team in Maureen Connolly Championships
against Great Britain |
| Honored with the Concord Award by British Airways for the "Fastest Serve
in Women's Tennis" |
| Competed against legendary players such as: Billie Jean King, Chris Evert,
Martina Navratilova, and Steffi Graf |
| Motivational speaker
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| Published author and writer
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| Writes a weekly column for Chattanooga Times-Free Press |
| Sportscasting experience on television and radio
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| Honored with annual "Kay McDaniel Walk for Lupus" |
| Spokesperson for Salvation Army
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| Received the "2003 Honor an Educator" Award from International Honor
Society for Educators |
| Received "2004 Outstanding Amateur Photographer" Award |
| Director of city-wide tennis clinics
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| Received TVAC "Coach of the Year" award
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| Performs public relations for Lee University
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| Nominated several times to "Who's Who in America's Best Teachers"
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| Received "Outstanding Achievement Award" by Louisiana Governor
and Council on Physical Fitness & Sport |
