About the Author
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Kay McDaniel
1210 N. Ocoee Street |
| Current Position Lee University | Assistant Professor Health & Exercise Science |
| Courses Teach: | Fitness, Wellness, & Lifestyle Management; Motor Learning & Development; The Psychology of Sport ; Foundations of Physical Education & Health; Theories of Coaching; Healthy & Effective Lifestyles; Capstone Course: Faith & Practice |
Education
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Attended Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana |
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Received B.S. degree in Biblical Education from Lee University, Cleveland, TN |
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Minors: Psychology and Christian Education |
| Received Masters in Sport Science degree from United States Sports Academy, Daphne, AL |
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Graduate degree GPA: 4.0 |
Professional Tennis
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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, GA |
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Won Professional Doubles title in Las Vegas, NV |
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Ranked #30 in the world in Professional Tennis |
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Successfully represented the U.S. team in Maureen Connolly Brinker Championships against Great Britain |
| Honored with the Concord Award by British Airways for the "Fastest Serve in Women's Tennis" |
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Competed against legendary players such as: Billie Jean King, Chris Evert, Martina Navratilova, and Steffi Graf |
Additional Experiences
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Christian and motivational speaker |
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Writes a weekly Sunday column for Chattanooga Times-Free Press |
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Published writer |
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Received the "2003 Honor an Educator" Award from International Honor Society for Educators |
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Honored with an annual "Kay McDaniel Lupus Walk" every October |
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Sportscasting experience on television and radio |
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Nominated several times to "Who's Who Among America's Teachers" |
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Spokesperson for Salvation Army |
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Director of city-wide tennis camps |
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Received TVAC "Coach of the Year" Award |
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Awarded "2004 Amateur Photographer" |
| Received "Outstanding Achievement Award" by Louisiana Governor and Council on Physical Fitness and Sport |
Personal Experience
| She was diagnosed with Systemic Lupus and Addison's, both
incurable diseases, several years ago. She contends with these chronic and
progressive illnesses on a daily basis and walks in wholeness of health and
victory because of the grace of Jesus Christ. Through this "thorn"
God has richly blessed her life as as a Christian warrior. |