Kay McDaniel is a player, a coach, a teacher and a genuine friend to everyone she comes in contact with. Her devotion to God, her family and her life at Lee University serves as an inspiration to all.


Lee University | Cleveland, TN

Assistant Professor Health & Exercise Science
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

Kay McDaniel 1210 N. Ocoee Street
Cleveland, Tennessee 37320
(W) (423) 614-8475 Fax: 614-8180
E-mail: kmcdaniel@leeuniversity.edu

Education

Attended Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Received B.S. degree in Biblical Education from Lee University, Cleveland, TN

Minors: Psychology and Christian Education

Received Masters in Sport Science degree from United States Sports Academy, Daphne, AL

Graduate degree GPA: 4.0

Professional Tennis

Competed at Wimbledon 6x

Competed at U.S. Open 6x

Competed at French Open 3x

Competed at Tournament of Champions

Won Professional Singles title in Atlanta, GA

Won Professional Doubles title in Las Vegas, NV

Ranked #30 in the world in Professional Tennis

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"  

Competed against legendary players such as:
Billie Jean King, Chris Evert, Martina Navratilova, and Steffi Graf

Additional Experiences

Christian and motivational speaker

Writes a weekly Sunday column for Chattanooga Times-Free Press

Published writer

Received the "2003 Honor an Educator" Award from International Honor Society for Educators

Honored with an annual "Kay McDaniel Lupus Walk" every October

Sportscasting experience on television and radio

Nominated several times to "Who's Who Among America's Teachers"

Spokesperson for Salvation Army

Director of city-wide tennis camps

Received TVAC "Coach of the Year" Award

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.