Serving the Master
About Kay McDaniel
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: [email protected]
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 (M.S.S.)from United States Sports Academy, Daphne, AL
GPA: 4.0
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 (M.S.S.)from United States Sports Academy, Daphne, AL
GPA: 4.0
Tennis Career
All-American (3x) (for Louisiana State University)
Competed at Wimbledon (6x)
Competed at the U.S. Open (6x)
Competed at the French Open (3x)
Competed at Tournament of Champions
Won Professional Singles Title in Atlanta, GA
Won Professional Doubles Title in Las Vegas, NV
Ranked #35 in the world in Professional Tennis
Successfully represented 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 legends such as Billie Jean King, Chris Evert, Martina Navratilova & Steffi Graf
Hall of Fame Inductions: Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame (2006); Southern Tennis Hall of Fame (with Stan Smith) (2007); Sports Hall of Fame (2008)
All-American (3x) (for Louisiana State University)
Competed at Wimbledon (6x)
Competed at the U.S. Open (6x)
Competed at the French Open (3x)
Competed at Tournament of Champions
Won Professional Singles Title in Atlanta, GA
Won Professional Doubles Title in Las Vegas, NV
Ranked #35 in the world in Professional Tennis
Successfully represented 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 legends such as Billie Jean King, Chris Evert, Martina Navratilova & Steffi Graf
Hall of Fame Inductions: Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame (2006); Southern Tennis Hall of Fame (with Stan Smith) (2007); Sports Hall of Fame (2008)
Additional Experiences
Christian and motivational speaker
Writes a weekly Sunday column for Chattanooga Times-Free Press
Contributing writer for various publications & organizations ("Championship Performance," "Peak Sports;" etc)
Received the "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 multiple times to "Who's Who Among America's Teachers," "Marquis Who's Who Among American Women;" "Cambridge Who's Who;" and "Biltmore Who's Who"
Director of the popular annual "Kay McDaniel Tennis Clinics"
"Coach of the Year"Award
Photography Awards:"Best Photography" (International Library of Photography; Finalist in Photographer's Forum; Finalist in the national publication of Parade Magazine
Received "Outstanding Achievement Award" (Louisiana Governor & Council on Physical Fitness & Sport
Christian and motivational speaker
Writes a weekly Sunday column for Chattanooga Times-Free Press
Contributing writer for various publications & organizations ("Championship Performance," "Peak Sports;" etc)
Received the "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 multiple times to "Who's Who Among America's Teachers," "Marquis Who's Who Among American Women;" "Cambridge Who's Who;" and "Biltmore Who's Who"
Director of the popular annual "Kay McDaniel Tennis Clinics"
"Coach of the Year"Award
Photography Awards:"Best Photography" (International Library of Photography; Finalist in Photographer's Forum; Finalist in the national publication of Parade Magazine
Received "Outstanding Achievement Award" (Louisiana Governor & Council on Physical Fitness & Sport
Personal Experience
Kay contends with two chronic and incurable diseases but miraculously walks in wholeness of health by the grace of God. Through this "thorn" God has richly blessed her life as as a mighty Christian warrior.
Kay contends with two chronic and incurable diseases but miraculously walks in wholeness of health by the grace of God. Through this "thorn" God has richly blessed her life as as a mighty Christian warrior.
