Brady McDaniel is entering his second season as the assistant coach for the Mississippi College men's and women's tennis teams, bringing a wealth of expertise and a commitment to excellence. In recognition of his contributions, McDaniel was named the ITA South Region Assistant Coach of the Year.
Under McDaniel's guidance, Mississippi College's tennis program has continued to garner national recognition. Both the women's and men's teams finished the season as GSC Tournament runners-up, with the women's team ranked #20 and the men's team holding the #17 spot in the ITA national team rankings.
Individually, McDaniel has helped develop standout players such as Ely Alas and Fernanda Cota, who finished the season ranked #30 in ITA women's doubles, and Emma Roberts, who is ranked #67 in ITA women's singles. On the men's side, Alex Benichou Blanchard had an extraordinary freshman year, finishing the season ranked #5 in ITA Division II Men's Tennis Singles and earning accolades as an All-American, ITA National Rookie of the Year, GSC Freshman of the Year, and GSC Player of the Year.
McDaniel's contributions have played a pivotal role in elevating Mississippi College's tennis programs to new heights on the national stage.
