MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN ATHLETICS – YEAR 2
COMPLIANCE FORM COMPLETION/ADMINISTRATION XI.
Did your institution complete and administer required compliance forms?
YES DANIEL TALLEY, Compliance Director / Head Tennis Coach Daniel Talley is the Compliance Director – as well as head coach of the men’s and women’s tennis programs – at The W. The Mississippi University for Women graduate spent the last two seasons (2018-20) as the assistant coach of the Owls men’s and women’s tennis teams, before taking the reins in 2020-21. As MUW works its way through the process for NCAA Division III membership, Talley has been invaluable in coordinating all aspects of making sure Owls’ programs and staff are compliant with the rules of NCAA III. Likewise, he spearheads on-going education and updates for The W coaches and staff. Prior to joining the Owls staff, Talley headed the New Hope High School tennis program. Taking over the team in 2013, he started with only 10 percent of the previous roster and practically built the team from the ground up. During his 5-year tenure, Talley recruited and developed players with a team first mindset, focusing on the player and not the results. The Trojans went from last place in the district to district champs with three playoff appearances (2015, 2017, 2018). Coach Talley is an active member of the Columbus Community Theatre and the Tennessee Williams Tribute. He participates in numerous southeastern comic-cons and cosplay events and has hosted multiple comic-con panels. The first-year head coach works with the youth group at Shaeffer’s Chapel UMC and occasionally hosts trivia nights at local eateries. Coach Talley holds an associate degree from East Mississippi Community College and a bachelor of science degree in elementary education from The W.
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