April 21, 2005 For immediate release Contact: Bob Lowe (336) 272-7102, x279
	Dave McCain

Greensboro, N.C. -- Dave McCain has been appointed head men’s and women’s tennis coach at Greensboro College, announced Pride Athletics Director Kim Strable.

No stranger to collegiate tennis, McCain was the NAIA National Coach of the Year twice at his alma mater, the University of Illinois-Springfield.

McCain currently works as the director of tennis at the Precision Golf and Tennis Academy at Bur Mil park, where he works along side Robert Linville, GC’s golf coach.

Prior to relocating to Greensboro, McCain spent the previous two years coaching his daughter, Kellie, on the WTA pro tour. Under his direction, Kellie McCain advanced to a #119 world ranking. Prior to that, he was the Academy Managing Director of Saddlebrook International Tennis in Wesley Chapel, Fla. McCain previously owned and directed McCain International Tennis Academy in St. Petersburg, Fla.

"We couldn't be more thrilled to have a professional of Dave's caliber leading our tennis program,” Strable said. “Besides being a great instructor, he's just an outstanding person who is a great fit for our campus community. Dave has a reputation for making average players good and good players great. He's widely respected in the tennis community nationally and is a great asset for Greensboro."

McCain also coached other professional players including former top 20 WTA player Mary Lou Piatek. He has coached high school singles and doubles champions in Illinois and Florida, USTA national juniors indoor and clay court champions (girls and boys).

“I’m truly excited about the opportunity to get back into collegiate tennis and to work at Greensboro College,” said McCain.

McCain lives in Greensboro and with his wife, Sue, who is also a former player and coach. His daughter, Kellie, was an All-American at Duke and his son, Danny, was a full scholarship player at the University of Michigan.