STATESBORO, Ga. – Georgia Southern director of athletics Tom Kleinlein announced Monday the resignation of head women's tennis coach Michele Stanford, effective May 21, 2017. Under Stanford's direction, GS won 34 matches in four years and twice was recognized for the top GPA in women's tennis in the Sun Belt Conference.
Stanford was promoted to head coach of the Eagles on Sept. 12, 2014, leading the program into the Sun Belt Conference. In her first season at the helm, her team posted 10 wins, including three in conference.
During the 2016-17 season the Eagles got off to a hot start, winning five of their first six matches.