June 10, 2005
Callahan steps down as Methodist women’s tennis coach

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – After two ultra successful seasons, Kelly Callahan announced her resignation on Friday as the Methodist women’s tennis head coach, Methodist Athletic Director Bob McEvoy announced. A nationwide search for Callahan’s replacement will begin immediately.

“We wish Kelly the best in her endeavors and thank her for a job well down at Methodist College,” McEvoy said.

It was a job well done for Callahan. In two seasons, she sparked the Lady Monarchs to a 24-8 overall mark, included back-to-back undefeated seasons in the USA South Athletic Conference. Callahan led Methodist to consecutive USA South regular season and tournament championships, and she was twice selected USA South Coach of the Year.

This past season, Methodist was 13-3 overall under Callahan, including an 11-match winning streak during the heart of the regular season. The Lady Monarchs finished the season ranked 11th in the Division III Atlantic South Region.

A former collegiate standout at Kentucky, Callahan came to Methodist in July of 2003 after successful stint as an assistant at NCAA Division I Auburn in the Southeastern Conference.