Kyle Davidson / Serving Bagels Podcast

Kyle Davidson is a former collegiate tennis standout from Garland, Texas, who played for Midwestern State University (MSU) from 2013 to 2016. Standing at 6'1" and weighing 180 lbs, he was a key contributor to MSU's men's tennis program, earning multiple accolades throughout his career. Davidson was named the Lone Star Conference Freshman of the Year in 2013 and received All-Lone Star Conference Singles honors the same year. In his senior year, he achieved a 13-9 singles record at the No. 1 position and a 17-8 doubles record, leading the Mustangs to the NCAA Division II National Quarterfinals. His performance earned him the ITA South Central Region Senior Player of the Year and the Arthur Ashe Award in 2016. Davidson concluded his collegiate career with a combined singles and doubles record of 124-69, placing him sixth on MSU's all-time wins list. MSU Athletics+1MSU Athletics+1After his collegiate career, Davidson transitioned into coaching and is currently serving as the head tennis coach at Maryville Christian School in Tennessee. He is in his fourth year in this role and also oversees grounds and maintenance at the school. Davidson emphasizes the lifelong value of tennis and instills principles of hard work, commitment, and sportsmanship in his players. His wife, Tanya Davidson, assists him in coaching, and their daughter, Bailey, is a member of the high school tennis team. Davidson maintains an active presence in the tennis community, with a Universal Tennis Rating (UTR) profile indicating ongoing participation in the sport. He also has a professional profile on LinkedIn, where he is listed as a Tennis Teaching Professional at Las Colinas Country Club.For more insights into his tennis journey and professional endeavors, you can connect with Kyle Davidson through his LinkedIn profile.