Millsaps College Tennis Coach Agnes Gee Resigns Amid Search for Replacement
Jackson, Miss. – Agnes Gee has resigned as the head coach of Millsaps College’s men’s and women’s tennis teams after five seasons, prompting the college to begin a national search for her replacement, according to an announcement Monday.
Justin LeBlanc, Millsaps College’s director of athletics, expressed gratitude for Gee’s dedication. “Her contributions to both teams will be greatly missed,” he said.
During her tenure, the teams earned multiple honors, including eight Southern Athletic Association (SAA) Tennis Athletes of the Week and nine SAA Doubles Team of the Week awards. On March 26, 2025, the program swept all four weekly honors. The team also received 10 All-SAA honors and an Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) x Universal Tennis Player of the Week award.
Academically, Millsaps athletes excelled under Gee’s leadership, with 51 students named to the SAA Spring Academic Honor Roll and 43 ITA Scholar-Athletes. Eleven student-athletes made Club 40, and 17 semesters featured a perfect 4.0 GPA.
Gee, a University of Mississippi graduate and four-time All-American, played professionally from 1988 to 1995. She earned her bachelor’s degree in political science in 2000 and a law degree from Ole Miss in 2001. Her coaching career includes roles as an assistant at River Hills Club in Jackson, head tennis professional at Cypress Lake’s Racquet Club, and at Ridgeland Tennis Center. Most recently, she returned to the River Hills Club to teach and organize events.
The college announced that a national search for her successor will begin immediately. Fans and prospective applicants can follow the program updates on X, Instagram, Facebook, or visit gomajors.com.
Founded in 1890 in Jackson, Mississippi, Millsaps College is a private liberal arts institution committed to academic excellence and social progress. The college has received recognition from various publications, including U.S. News & World Report, Forbes, and The Princeton Review.
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