Hayden joins the Golden Knight staff following an outstanding collegiate career at nearby Stetson, where she played two years in the Hatters[apos] lineup and posted a 22-16 singles record. She was named Second-Team All-Atlantic Sun in 2003, while she earned A-Sun All-Academic Team honors twice.
[quote]We are pleased to have Beth Hayden join our program,[quote] said Allison. [quote]She brings maturity, a solid collegiate background and a strong desire to assist the program to go the next level. It is my belief that Beth[apos]s strong moral character will serve as the basis of her ability to assist and direct the team.[quote]
Hayden began her collegiate tennis career at Iowa in 1999, helping the Hawkeyes advance to the NCAA Tournament that year.
In addition to her experience as a player, Hayden has also served as a coach at the Wisconsin-Whitewater Tennis Camp for five summers and also taught lessons for a year at Iowa.
Hayden holds a bachelor[apos]s degree in psychology.