Stephens College Women's Tennis

Payne bolsters her coaching resume as a tennis instructor at the Country Club of Missouri, teaching individuals and groups of all ages. As an undergraduate student at Stephens College, Payne had an undefeated singles record while pursuing a Fine Arts degree in Fashion Design. During this time, she developed a first-hand appreciation for Stephens College, particularly the small-college atmosphere, which offers young women a supportive and enriching environment to reach new accomplishments. As both a tennis coach and a mentor, one of Payne's greatest rewards is watching freshman recruits mature through adulthood and develop endless confidence as they become Stephens women. For Coach Payne, tennis is a game she continues to enjoy during different stages of her life. In addition, she firmly believes that creating a greater appreciation for the sport will likely benefit the student-athletes well beyond their college careers. At the University of Missouri-Columbia, Payne obtained a B.A. in Art History, while playing three years for the Tigers. Along the way, she was named to the Big 12 Women's Tennis All-Academic team.