Missey Jones Named Tampa Head Women’s Golf Coach

TAMPA, Fla. - The University of Tampa has announced the hiring of Missey Jones as its first head women's golf coach. Jones brings over 23 years of experience as a coach and teacher in the United States, Brazil, Costa Rica and the Canary Islands.

"We are very excited to have someone with her coaching background and ability," says athletic director Larry Marfise. "She will be a great and positive fit for the university."

While currently serving as the assistant golf professional at Silverado Golf and Country Club, Jones has also coached at Freedom High School, Corpus Christi Catholic School and Hillsborough Community College.

A graduate of East Tennessee State University, Jones was a standout women's basketball player for the Bucs. She went on to coach collegiately at ETSU, the University of Houston and Colorado State University. Jones also coached professional basketball in Brazil.

In addition to coaching, Jones has also taught English and Spanish at primary, secondary and university levels. Fluent in English, Spanish and Portuguese, she has developed internet based learning programs and a student advisor program as a teacher.

With a Bachelors Degree in physical education from East Tennessee State, Jones also earned a Masters in English grammar for foreigners at the Universidade de Santanna in Sao Paulo, Brazil. She also holds a Masters in Spanish from the University of South Florida.

"UT has provided me a great opportunity to pursue my passion for the game of golf," says Jones. "I am looking forward to bringing together a group of talented golfers to represent such a fine institution."