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Dr. Linda Person
Head Volleyball & women's tennis coach

Phone:  804-524-5780

E-mail:  lperson@vsu.edu

Position: Associate Professor in Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (Virginia State University); Women’s Tennis Coach and Volleyball Coach
Born: Harlem, New York
Education: High School – Charles City High School, Charles City, VA.
BS: Health & Physical Education - Virginia State University
MED: Guidance – Virginia State University
PhD: Pedagogy – Virginia Tech

Areas of Expertise:

  • Specialty Area – Teacher Education – K-12
  • Physical Education Coordinator; Praxis I & II Prep
  • Teaching at VSU for 16 years
  • Certifications – American Red Cross Instructor Trainer, Water Safety, Driver Education, First Aid, Lifeguard Tennis
  • Specialist, Basketball Referee and Evaluator of College Officials
  • Coaching – Tennis , Volleyball, Basketball, Swimming
  • Faculty Development – “Physical, Mental & Social Well-being of Teachers”

Awards

  • 2009 CIAA Women's Tennis Coach of the Year
  • VSU Sports Hall of Fame – Induction 2000
  • 2004 CIAA Tennis Coach of the Year
  • Fall 2004 Classic Middle Weight Body Building Champion
  • Fall 2004 Ms. Tri Cities Body Building Champion
  • 2008 CIAA Tennis Coach of the Year