Union University Sports Hall of Fame
Sandra Williams coached the Union University women’s tennis team from 1983 till 2002. While coaching at Union she was also a faculty member in the Physical Education, Wellness and Sport department.
She is a 1965 graduate of Union University and earned a Master’s Degree from the University of Tennessee in 1966 and an additional Master’s degree from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in 1971.
While coaching at Union her teams amassed a 249-106 record. In 2000 she was named the ITA National Coach of the Year. That same year she served as President of the NAIA Coaches Association. She had previously held positions as vice-president and secretary for the association.
Her teams won TranSouth Athletic Conference championships in 1999 and 2002. She was named TranSouth Athletic Conference Coach of the Year in 1989,1994,1995,1997 and 1999. Her 2002 team was named a NAIA Scholar team for the season.
Sandra’s tennis teams made numerous trips to the NAIA National Tournament and were ranked nationally almost every year. She coached three NAIA All-Americans and eight NAIA Scholar Athletes.
In 2005 she received the TAHPERD Honor Award given for meritorious service in health, physical education, recreation, dance and related areas. She was also on the gold medalist 3 on 3 basketball team in the Tennessee Senior Games in 1999, 2000 and 2001.
