Jeff McFall, Head Coach, Reedley College women's tennis team

Jeff McFall grew up in Reedley, attended Reedley College, and spent most of his life in Reedley. So it was an easy fit when he became head coach of the Reedley College women’s tennis team three years ago.

“I like having the chance to impact lives.”– Jeff McFall

The first year was a challenge. Without much preparation time, McFall looked for players in the physical education classes. Some of the players may not have planned on playing college tennis when they started, but McFall was able to form a team of six—the minimum needed for a team.

Even with the small team and hasty organization, McFall’s team went on to a 15-1 record that year, and was undefeated in conference play. It was quite an accomplishment, especially considering the staff had “just barely put a team together,” McFall said.

The following year saw more success and another undefeated season in their conference.

The highlights of McFall’s latest season coaching the Tigers was another undefeated season in their conference (that makes 30 straight wins), a number of victories in the Northern California tournament, and a state championship in doubles.

“It’s the only state championship in the history of Reedley College athletics,” McFall said, “so that’s pretty exciting.”

McFall sees coaching as a way to teach. “There are so many life lessons a person can get out of athletics,” he said. “I teach life lessons through sports.”

Whether it’s dealing with competition or practice or defeat (although the Tigers don’t have to deal with defeat too often), sports can parallel many aspects of life. “I like having the chance to impact lives,” McFall said.

McFall is a father of five, and spends his non-coaching time as a real estate investor.

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