Tennis Coach Ryan Mounce / Chloe Murphy
In this episode of the Bank First Ranger Hour, host Gary Darby welcomes Ryan Mounce, the new head coach of the Northwest Mississippi Community College tennis program. Mounce shares his background growing up in Oxford, Mississippi, and his coaching journey through Lafayette High School and Meridian Community College. He discusses his individualized coaching philosophy, upcoming roster plans, and vision for building a statewide recruiting network to elevate the Rangers’ tennis success. With returning sophomores, international recruits, and a strong foundation, Mounce is focused on developing both doubles and singles play heading into the new season.
Next, Darby speaks with Chloe Murphy, a kinesiology major from Senatobia and graduate of North Delta School. Murphy explains her decision to attend Northwest, her dream of becoming a pediatric occupational therapist, and her personal journey recovering from an ACL injury. She also details her current role as a student recruiter and orientation leader, helping future Rangers feel welcomed and informed about all that Northwest has to offer.
The show also includes a rodeo team update from the College National Finals Rodeo in Casper, Wyoming. Athletes Will Collier, Christian Cagle, and Dakota Smith have pushed Northwest into the top 25 nationally, competing successfully in steer wrestling and bull riding against top four-year schools.
To close, the program recognizes 178 student-athletes who earned honors on the Spring 2025 President’s and Vice President’s Lists, celebrating Northwest’s academic excellence alongside athletic achievement.
Keywords: Northwest Mississippi Community College, Ryan Mounce, NWCC tennis coach, Mississippi community colleges, college tennis, Chloe Murphy, kinesiology major, pediatric occupational therapy, student recruiter, College National Finals Rodeo, CNFR 2025, Will Collier, Christian Cagle, Dakota Smith, NWCC rodeo, academic honors, President’s List, Vice President’s List, Bank First Ranger Hour, NWCC athletics.
