Columbia Produces Great Coffee... AND Tennis - Dalton State College Athletics

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Columbia has long been known for great coffee. And Dalton State tennis coaches Michel Bates and Zach Rogers have found that it is also fertile ground for exellent young tennis players.

While making connections with local players and coaches, DS coaches have also been planting the seed for what could be a lasting relationship with international tennis. Columbia is certainly no exception.

The first Columbian to sign was found closer to home. Bogata native Diana Narino comes to DS from Reinhardt University, just down the road in Waleska. “Tennis is my passion,” she says. “I'm sure it is going to be a great experience full of challenges on and off the court.”

Diana Narino

Both Roadrunner coaches have good things to say about Narino, who signed during a recent visit to the Dalton State campus. “Diana is a nice young lady,” said Bates. “She will be an asset to this program from day one.”

Rogers said Narino's experience at Reinhardt will be of great value. “Bringing in a player like Diana, with proven college match experience, is invaluable to our program,” he said.

Narino played number one singles and number one doubles for Reinhardt.

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