Mesquite ISD

Mesquite High School

Class of 2013 

Meet Darnesha Moore, the national manager for education, training, and resources for the United States Tennis Association, at the national campus in Orlando, Florida. After graduating from Mesquite High School in 2013, she represented Southern University A&M College as a tennis student-athlete, where she earned her B.S. in Therapeutic Recreation & Leisure Studies. She continued her education at Alcorn State University and obtained an M.S. in Education Athletic Administration & Coaching.

Thriving in Tennis 

While earning her undergraduate degree, Moore guided Southern to SWAC Championships in 2014 and 2015. She also served as the SAAC Vice President and as a Big Buddy Mentor for 2nd Graders. Upon graduation, she earned a Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) certification. 

Moore is the founder and CEO of Moore Quality Tennis, LLC at Fennwood Hills Country Club. Her mission was to increase competitive culture for youth, provide parent information, and host community tennis events to grow the game. Moore taught group and private lessons to both youth and adults.

In 2018, she joined the United States Tennis Association (USTA) Player Development Professional Coaching Program. She traveled the country with mentors participating in the USTA High-Performance Coaching Program, followed by continuing education programs.

Moore was named men’s and women’s tennis coach at Alcorn State University in October 2019. Before joining Alcorn, she assisted with the LSU men’s tennis team. 

Best High School Memory

“Theater Class – I am naturally a drama queen, winning district in tennis and walking across the stage! I am just super thankful for the Mesquite community and how much they helped me when I attended Mesquite High School,” Moore concluded. 

Advice from Darnesha to Current Students

“Life is a journey of evolution! Find ways to grow, feed your mind, and become the best version of yourself! My mantra is ‘live as if you were to die tomorrow but learn as if you would live forever.’ Be a lifetime learner. You are your biggest asset!