Pioneer Spotlight: This week's "Get to know the Malone Athletic Staff" segment features softball head coach, Tenequa Martin. Coach Martin is entering her second year of coaching at Malone.
 
What is your favorite coaching memory at Malone?
-I am just in my second year so I hope to make a lot more memories but as of now it would be picking up my very first win on my birthday. The team made that a very special day and even presented me with one of the game balls afterwards.
 
Where did you grow up?
-I grew up in Taylor, Arkansas. A small town in Southwest Arkansas with a little less than 600 people.
 
What sports did you play in school (high school and/or college)?
-I played basketball and softball in high school and just softball in college.
 
What's your most embarrassing memory (as a coach at Malone or in general)?
-I am extremely clumsy so there are several to choose from, but if I have to choose it would be tripping and falling in front of hundreds of people at the Women's College World Series. My niece was with me and was only around 9 at the time and she was so embarrassed that she just kept walking and pretended not to know me.
 
What is your favorite dessert? 
-Cheesecake

What's the greatest accomplishment you have achieved at Malone?
-We're working on it…
 
What's your favorite Bible verse?
-Romans 8:18: "
 
What's your favorite professional sports team(s)?
-I am not a big follower of professional sports but if I had to pick one it would be the Dallas Cowboys.
 
What's your favorite restaurant in the area?
-Carrabba's Italian Grill
 
What's your favorite hobby or activity outside of coaching?
-Traveling and Reading – I love seeing new things and places and I love to throw myself into a good book