Keith Swindoll

Keith began his coaching career as a student assistant for the men's team in 1981. Since then he has claimed numerous awards and honors as Tuscaloosa's local tennis guru. After graduating from UA in 1985 with a degree in sports marketing, Swindoll received his first shot at being a head coach at Tuscaloosa Academy in 1987. There, he spent twelve seasons as head coach of both the girl's and boy's tennis programs, and won at least one state championship in each of those twelve years. He has twice been named Alabama High School Coach of the Year, 1994 and 1998, and is four-time Alabama Pro of the Year, 1990, 1991, 1993 and 2000. 

Keith is a RSPA/USPTA Master Professional. He was inducted into the Alabama Tennis Hall of Fame in2013, Swindoll was the 2014 Alan Henry USPTA Southern Professional of the Year. 

He has been the Director of Tennis at the Indian Hills Country Club since 1987. Under his leadership, the country club has been named United States Tennis Association Tennis Facility of the Year in 1989 and 2000.

Aside from tennis, Swindoll has developed a passion for charitable work. In 1990, he set a then southern record by playing tennis for 72 hours to raise money for local charities. He hosts "Keith's Classic" which has raised money for local charities for the past since 2014.