Alyssa Stinnett at signing table with Jake Goins and Taylor Lindsey, Bryan Golf Coaches.(Photo:GaryBolden)

Evensville, TN -- Rhea County High School senior Alyssa Stinnett recently signed to play golf with Bryan College in Dayton, Tennessee. Alyssa has played golf since making the team in the 7th grade for Rhea Middle School. She has been a steady performers for the Rhea County High School golf team over the last four years. Friends, teammates and family gathered at Rhea County High School for the ceremony. Her future plans are to major in sports management and get a Bachelors of Science Degree.

Alyssa has a passion for taking picutures and could be found covering sporting events over the last three years for the yearbook. She has a 4.0 GPA, is a member of the Academic Champions and the RCHS Beta Club. Alyssa has worked at the Dayton Golf and Country Club.

Do you have a favorite golf course?

"I like Flagstone best because its pretty short but I also like Bear Trace harrison Bay because of the scenery and wildlife."

What are some of your favorite things you like to do?

"I like to take pictures for the yearbook, like to spend time outside, love shopping and love to travel."

I asked Alyssa about her though process in picking to attend Bryan.

Alyssa said, "I always thought the Lord led me to Bryan"

Talk about the process of getting your start in golf.

"I started working with my dad and was shooting 60's. Once I got to 6th grade, I began practicing more and then I tried out in 7th grade and made it and went from there."

"Around my sophomore to junior year, I felt I could do it.

"Sometimes one thing works and others don't. There isn't any consistency."

What career path are you taking after Bryan College?

"I will be majoring in Sports Management. It's anything at the golf course. I really don't know yet."

Rhea County High School Assistant Principal and RCHS Golf Coach John Walker talked about Alyssa's growth in golf.

"This is a pretty near to hear signing for me. I took this job four years ago and she has been in every girls match we have had over those four year. She has been a rock for us and her work ethic is great. As a Freshman she she hardly said 10 words and now we have a hard time getting her to be quiet. Building a relationship with her has been great. She is such a nice kid."

"A huge memory for me was when she and her teammates won the first ever district championship and -they finished runner-up for region tournament."

"Bryan golf coach Jake Goins said, "I have watched her over the last four years and watching her improved. I am excited to have her join the program."