Grace Maxey joined the Chicago State Athletic department as a assistant tennis coach for the Cougars during the 2024-25 academic year. 

A 2023 graduate of McPherson College with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Marketing, she excelled as a varsity tennis player and served as team captain from 2022 to 2024. She was also an active member of the Student-Athlete Leadership Team (SALT), demonstrating her commitment to teamwork and leadership.

Maxey's coaching experience includes roles as assistant tennis coach at McPherson College where she helped guide nationally-ranked teams and mentored student-athletes. She also served as a tennis camp counselor at Carmel Valley Tennis Camp where she led group lessons and supervised match play. Maxey began her coaching career at Glendoveer Golf & Tennis, delivering engaging programs for players of all abilities.

In addition to her coaching, Grace has contributed to her community through volunteer work with McPherson College's Re-Use It Center and St. Henry's Catholic Church.