VERMILLION, S.D. – South Dakota women's tennis coach Brett Barnett is pleased to announce the addition of Coco Elise Lynn-Browne to the roster ahead of the 2024-25 season.
 
Lynn-Browne, a native of Dublin, Ireland, comes to South Dakota having been the top ranked player in her country from the ages of 12-16 and was ranked either No. 1 or No. 2 in the 18-under division.
 
"Our team and program got stronger today with Coco signing and becoming a Coyote next fall," Barnett Said. "We're getting a player that has been at the top of the Irish rankings throughout her junior career. 
 
"She is a very well-rounded player that will fit in great here. She is a great ball striker and has the ability to hurt you from either side from the back of the court."
 
Lynn-Browne represented Ireland in the under 18 European Championships in 2023 and has competed in the Four Nations Tournaments representing Ireland at U12, U14 and U18 levels.
 
She has reached the semifinals and finals of several juniors tournaments in Portugal, Greece and Ireland.
 
"Coco is extremely athletic, moves well and looks to get inside the court and can finish off points at the net," added Barnett. "She's a very strong doubles player and her style of play meshes very well with ours. 
 
"Coco has always had limited playing opportunities back home and I know she is excited to get here and have a strong group of players to train with each day. Her best tennis is ahead of her, and I can't wait to start working with her in August."