STARKVILLE — Mississippi State women’s tennis announced on Monday a new head coach to fill the vacancy left by longtime coach Daryl Greenan, who left the program in early May.
The Bulldogs didn’t have to look far for a replacement, staying in the Southeastern Conference and hiring Auburn assistant coach Chris Hooshyar to lead the program.
“Chris is a dynamic recruiter and a proven winner in the SEC,” athletic director Zac Selmon said. “He is a creative, innovative rising star in college tennis who has elevated every program he has been a part of as both a coach and student-athlete. His track record of leadership, relationship-building and student-athlete development on and off the court make him a terrific fit to lead our program.”
Hooshyar spent his college career at SMU and is a native of Manchester, England, where he was one of the best junior players in England.
He coached both women’s and men’s tennis during his decade-long tenure at Auburn. Hooshyar was part of two Sweet 16 appearances and three 20-win teams for women’s tennis, and helped lead the No. 23 men’s team in 2023, whose season ended in the NCAA tournament.
He’s also coached a number of individual players who have reached the NCAA singles and doubles tournaments.
“It’s just the opportunity of a lifetime and I couldn’t be more grateful,” Hooshyar said. “I’m thankful to Auburn for the opportunity they gave me. I’m thankful to all my former players. I’m thankful to my family. I’m thankful to Zac Selmon and everyone at Mississippi State. I’m absolutely honored and excited by the responsibility to make Mississippi State fans proud and the community proud.”
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