Bastien Huon has joined the Brown men's tennis team as an assistant coach, announced by head coach Mike Fried. Previously, Huon served at UNC Charlotte, where he guided players to significant individual accolades and helped the team reach a program-best ranking of No. 42. His coaching career also includes a successful tenure at James Madison, contributing to the team achieving 19 dual-match wins. Huon's own playing background is notable, marked by a ranking of No. 100 in the ITA Singles Rankings and multiple All-Conference honors. He now joins Fried and fellow assistant Tristan Kaye on the coaching staff.

By the Numbers
  • UNC Charlotte reached No. 42 in program history during Huon's tenure.
  • Huon helped the 49ers achieve a final ranking of No. 52 in the nation.
  • He collected 21 dual-match wins at the No. 1 singles spot in two seasons at Coastal Carolina.
State of Play
  • Bastien Huon adds coaching experience from successful programs to Brown's men's tennis team.
  • Brown aims to improve upon its previous season's performance with the new coaching staff.
What's Next

Under Huon's guidance, the Brown men's tennis team is expected to focus on player development and enhancing overall team performance in upcoming seasons.

Bottom Line

Adding Huon to the Brown men's tennis coaching staff aims to leverage his successful track record to elevate the program’s competitive standing in collegiate tennis.