After a national search, Southern Illinois University Carbondale found what it was looking for in a men's tennis coach in its own backyard. Associate Athletics Director Kathy Jones felt Missy Jeffrey was an easy choice to be the new Southern Illinois University men's tennis coach.
Missy has Southern Illinois roots and incredible enthusiasm for the job.
She was a great competitor for SIU, and brings that competitiveness to this position. Her energy and commitment are outstanding. Jeffrey attacked the interim job as if she was playing a tennis match for Southern Illinois. The former Saluki standout was not only excited to gain the job permanently, but to be coaching at her alma mater. We have a rich history of men's and women's tennis here.