Michigan State men's tennis is entering a new era. Just days after the Spartans' Big Ten championship run concluded in the NCAA Tournament, head coach Harry Jadun has announced he is stepping away from the program to pursue opportunities outside of collegiate coaching.
Jadun, the reigning Big Ten Coach of the Year, leaves behind a transformed program. During his four seasons at the helm, the 32-year-old East Lansing native elevated Michigan State into a conference powerhouse. His top assistant, Mike Flowers, who has spent the last four years as Jadun's right-hand man, will take over as head coach—ensuring continuity for a team that has built serious momentum.
"I am deeply grateful to Michigan State University, the Athletic Department, and the entire Spartan community for the privilege of serving as head coach," Jadun said in a statement. "This university and the Spartan Tennis program have given my family and me so much since my time growing up in East Lansing."
Jadun's connection to Michigan State runs deep. He played for the Spartans from 2011 to 2015, earning All-American honors in doubles and helping lead the team to its first NCAA Tournament appearance in 2013—a milestone that set the stage for the program's rise. After a brief stint as an assistant at Illinois in 2022, he returned to East Lansing to take over as head coach in June of that year, building on the foundation laid by his predecessor, Gene Orlando.
Under Jadun's leadership, the Spartans captured a Big Ten title and returned to the national stage, proving that Michigan State tennis is a force to be reckoned with. For fans who have followed the program's journey, this transition marks both an end and a beginning. Flowers inherits a team with championship DNA and a winning culture—ready to write the next chapter.
