Manny Raga aims to rebuild Mizzou Tennis as associate head coach
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 3:00 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
Manny Raga has been appointed as the associate head coach for Mizzou Tennis, joining after three seasons with Oklahoma. Under Raga's guidance, Oklahoma reached three consecutive NCAA tournaments, including a Super Regional appearance in 2026. He emphasizes building a new team culture and fostering relationships with players as Mizzou prepares for a challenging SEC season with a largely new roster. Raga's approach focuses on developing players and maintaining a strong home-court advantage to compete effectively in the tough conference.
- •Manny Raga was hired as Mizzou's associate head coach in May 2026.
- •Raga previously coached at Oklahoma, reaching NCAA tournaments and a Super Regional.
- •He focuses on building player relationships and sustaining trust.
- •Mizzou will face challenges in the SEC with an inexperienced roster.
- •Establishing a strong home-court presence will be key for Mizzou.
- 3:00 PMYahoo Sports — Columns and Courts: Manny Raga Is Ready to Write Mizzou Tennis’ First Page
"The new associate head coach brings SEC experience, championship pedigree and a simple goal: make Mizzou hard to beat.
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