Guy Shanklin named head men's & women's tennis coach

MARS HILL, N.C. – Guy Shanklin has been named head men's and women's tennis coach, as announced by Director of Athletics Rick Baker.

"I am looking forward to working with the men's and women's tennis teams here at Mars Hill University," Shanklin stated.

Shanklin joins Mars Hill after spending the spring 2026 season as assistant coach for the men's and women's teams at Alcorn State University.

Prior to Alcorn State, Shanklin spent three years as MAED Recruiter at Bethel University, where he was responsible for promoting the university to prospective students.

Baker stated, "We are excited to announce Coach Shanklin as our new head men's and women's tennis coach. His experience will benefit our programs greatly."

Shanklin graduated from the University of Tennessee Martin in 2003 with a bachelor's degree in Health and Human Performance. He later obtained master's degrees from Bethel College in 2005 in education with a concentration in teaching and learning, and United States Sports Academy in 2010 in sports science with a concentration in sports management.

"I hope to work together with the teams to have the best students and ambassadors for the university and the community," added Shanklin. "We will all work together to make the best of our opportunities at Mars Hill and in the South Atlantic Conference."