George Husack

Biography

Personal Information Hometown: San Mateo, Calif. Education: San Diego State, 1991; San Francisco, 1995 Spouse: Kristina Children: Nina, Grant, Greta Coaching Experience 2012-present: Alabama, Head Coach 2009-12: Southern California, Associate Head Coach 2007-09: Illinois, Associate Head Coach 2002-07: Santa Clara, Head Coach 1995-2002: Santa Clara, Assistant Coach Playing Experience 2 Seasons: ITA When he assumed the role of head coach for the Crimson Tide men's tennis team in 2012, George Husack had a vision to instill a winning mentality in Tuscaloosa and bring Alabama to national prominence. After only months at the reigns, Husack had the Tide back in the NCAA Championship tournament. "My vision for this program is to be a championship contender, not only on the conference stage but also on a national stage," says Husack. "I want to create a culture, a standard. I'm going to be instilling my own thing. I'm used to competing on the last day of the season. I want these guys to experience competing and winning on the last day of the season." Alabama (2012-present) Enters the 2026 season with 170 dual match wins, including 111 victories at the Alabama Tennis Stadium Coached Filip Planinsek to the University of Alabama's first-ever men's or women's NCAA singles title, while capturing the first-ever NCAA individual crown for the men's team in 2024. Planinsek was also the first player in program history to reach the semifinals at the NCAA Singles Championships and only the second