Former LSU tennis standout Teddy Viator enters his 19th season, overseeing the Southern Miss men's tennis program. Last season, Viator led the Golden Eagles to a 13-9 record and a tie for 5th-place finish at the conference tournament.

Prior to his appointment at Southern Miss, Viator spent four seasons as an assistant coach at LSU after his collegiate career was completed.

Since coming to Southern Miss, Viator has consistently helped raise the level of play of the men's tennis program, having posted an 18-year career record of 192-183. He owns the third winningest record in school history with an 18-6 finish in 1988. He has produced 29 all-conference selections, including seven first teamers. He coached two Conference USA Freshmen of the Year (male and female). The list also includes one Conference Player of the Year and an ITA All-American (female). During his first 10 seasons at Southern Miss, Viator coached both men's and women's teams.

Viator, a four-year standout at LSU, was selected All-Southeastern Conference and a Nike All-American in 1984. He was also named the LSU Male Athlete of the Year in 1984. He still holds the distinction of being the only LSU tennis player to post at least 20 wins a season during his four-year career. He also still ranks among the all-time victory leaders in the school's history. After his playing days ended, Viator spent two seasons (1984-85) as a student assistant coach and the next two years as a full-time assistant, responsible for recruiting, practice, and maintenance of the tennis strength and conditioning program.

Viator, a Jeanerette, La., native, attended St. Joseph High School, where he was a four-year letter-winner in basketball, track and tennis. He won three consecutive state high school championships in singles. Also a top performer in the classroom, he graduated as class salutatorian.

Viator is also active in the local tennis circuit, giving private lessons and tutoring many of the up-and-coming local tennis stars.

Viator is married to the former Kay Smith. They are the proud parents of twins (Audrey Blair and Joseph Parker).

Viator's Year-By-Year Coaching Results

Year    Record          Percentage
1988    18-6            .750
1989     6-7            .462
1990    11-10           .524
1991     5-11           .312
1992    11-7            .611
1993    11-10           .524
1994    10-10           .500
1995    10-6            .625
1996    13-10           .565
1997    16-9            .640
1998     8-14           .364
1999    10-16           .385
2000    10-11           .476
2001    13-9            .591
2002    10-11           .476
2003     9-13           .409
2004     8-14           .364
2005    13-9            .591

Totals 192-183(18 years).512