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Andy Brandi has accomplished just about everything there is to accomplish as a college tennis coach. He has the national titles, the Hall of Fame credentials and the historical winning percentage.

LSU Head Coaches Andy and Chris Brandi
courtesy, Brandi Family

But there was one thing still missing. It was something he talked at length about with his son, Chris, when they discussed a potential return to college tennis.

“I told him the only way I would do it is to have him by my side,” Andy said.

Andy's Father's Day present came a few days early this year. On Wednesday, Andy and Chris Brandi were named co-head coaches of the LSU men's tennis program.

The unique collaboration provides Chris with his first college head coaching opportunity and Andy with a chance to remain a daily mentor to his only child.

“This really fell in our lap and we pursued it really hard,” Chris said. “Sometimes things are kind of meant to be and this is one of them.”

The Brandis are replacing Jeff Brown, who resigned at LSU in May after 20 years at the helm.