Memphis Baseball head coach Matt Riser announced the hiring of Connor Manola as a new assistant coach for the program.

A Brusly, La., native and former player under Riser at Southeastern Louisiana who started 115 games from 2019-23, Manola comes to Memphis after a playing career in which he was a four-year team captain. He was a member of the 2022 Southland Conference Tournament Championship team that also made an appearance in the 2022 NCAA Auburn Regional.

Manola spent the previous three summers coaching high school summer baseball at Brusly High School in Louisiana. During his time coaching at Brusly, Manola coached a pair of athletes who went on to sign and play college baseball.

"I am extremely excited about this opportunity to come to the University of Memphis and be a part of the Tiger Baseball program," Manola said. "I'm looking forward to working with our staff and student-athletes to establish a competitive and relentless brand of baseball that Memphis Tiger fans will enjoy. Go Tigers Go!"

Additionally, Manola was a six-time member of the Southland Conference Commissioner's Honor Roll during his time in Hammond as a student-athlete. He served as the SAAC President at SLU from 2021-23 and led multiple community service projects and group fundraisers.

Manola earned his undergraduate degree in kinesiology with a concentration in fitness and human performance in December of 2021 and earned his master's degree in business administration in May of 2023, both from Southeastern Louisiana University.

Manola and his fiancé Jennifer are looking forward to joining the Memphis community.