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Sonia Hahn, CSUN’s Deputy Director of Athletics, will be inducted into the UK Athletics Hall of Fame for her achievements in collegiate tennis from 1986-1989. A two-time All-American, she clinched the ITA National Indoor Singles Championship and contributed significantly to her team’s success. Hahn’s journey continues as she also promotes diversity and inclusion in athletics while managing programs at CSUN.
Lexington, KY – Sonia Hahn, the current Deputy Director of Athletics at California State University, Northridge (CSUN), has been selected for induction into the University of Kentucky Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2025. This honor recognizes her outstanding achievements and contributions within collegiate athletics during her tenure as a member of the Wildcats’ women’s tennis team from 1986 to 1989.
Throughout her collegiate career, Hahn was a four-year letterwinner, achieving remarkable success on the court. She was named a two-time singles All-American and a two-time doubles All-American, highlighting her skill and performance in both singles and doubles events. Hahn also clinched the prestigious ITA National Indoor Singles Championship in 1987 and earned the SEC No. 1 singles title that same year. She was a consistent performer, recognized as an All-SEC selection every year she played at Kentucky, and she advanced to the NCAA Singles Championship four consecutive times from 1986 to 1989.
Hahn’s impressive collegiate record includes a career singles and doubles tally of 148-45, primarily competing in the No. 1 position for her team. Under her participation, the Wildcats achieved a notable team record of 79-29 over four years, finishing as runner-up at the SEC Championships twice and making three appearances in the NCAA Tournament.
In addition to her collegiate accomplishments, Hahn found success on the international stage. She won a doubles gold medal at the 1987 Pan American Games and secured a bronze medal at the same year’s World University Games, further showcasing her talent and dedication to the sport of tennis.
Hahn continued her career in athletics by serving as Co-Head Coach at the University of Tennessee for 19 seasons, where she was recognized as National Co-Coach of the Year in 2002. In January 2023, she joined the Matador Athletics program at CSUN, and by April 2024, she had advanced to the position of Deputy Director of Athletics. In her current role, Hahn oversees various sports programs at CSUN, including men’s and women’s volleyball, beach volleyball, cross country, track and field, men’s golf, and women’s golf.
Beyond her administrative duties, Hahn manages critical resources for student-athletes, including the CSUN Athletic Performance unit, Sports Medicine, and the Matador Fueling Station. She is also committed to promoting diversity and inclusion, serving as chair of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Athletics Committee and taking an active role in LGBTQIA initiatives as the Athletic Liaison. Additionally, she oversees the Athletics Student-Athlete Advisory Council (SAAC), enhancing the experience and support provided to student-athletes.
Hahn will be inducted alongside other distinguished athletes in the UK Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2025, which includes Abbey Cheek-Ramsey (softball), Makayla Epps (women’s basketball), Doug Flynn (baseball/men’s basketball/broadcaster), Josh Hines-Allen (football), and Karl-Anthony Towns (men’s basketball). The official induction ceremony is set to take place during Hall of Fame Weekend on September 12-13, 2025.
The UK Athletics Hall of Fame was established in 2005 to honor individuals whose contributions and performances have significantly enriched the university’s athletics program. Sonia Hahn’s induction into this prestigious group underscores her lasting impact on the sport and her continued influence in collegiate athletics.
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