He is currently the head coach for the Maryland Terrapins women's volleyball team.

He attributed being a practice player to his love for the sport and starting his coaching career.

[2] Hughes served as a volunteer assistant and manager for Penn State women's volleyball from 2003 to 2008.

Following this, Hughes was named the volunteer assistant coach for the women's volleyball team at UC Irvine in 2008–09.

During his nine seasons at Penn State, Hughes helped the Nittany Lions capture three NCAA national championships and eight Big Ten Conference championships.