EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The University of Evansville women’s basketball team and Head Coach Robyn Scherr-Wells have announced the hiring of Assistant Coach Tyler McCormick.
Following two years at Pittsburg State, Illinois native Tyler McCormick has joined the Purple Aces on the bench. “I am thrilled Tyler has chosen to join our staff!” exclaimed Scherr-Wells. “His energy, his passion for developing players, and his desire to be a part of building a championship program at Evansville has set him apart. I know he will be a tremendous asset to Evansville Women’s Basketball!”
McCormick has spent the past two years on the men’s basketball staff at Division II Pittsburg State in Kansas. While with the Gorillas, McCormick handled a variety of duties with a focus in scouting and player development. McCormick was a part of multiple facets of player development including individual workouts, managing academics, and coordinating community service projects. Along with scouting and player development duties, McCormick handled team graphics for Pitt State contributing to the Gorilla’s social media strategy.
“I am super excited to be joining the staff at the University of Evansville!” says McCormick. “Coach Robyn’s program is special, and she is a special leader as well. I look forward to getting to know everyone at UE and this opportunity!”
Before his time at Pittsburg State, McCormick was a student assistant for the Missouri Southern State men’s basketball team for three years. With the Lions, McCormick organized practices with film coordination and charting possessions. McCormick also helped with equipment management as a student assistant. He also served as a practice player for the Lions women’s basketball team.
McCormick holds a bachelor’s degree in general studies from Missouri Southern State. He then obtained his master’s degree in health, human performance, recreation, sport, and leisure management from Pittsburg State. McCormick is a native of Colfax, Ill.
