Men's Soccer
Joel Tyson
- Title:
- Goalkeeper/Assistant Coach
Current goalkeeper coach with the Charlotte Independence (USL), Joel Tyson is no stranger to the collegiate level.
Prior to his current position, Tyson served on the staff at the University of Central Florida. In addition, he spent four seasons as an assistant at Wofford College, where he helped the Terriers to back-to-back Southern Conference regular season titles.
Tyson got his start in coaching at Hofstra University, where he worked primarily with the goalkeepers and assisted in all aspects of the program's day-to-day operations.
A native of Irmo, S.C., Tyson played collegiately at Coker as two-year Team Captain and helped the program to the highest win total in school history in his Senior season. He graduated in 2008 with degrees in history and political science.
Comments from Coach Spear
“We are excited to have Joel join our program’s mission of impacting the players’ development and elevating the team’s standards of excellence,” said Spear. “I have known Joel for many years and I have always been impressed by his professionalism, communication skills and conviction. Plus his perspectives working with the pro level will certainly give us new, valuable insights because we like the players are always learning, evolving and striving.”
Comments from Tyson
"Prior to joining the Charlotte Independence, I spent several years coaching at the college level. The enjoyment of developing and growing those players and more importantly, the relationships with those players, make college soccer such a unique environment. This opportunity at Davidson allows me that access again and also allows me the opportunity to continue my growth as a coach by being able to work with a great program and great staff. Coach Spear has been a staple in the College soccer community for so long and I look forward to working with him."
Prior to his current position, Tyson served on the staff at the University of Central Florida. In addition, he spent four seasons as an assistant at Wofford College, where he helped the Terriers to back-to-back Southern Conference regular season titles.
Tyson got his start in coaching at Hofstra University, where he worked primarily with the goalkeepers and assisted in all aspects of the program's day-to-day operations.
A native of Irmo, S.C., Tyson played collegiately at Coker as two-year Team Captain and helped the program to the highest win total in school history in his Senior season. He graduated in 2008 with degrees in history and political science.
Comments from Coach Spear
“We are excited to have Joel join our program’s mission of impacting the players’ development and elevating the team’s standards of excellence,” said Spear. “I have known Joel for many years and I have always been impressed by his professionalism, communication skills and conviction. Plus his perspectives working with the pro level will certainly give us new, valuable insights because we like the players are always learning, evolving and striving.”
Comments from Tyson
"Prior to joining the Charlotte Independence, I spent several years coaching at the college level. The enjoyment of developing and growing those players and more importantly, the relationships with those players, make college soccer such a unique environment. This opportunity at Davidson allows me that access again and also allows me the opportunity to continue my growth as a coach by being able to work with a great program and great staff. Coach Spear has been a staple in the College soccer community for so long and I look forward to working with him."
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