Romeoville, Ill. - Tyler McCormick joins the program along with coach Dunson from the University of Evansville, where he acted as an assistant coach for one season.
"Tyler McCormick is an absolute superstar in this profession. He's a big-time recruiter with deep connections throughout Central Illinois, and an elite player-development coach who is hands-on, detailed, and relentless in his work ethic." said Coach Dunson Jr.
Prior to Evansville, McCormick spent the past two years on the men's basketball staff at Division II Pittsburgh State in Kansas. While with the Gorillas, McCormick handled a variety of duties with a focus on 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.
"Tyler is exceptional at building genuine relationships and investing in people, and he has a powerful gift for helping student-athletes grow into the best versions of themselves on and off the court. He elevates everyone around him, and I'm incredibly excited and grateful to have him on our staff."
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.
McCormick is joined by Lexi Sinclair, Jeff Bambule and
Ana Haklicka (Dubrovnik, Croatia/Chicago State) on the assistant coaching staff.
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