Head Men's Soccer Coach

Tyler Oliver

Tyler Oliver will embark on his first season as Hamline University head men's soccer coach in 2023 (0-0 overall record).

Oliver comes to Hamline after four years with the Gustavus Adolphus College men's soccer program, including the last two as the associate head coach. The Gusties accumulated a 49-10-7 overall record, a 28-3-1 MIAC mark, and a pair of NCAA Division III Men's Soccer Tournament appearances throughout Oliver's three seasons. The 2022 campaign resulted in many benchmarks that included a spot to the NCAA Division III Men's Soccer Tournament Elite Eight, the MIAC Regular Season Championship, a MIAC Tournament Championship appearance, the MIAC Defensive Player of the Year, and the No. 8 ranking on the Final United Soccer Coaches Poll.

The 2019 season saw the Gusties claim both the MIAC Regular Season and Tournament Championships. During his time at Gustavus, players earned two MIAC Defender of the Year Awards while four individuals earned five United Soccer Coaches All-American Awards. Gustavus also had nine United Soccer Coaches All-Region Awards, 11 All-MIAC Selections, and five honorable mentions accolades. They also got it done in the classroom obtaining four COSIDA Academic All-American Awards, and nine COSIDA Academic All-District Selections. Gustavus was No. 1 in the United Soccer Coaches North Region Poll at some point in every season Oliver was a part of the program, as well as featured in the Top-25 National Poll each year. The roles of recruiting coordinator, travel logistics, and camp coordination also fell under Oliver's watch at Gustavus Adolphus College.

Oliver kicked off his career at NCAA Division III Elmhurst, where he spent the 2018 campaign as the graduate assistant men's soccer coach. He also served as the varsity reserve team head coach and led them to an 8-0-2 record. During his lone season at Elmhurst, two players went on to play professionally the following season.

Oliver's experience also goes beyond the collegiate ranks, as he has held various head coaching positions with the St. Croix Soccer Clubs, ECNL, and Academy Teams. Tyler has obtained his United States Soccer Federation C-License and is a B-License Applicant.

Oliver began his collegiate playing career at NCAA Division I Eastern Illinois University where he led the team in goals and points his sophomore year. He then transferred to former MIAC rival St. Thomas for his junior and senior seasons. He helped lead the Tommies to two MIAC Regular Season Championships, and two MIAC Tournament Titles; as well as appearances in the 2017 NCAA Division III Tournament Elite Eight, and the 2016 NCAA Final Four. St. Thomas registered a 42-4-3 mark throughout Oliver's two seasons with the program where he was second on the team in points in 2016 and 2017.

Oliver, a native of Oakdale, Minnesota, graduated from North St. Paul High School where he was a three-time All-State attacker as well as a State Champion his senior year in 2013. He graduated with a bachelor of arts degree in business financial management from St. Thomas in 2018. He is currently working toward a master of science degree in coaching & athletic administration from Concordia St. Paul.