Tyler Powell

Tyler Powell

Tyler Powell took the helm of the Texas Wesleyan men's soccer program in 2011.

In five seasons, Powell has garnered an overall record of 51-33-10 (.607) to sit just two wins shy of becoming the program's all-time leader in coaching wins.  He has coached 13 All-Conference players, one conference Player of the Year, eight NAIA Scholar-Athletes, and one All-American.

Last season (2015), the Rams went 9-8-1 overall and 3-5-1 in SAC play.  They reached the SAC quarterfinals where they were defeated 4-3 at Southwestern Christian.  The team featured an All-Conference goalkeeper in Marko Jovanovic as well as three NAIA Scholar-Athletes.  The team was named an NAIA Scholar-Team while placing 18 individuals on the SAC Commissioner's Honor Roll and 10 on the SAC Academic All-Conference team.

Powell came to Texas Wesleyan from Northwood University (TX) where he served as head women’s soccer coach during the 2009 and 2010 seasons. Powell led the Knights to an overall record of 26-9-1 and a perfect 15-0 in Red River Athletic Conference play during his tenure. The Knights won back-to-back regular season RRAC Championships. In 2010, Northwood took the RRAC Tournament Championship, advanced to the NAIA National Tournament, and Powell was named RRAC Coach of the Year. Powell coached 12 All-Conference players including the 2009 Player of the Year. In both seasons, his teams featured the conference newcomer of the year.

Powell’s coaching career began in 2002 when he served as the lead assistant for the Richland College men’s program that won the NJCAA National Championships.  After two seasons at Richland, his career continued as an assistant with the St. Mary’s University men and women’s programs (2004-2005), as well as the head coach of the Eastfield College women’s team (2005-2006).

Powell was an assistant coach at Ursuline Academy of Dallas from 2001-2003, where he won two 5A State Championships. He is also active at the club level. He has coached for Solar Soccer Club (Dallas), Dallas Texans Soccer Club, Andromeda FC-West, and is currently serving as the Director of Coaching for FC Dallas-West of MLS.

From 2010-2012, Powell also spent time as head coach and general manger of the women’s semi-pro team, American Eagles of the WPSL. In 2012, the team advanced to the regional finals and lost in a double overtime battle.

Powell holds a NSCAA Premier Diploma, a USSF National "B" License, and a USSF Youth National License. Currently, Powell resides in Trophy Club with his wife Crystal of eleven years, and his eight year old son, Trent, five year old daughter, Camryn, and one-year old daughter Teadora.

Tyler Powell at Texas Wesleyan

2015 - 9-8-1 (3-5-1 SAC)
The Rams went 9-8-1 overall and 3-5-1 in SAC play.  They reached the SAC quarterfinals where they were defeated 4-3 at Southwestern Christian.  The team featured an All-Conference goalkeeper in Marko Jovanovic as well as three NAIA Scholar-Athletes.  The team was named an NAIA Scholar-Team while placing 18 individuals on the SAC Commissioner's Honor Roll and 10 on the SAC Academic All-Conference team.

2014 - 8-7-3 (5-3-1 SAC)
The Rams went 8-7-3 overall and reached the SAC semifinals for the second straight year.  This time, they were defeated 2-1 in overtime at Oklahoma City.  The team featured two All-Conference selections and three NAIA Schoalr-Athletes.

2013 - 13-6-1 (6-4 SAC)
The team finished one win shy of a school record at 13-6-1 overall.  The team went 6-4 and reached the conference semifinals in their first ture through the Sooner Athletic Conference.  The team was ranked as high as 16th natinoally and recorded a school record eight shutouts.

2012 - 10-6-3 (9-1-1 RRAC)
During his second year at the helm, the Rams finished second in the Red River Athletic Conference and advanced to the NAIA National Tournament Opening Round for the first time in the history of the program.

2011 - 11-6-2 (7-6-1 RRAC)
In his first season, Powell began to rebuild the program which only saw four wins in the season prior, and led the Rams to an 11-6-2 record and a third place finish in the RRAC standings.

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