Tyler Staker

Tyler Staker (born ) is an American college football coach. He is the head football coach for Coe College, a position he has held since 2016. He is the son of former Coe head football coach Steve Staker.

Playing career Staker played college football for Coe as a defensive back. From 2002 to 2005 he was a four-year letterwinner and two-time team captain. In 2004 he earned Second-Team All-IIAC honors and in 2005 he earned First-Team All-IIAC honors. In his four-year career with the school he helped lead them to an overall record of 29–14 and three IIAC championships.

Coaching career After graduating, Staker joined Coe's coaching staff as a graduate assistant, offensive line, and wide receivers coach for two seasons in 2006. In 2008 he was promoted to the role of offensive coordinator. In 2012 his offense helped lead the team to an IIAC championship. During his eight-year stint as offensive coordinator the Kohawks garnered an overall record of 51–23 and three NCAA Division III Playoff appearances.

In 2016, following the retirement of Staker's father, Steve, he took over as head coach. In his first season as head coach he led the team to an 11–1 record including an IIAC championship and a trip to the Division III Playoffs. In the team's first playoff game they defeated Monmouth (IL) 21–14 before falling to St. Thomas in the second round 6–55. After the season he was named IIAC Coach of the Year along with being named the AFCA D3 Regional Coach of the Year. In 2021, he had his best season since his inaugural season as he went 8–2 overall and 6–2 in conference play.

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Personal life Staker is the son of former Coe College head coach Steve Staker.