Prairie View Names Tyler Interim Head Volleyball Coach

Coach Tacho Tyler
 

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas --  Prairie View A&M University Director of Athletics Ashley Robinson announced today that former PVAMU standout Tacho Tyler has been named interim head volleyball coach. Tyler, the team's assistant coach for the past seven seasons, replaces former head coach Alicia Pete, who will move into an administrative role on a full-time basis.

"I am excited to have Coach Tyler as our next volleyball coach," said Robinson. "As a successful student-athlete and assistant coach at Prairie View A&M, Coac
h Tyler is well aware of the university's expectations as both a student-athlete and a coach. I anticipate a seamless transition for her into the role of interim head coach as we look forward to her continuing the strong tradition of Lady Panther volleyball on the court, in the classroom and across the local community."

Tyler is no stranger to Prairie View A&M as she was a standout volleyball player before moving into the role of assistant coach in 2008. Serving alongside Pete, Tyler guided the Lady Panthers to three consecutive Southwestern Athletic Conference Western Division Championships from 2009-2011. A total of 21 student-athletes have earned All-SWAC Honors under Tyler's watch in addition to numerous players receiving academic honors.

Tyler began her collegiate career at San Jacinto College in nearby Pasadena, Texas and earned 2004 All-Conference Tournament Team honors before transferring to Prairie View A&M. She made an immediate impact on the court at PVAMU during her first season as she helped lead the Lady Panthers to the 2006 SWAC Tournament Championship while also earning numerous awards which included SWAC Tournament MVP, SWAC Newcomer of the Year, Second Team All-SWAC and a No. 16 NCAA national ranking in service aces. She completed her career in 2007 and was second on the team in hitting percentage, kills and digs per game.

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