Eastern Michigan Athletics
Tyler Golsteyn Named EMU Volleyball Assistant Coach
7/14/2020 10:24:00 AM | Volleyball
The Nashville, Tenn. native joins the EMU staff after spending one season at ECU
YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) – Tyler Golsteyn, a former Division I student-athlete, has been named an assistant coach for the Eastern Michigan University Volleyball program, Head Coach Darcy Dorton announced today, July 14.
"They say 'You're only as good as the people you hire' and I am confident hiring Tyler is a big step in the right direction for Eastern Michigan Volleyball," Dorton said. "Tyler's personality embodies many of the qualities we value within our program; integrity, humility, enthusiasm, and a thirst for knowledge. I know Tyler shares our passion for coaching volleyball and creating the best experience for our student-athletes. He is a great up-and-coming coach and I feel very lucky to have him join our team as a representative of Eastern Michigan Volleyball."
Golsteyn has mentored volleyball student-athletes from the collegiate and high school levels for over eight years most recently with a stop at East Carolina University during the 2019 season. In his one season with the Pirates as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator, he helped ECU attain a 19-11 overall record; which tied for the fewest losses in ECU program history, and coached right side Bri Wood to the American All-Conference Second Team. Golsteyn assisted in the implementation of the Pirates' new offensive system where ECU finished third in the AAC in both kill percentage (.236) and hitting efficiency.
"I am extremely excited to be joining the Eastern Michigan volleyball program," Golsteyn said. "It will be an honor to work alongside head coach Darcy Dorton and assistant coach Kassie Kadera. I have been lucky enough to learn from some of the best coaches in the sport, and I hope I can use some of that experience to help continue the great tradition of success here in Ypsilanti."
Prior to his arrival at ECU, Golsteyn had a one-year stint as a volunteer assistant coach at Purdue University, assisting in all aspects of on court training with a primary focus on blocking and attacking. He also helped mentor Sherridan Atkinson and Blake Mohler to American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) All-American accolades, Big-Ten all-conference honors, and AVCA All-Northeast Region recognition.
From 2016-18, he served as a graduate assistant and the director of volleyball operations at North Dakota State University in Fargo, N.D. The Bison went 52-39 with a 30-16 Summit League mark during Golsteyn's three years on staff. During Golsteyn's tenure, NDSU posed as the best defensive team in the league. The Bison led the Summit League with 18.95 digs per set, 1.63 aces per set, and second with 2.25 blocks per set in 2017.
In addition to his collegiate coaching experience, Golsteyn has also worked extensively at the club and high school level including stints at Fort Wayne's Bishop Luers High School, Impact VBC, Pineapple Sport One Volleyball Club, and Alliance Volleyball Club.
The Nashville, Tenn. native played in 81 matches for Purdue Fort Wayne as a setter and libero from 2011-16. Golsteyn was a four-time Midwest Intercollegiate Volleyball Association All-Academic selection.
He graduated from Purdue Fort Wayne in 2016 with a bachelor's degree in business accounting and management and completed his master's degree in business administration at North Dakota State in 2018.
"They say 'You're only as good as the people you hire' and I am confident hiring Tyler is a big step in the right direction for Eastern Michigan Volleyball," Dorton said. "Tyler's personality embodies many of the qualities we value within our program; integrity, humility, enthusiasm, and a thirst for knowledge. I know Tyler shares our passion for coaching volleyball and creating the best experience for our student-athletes. He is a great up-and-coming coach and I feel very lucky to have him join our team as a representative of Eastern Michigan Volleyball."
Golsteyn has mentored volleyball student-athletes from the collegiate and high school levels for over eight years most recently with a stop at East Carolina University during the 2019 season. In his one season with the Pirates as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator, he helped ECU attain a 19-11 overall record; which tied for the fewest losses in ECU program history, and coached right side Bri Wood to the American All-Conference Second Team. Golsteyn assisted in the implementation of the Pirates' new offensive system where ECU finished third in the AAC in both kill percentage (.236) and hitting efficiency.
"I am extremely excited to be joining the Eastern Michigan volleyball program," Golsteyn said. "It will be an honor to work alongside head coach Darcy Dorton and assistant coach Kassie Kadera. I have been lucky enough to learn from some of the best coaches in the sport, and I hope I can use some of that experience to help continue the great tradition of success here in Ypsilanti."
Prior to his arrival at ECU, Golsteyn had a one-year stint as a volunteer assistant coach at Purdue University, assisting in all aspects of on court training with a primary focus on blocking and attacking. He also helped mentor Sherridan Atkinson and Blake Mohler to American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) All-American accolades, Big-Ten all-conference honors, and AVCA All-Northeast Region recognition.
From 2016-18, he served as a graduate assistant and the director of volleyball operations at North Dakota State University in Fargo, N.D. The Bison went 52-39 with a 30-16 Summit League mark during Golsteyn's three years on staff. During Golsteyn's tenure, NDSU posed as the best defensive team in the league. The Bison led the Summit League with 18.95 digs per set, 1.63 aces per set, and second with 2.25 blocks per set in 2017.
In addition to his collegiate coaching experience, Golsteyn has also worked extensively at the club and high school level including stints at Fort Wayne's Bishop Luers High School, Impact VBC, Pineapple Sport One Volleyball Club, and Alliance Volleyball Club.
The Nashville, Tenn. native played in 81 matches for Purdue Fort Wayne as a setter and libero from 2011-16. Golsteyn was a four-time Midwest Intercollegiate Volleyball Association All-Academic selection.
He graduated from Purdue Fort Wayne in 2016 with a bachelor's degree in business accounting and management and completed his master's degree in business administration at North Dakota State in 2018.
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