The Washington University in St. Louis Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and the John M. Schael Director of Athletics Anthony J. Azama and Women’s Basketball Head Coach Randi Henderson announce the hiring of Tyler Amsberry as the next assistant coach for the women’s basketball program.
“We are excited to welcome Tyler and his family to our WashU Community,” said Henderson. “Tyler has experience coaching and competing at the highest level of Division III. He has been a part of championship basketball, has helped lead and impact success of the program and I know he will have the same impact here. His work ethic, positive attitude and commitment to being Team First will be a great fit within our program.”
Amsberry comes to WashU after spending the last six seasons as an assistant coach at Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa. During his time at Wartburg, the Knights went 144-23 with four NCAA tournament appearances including two Final Four appearances (2016, 2018) and one Elite Eight appearance.
From 2018-2021, he was the head coach of the junior varsity women’s basketball team and led the program to a 29-2 record over three seasons. Amsberry was also responsible for constructing scouting reports, executing game plans, recruiting nationally and analytics. Additionally, he recruited and developed three First Team All-America players for the Knights.
In the summer of 2019, Amsberry served as a Basketball Clinician for the Snow Valley Basketball School where he oversaw middle school campers, guiding them through skill development and tournament play. In 2015, Amsberry served as an assistant coach for the Fred Hoiberg Shooting Camp at Iowa State University.
Amsberry graduated with a bachelor’s degree in supply chain management with an emphasis in logistics in 2015 from Iowa State University. He completed in master’s degree in sports administration with an emphasis in coaching in 2019 from Upper Iowa University.
Amsberry’s first day at WashU is Tuesday, July 5.
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