DYER, Tenn. — OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE FROM GIBSON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL:
Gibson County High School is proud to introduce Tyler Tate as our next Boys Basketball Head Coach. Coach Tate comes to GC after spending the past 6 years teaching at Rutherford Jr. High school and coaching both our girls and boys middle school programs in some compacity. Prior to his time as our Head coach for the middle school programs, Tyler was the assistant coach for Bethel University Women’s Basketball. While at Bethel, the team earned a record of 70-22, 2 regular Season Conference Championships, and 3 National Tournament appearances. When he is not on the court, or with his family, he spends the rest of his time at New Bethlehem Baptist Church as their youth minister.
Coach Tate was born and raised in Gibson County, TN where he graduated from Bradford High School. He then completed his undergraduate degree in 2011 at Bethel University in Physical Education. In 2013 Tyler earned his Master of Arts in Education degree also from Bethel University. He and his wife, Lauren, live in Rutherford and have 3 children Ty, Dax, and they just welcomed Noa Elizabeth this past January.
“I am excited for this opportunity to continue to build and grow this program! My goal is to create a culture of excellence and integrity on and off the court. I can’t wait to start and get to work with the guys!” – Tyler Tate
“We are so excited to have Coach Tate and his wife, Lauren, join The Pioneer Nation! When you lose a coach like we did, you always worry about how to fill those shoes. I can honestly tell you we got the right man for this job. We love the energy and the Culture he is bringing to our Basketball program. His desire to mold these boys into strong young men and having them become winners on and off the court will make him a perfect fit here at Gibson County!”- Michael Wickersham, Athletic Director at Gibson County High School.
