Drake University Athletics

Matt Tennyson joined the Drake women's soccer staff as an assistant coach in the winter leading up to the 2024 season. Tennyson arrived in Des Moines from Xavier, where he was the Director of Player Performance for the 2023 campaign.

Before Xavier, Tennyson was at Coe College where he worked with both the men's and women's soccer teams as an assistant coach.

Prior to Coe, Tennyson spent a season at Lake Forest College as the goalkeeper coach and recruiting coordinator.

Tennyson spent two years as an assistant coach at his alma mater, Buena Vista University. He was involved in all aspects of the program and worked heavily with goalkeepers.

During his playing career for the Beavers, Tennyson was a team captain and an Honorable Mention All-Iowa Conference selection as a senior. He compiled 147 career saves, including 68 during his senior year.

Tennyson's coaching experience also includes three years with the Minnesota Youth Soccer Association, where he organized, coached and instructed traveling programs. He has his Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education from Buena Vista. He holds a United Soccer Coaches National Diploma and USC GK Level 1 Diploma as well as a USSF D-License.

Tennyson resides in Des Moines with his wife Jamie and daughter Kori.