The Wright State football team made a change at the helm last month by naming Ryan Tucker the new head coach. Tucker was an assistant coach last season. This comes after the team extremely underperformed with a 2-4 record.
Despite being a member of this program in past years, Tucker understands that a few things will change as he moves into the head coach position.
“Moving into the head coach position, I feel it is necessary for my mindset to change. As an assistant, players look to you for information and skill. As a head coach, players also look to you for guidance and leadership. My mindset is to give these players someone to lead them out on the field and help them through the adversity of game day.”
Tucker’s main goal is to make sure he not only recruits great players, but convinces them to stay as well.
“With already being involved with Wright State Football as a player, a board member and a coach, I know what to expect from this program,” he said. “I know the type of athletes that we will get. I know the type of commitment it takes to excel at the club level. A good number of athletes leave school or transfer to other programs after their freshman year and the program is left with a smaller number of players. Recruiting is a huge part of the offseason and we are always looking to add new talent to the roster.”
Tucker feels that no matter what, the team is looking to win championships.
“Our next goal as a team is to have fun and win a conference championship. The way the National Club Football Association (NCFA) playoffs work is that each conference winner makes the playoffs. Winner of the two playoff games plays for a national championship. Our conference has always been a dog fight and the conference championship has eluded WSU. We look to change that very soon.”
