Seattle Pacific University Athletics

Seattle Pacific University Director of Athletics Dan Lepse announced Tyler Copp as the department’s inaugural women’s golf head coach, with the program set to compete in the fall of 2024.
 
Women’s golf becomes the SPU's 13th varsity sport in the fall of 2024. The Falcons join the Great Northwest Athletic Conference in the fall of 2024. They’ll compete against familiar foes in Montana State University Billings, Northwest Nazarene, Saint Martin's, Simon Fraser, and Western Washington. Since women's golf was added to the conference in 2010-11, six GNAC teams have achieved top-10 regional finishes.

Copp arrives to lead the Falcons after two seasons as the men’s and women’s golf head coach at Pacific Lutheran University. He coordinated all aspects of both programs, including recruiting visits, practice and competition schedules, weightlifting programs, and more. Copp’s programs were known for their team-first and positive culture. 
 
Copp has immersed himself in the northwest golf scene by gaining experience at The Home Course, Trysting Tree Golf Club and his two additional jobs he currently holds. Copp works as an instructor at Topgolf-Renton under PGA Professional Darren Black and assists the pro shop at Broadmoor Golf Club under PGA Professional Tim Feenstra.
 
A competitive golfer himself, Copp enjoys playing playing in professional tournaments across the Pacific Northwest and is undergoing the Professional Golf Associate Program through Topgolf-Renton. 

Copp’s collegiate coaching experience isn’t limited to golf. He's served as an assistant coach for Pacific Lutheran’s men’s basketball program during the 2017-2018 season. 
 
In addition to coaching with the Lutes, Copp spent four years at the Division I level with Oregon State University. In 2018, Copp joined the Beavers as the Director of Video before being promoted to Director of Player Personnel in 2020. While at OSU, the Beavers won the Pac-12 Conference Tournament and advanced to the NCAA Elite Eight in 2021. 
 
Copp was a four-year starter on the basketball court for Saint Martin’s. He was a team captain for three seasons. Copp earned GNAC Honorable Mention in 2017. He finished his career with 1,108 points. Copp averaged 16.3 points per game in his senior campaign, guiding the Saints to their first-ever GNAC Tournament appearance.
  
Copp graduated from SMU in 2017 with a bachelor’s degree in history. He went on to earn a master’s degree in interdisciplinary studies from OSU. 
 
The SPU Athletic Department plans to build a state-of-the-art indoor golf facility to help the team prepare for the competition. It will be constructed in what's known as the northeast annex of Royal Brougham Pavilion. SPU's goal is to build an indoor practice facility that is one of the best in the conference and the western region. 
 
The Pacific Northwest provides the opportunity to play golf year-round in various conditions. The Falcons have not found a home course yet. The team expects to play at some of the best courses in the greater Seattle area.