University of South Dakota
D1 FCSVermillion · South Dakota · NCAA Division I-FCS · Public, 4-year or above
Men's programs · 5
Women's programs · 9
Coaches · 31
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Football
7- Matt VitzthumHead coachHead Coach
- Billy KirchDefensive Coordinator
- JD WardAssistant Linebacker Coach
- Kyle OhlenAssistant Offensive Line Coach
- Matt BucknerAssistant Quarterback Coach
- Moe EvansAssistant Defensive Line Coach
- Tim MorrisonAssociate Head Coach / Scott & Lisa Jones Family Offensive Coordinator
Men's Basketball
4- Main Line: 605-658-5500 , Head Coach' class='text-no-wrap' href='/staff-directory/eric-peterson/49'>Eric PetersonHead coachHead Coach
- Main Line: 605-658-5500 , Assistant Coach' class='text-no-wrap' href='/staff-directory/joe-white/696'>Joe WhiteAssistant Coach
- Main Line: 605-658-5500 , Assistant Coach' class='text-no-wrap' href='/staff-directory/jovan-coleman/694'>Jovan ColemanAssistant Coach
- Main Line: 605-658-5500 , Assistant Coach' class='text-no-wrap' href='/staff-directory/matt-murken/649'>Matt MurkenAssistant Coach
Women's Basketball
3- Main Line: 605-658-5521 , Head Coach' class='text-no-wrap' href='/staff-directory/carrie-eighmey/600'>Carrie EighmeyHead coachHead Coach
- Main Line: 605-658-5521 , Assistant Coach' class='text-no-wrap' href='/staff-directory/dalton-smith/681'>Dalton SmithAssistant Coach
- Main Line: 605-658-5521 , Assistant Coach' class='text-no-wrap' href='/staff-directory/paul-fessler/646'>Paul FesslerAssistant Coach
Softball
2- Main Line: 605-658-5500 , Head Coach' class='text-no-wrap' href='/staff-directory/shannon-pivovar/558'>Shannon PivovarHead coachHead Coach
- Main Line: 605-658-5500 , Assistant Coach' class='text-no-wrap' href='/staff-directory/tyler-fuller/706'>Tyler FullerAssistant Coach
Track and field
2- Main Line: 605-658-5500 , Assistant Coach' class='text-no-wrap' href='/staff-directory/matt-hoyt/86'>Matt HoytAssistant Coach
- Main Line: 605-658-5500 , Assistant Coach/Throws' class='text-no-wrap' href='/staff-directory/kyle-long/507'>Kyle LongAssistant Coach/Throws
Women's Soccer
2- Main Line: 605-658-5576 , Head Coach' class='text-no-wrap' href='/staff-directory/michael-thomas/330'>Michael ThomasHead coachHead Coach
- Main Line: 605-658-5576 , Assistant Coach' class='text-no-wrap' href='/staff-directory/alyssa-granno/650'>Alyssa GrannoAssistant Coach
Volleyball
2- Main Line: 605-658-5514 , Assistant Coach' class='text-no-wrap' href='/staff-directory/abby-hall/536'>Abby HallAssistant Coach
- Main Line: 605-658-5514 , Assistant Coach' class='text-no-wrap' href='/staff-directory/barrett-power/638'>Barrett PowerAssistant Coach
Cheer and dance
1- Rebecca McNamaraDance Coach
Men's Golf
2- Main Line: 605-658-5500 , Head Coach' class='text-no-wrap' href='/staff-directory/grant-campbell/583'>Grant CampbellHead coachHead Coach
- Main Line: 605-658-5500 , Assistant Coach' class='text-no-wrap' href='/staff-directory/logan-hamak/684'>Logan HamakAssistant Coach
Women's Golf
1- Main Line: 605-658-5500 , Head Coach' class='text-no-wrap' href='/staff-directory/brett-bennett/356'>Brett BennettHead coachHead Coach
Women's Tennis
1- Main Line: 605-658-5500 , Head Coach' class='text-no-wrap' href='/staff-directory/pasha-zinchenko/652'>Pasha ZinchenkoHead coachHead Coach
Cross country
1- Main Line: 605-658-5500 , Assistant Coach' class='text-no-wrap' href='/staff-directory/matt-hoyt/86'>Matt HoytAssistant Coach
Swimming and diving
2- Main Line: 605-658-5500 , Head Coach' class='text-no-wrap' href='/staff-directory/jason-mahowald/74'>Jason MahowaldHead coachHead Coach
- Main Line: 605-658-5500 , Diving Coach' class='text-no-wrap' href='/staff-directory/jill-smolczyk/555'>Jill SmolczykDiving Coach
Women's Triathlon Main Line: 605
1- Main Line: 605-658-5500 , Head Coach' class='text-no-wrap' href='/staff-directory/kyle-joplin/333'>Kyle JoplinHead coachHead Coach
Read from the public staff directory at goyotes.com on October 9, 2026. Staffs change every year, so check the school's page before you write. Something wrong or out of date? Tell us.
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