Tyler Funk, joined the Indiana State coaching staff prior to the 2017 season as the tight ends coach. Under Funk’s leadership, tight end Zach Larkin was named to the Missouri Valley Football Conference All-Academic team in 2018.
In his first season coaching the tight ends, he helped Jacquet McClendon to Second Team All-MVFC honors. McClendon was the Indiana State leader in receptions with 54 for a total of 595 yards. He finished the regular season fourth in the MVFC in receptions, averaging 11.0 yards per catch and 54.1 yards receiving per game. McClendon had a team high four receiving touchdowns, including a 73-yard receiving touchdown against Youngstown State.
Funk comes to Terre Haute following two seasons as Mount Union’s defensive line coach. Lawrence is a native of Charlotte, N.C.