Ty Stauffer enters his fourth season as head coach of the Kentucky Wesleyan College women's soccer program in 2026, bringing more than 30 years of coaching experience across multiple levels of the game.
A distinguished Kentucky Wesleyan alumnus, Stauffer enjoyed one of the most accomplished athletic careers in Panther history. A four-year starter, team captain, and All-American on the men's soccer team, he was twice named All-Great Lakes Valley Conference and All-Mideast Region while earning Adidas All-American Honorable Mention honors. In 1989, he became the first American-born player to be named Great Lakes Valley Conference Player of the Year.
A standout two-sport athlete, Stauffer was also a four-year letterwinner on the Panthers men's basketball team and helped lead Kentucky Wesleyan to the 1990 NCAA Division II National Championship. During his collegiate career, he was inducted into the prestigious Order of Oak & Ivy in recognition of his leadership and service. In 2013, he was inducted into the inaugural Kentucky Wesleyan College Athletic Hall of Fame.
Stauffer's coaching roots trace back to futsal, where he developed a passion for technical player development, creativity, and intelligent decision-making. Those principles continue to shape his coaching philosophy today, emphasizing technical excellence, confidence on the ball, and developing complete student-athletes. Throughout his career, he has remained committed to building competitive teams founded on accountability, character, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
His history with Kentucky Wesleyan extends well beyond his playing career. Stauffer served as the College's women's soccer coach in 1993, later held the positions of head women's basketball coach and athletic business manager, and also served as an assistant coach for the men's soccer program before returning to lead the women's team.
A graduate of Kentucky Wesleyan with a Bachelor of Science in English, Stauffer also holds the United Soccer Coaches (formerly NSCAA) Advanced National Coaching License. Before college, he earned three consecutive all-region and all-state selections at Shelby County High School, represented the 1986 Kentucky All-Star Soccer Team, and was a three-sport athlete in soccer, basketball, and football.
As a Kentucky Wesleyan alumnus, Stauffer takes great pride in mentoring the next generation of Panthers and helping student-athletes grow both on and off the field. Away from soccer, he enjoys running, spending time with his dog, Rory, and a good americano.
