Updated: July 2021
Head Coach Willie Simmons announced Shane Tucker as the running backs coach in July 2021.
Tucker joins the Rattlers after spending the Spring 2021 season at Austin Peay as the tight ends coach.
Tucker began his coaching career at Dodge City Community College as an assistant strength and conditioning coach specializing in speed development for the running backs, wide receivers, linebackers, and defensive backs. Tucker was promoted to the wide receivers coach in 2019. After two seasons in Kansas, Tucker returned to his alma mater, where he joined the MTSU staff as an offensive graduate assistant.Â
While an athlete, Tucker received several honors while playing four different positions. He lined up at running back, wide receiver, tight end, and kick returner. Over four years, he racked up 1,162 yards rushing and 21 touchdowns while averaging 4.3 yards per carry. He also had 67 catches for 869 yards and seven touchdowns through the air. In 2014, Tucker received honorable mention All-Conference USA at running back. In 2015 he was named to the Doak Walker Award watch list for the best running back in the country at the NCAA Division 1 level.Â
After graduating from Middle Tennessee State University, he was in an NFL training camp with the Buffalo Bills.Â
Tucker is a native of Memphis, TN. He received his BA in Leisure, Sports & Tourism studies from Middle Tennessee State University.
Coaching History
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| Year |
School (Title) |
| 2018 |
Dodge City Community College (Assistant Strength & Conditioning) |
| 2019 |
Dodge City Community College (Wide Receivers) |
| 2020 |
Middle Tennessee State University (Offensive Graduate Assistant) |
| 2021 |
Austin Peay State University (Tight Ends) |
