Tracy Hellman announced the latest addition to the staff in time for the 2025-26 season. Tyler Sheehan will arrive in Moscow to coach the Vandal sprinters, hurdlers, and relays.
Sheehan comes to UI by way of Elmhurst University. With the Bluejays, he established himself as one of the top assistant coaches in the country, earning the DIII Midwest Region Assistant Coach of the Year from the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Association (USTFCCCA) in May. Prior to this, Elmhurst's 4x100 relay team earned a runner-up finish and the school record in the DIII National Championships.
At the CCIW Championships, the Bluejays earned the first outdoor team title in program history, thanks in large part to Sheehan's athletes, who earned 80 points and a 1-2-3 sweep in the 100m hurdles.
Before arriving at Elmhurst, Sheehan was an assistant coach at North Central College, developing the women's track and field team to the tune of five national qualifiers, four All-Americans, and a national champion. As an assistant coach at St. Charles East high school in Chicago, he coached three state champions and thirteen all-state performers.
Hellman is excited to bring Sheehan to Moscow, knowing the pedigree of athletes he has developed in his career.Â
"We are very excited to announce Tyler Sheehan as our new assistant coach for sprints, hurdles and relays. As we strive to build a well rounded, successful program, we were looking for someone who has years of experience along with proven success developing sprinters and hurdlers at the NCAA level. We feel we have found that candidate in Tyler. He has improved every program he has been at, and as we enter a new chapter of excellence at U of Idaho track and field/cross country, he fits what are looking for. We have high goals with our sprint and hurdle crew. We are excited to welcome him to Moscow and U of Idaho."
