Bio

Tyler Hennes is entering his third season as the Play Caller for the Reinhardt University Football team. Coach Hennes brings 18 years of coaching experience spanning from FCS, D2, JUCO, NAIA, and High School. Before coming to RU, Coach Hennes spent one season at Ottawa University (Kansas), where he was the Offensive Coordinator and the Quarterbacks Coach. 

 Before Ottawa, Hennes spent four seasons at NCAA Division II, Southwestern Oklahoma State University, where he was the Offensive Coordinator and the Special Teams Coordinator with the Bulldog football program. In his three seasons with SWOSU, the Bulldogs finished in the top five in the GAC in passing yards per game. In 2021, SWOSU averaged 249.5 yards through the air, good for fourth in the GAC. Hennes coached four All-GAC selections at receiver and had a player invited to a free agent minicamp with the Kansas City Chiefs following the 2018 season.

 Before coaching at SWOSU, Hennes spent the 2017 season coaching wide receivers at Dodge City Community College (DCCC). Two of his receivers earned All-KJCCC honors. Prior to his stop at DCCC, Hennes was on the staff for the 2014 and 2015 seasons at Southeastern Louisiana University. He coached the running backs in 2013 before moving to tight ends in 2014 and he served as Southeastern’s pro liaison.
 
 Hennes was part of the coaching staff at his alma mater, Emporia State University (ESU), in the spring of 2013 where he coached the receivers and tight ends. He was also the recruiting coordinator.

 Before his time at ESU, Hennes was the quarterback coach and passing game coordinator at Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO) for three seasons from 2010 to 2012. Hennes helped develop two All-Ohio Valley Conference quarterbacks, including an OVC Freshman of the Year.

 Hennes spent two seasons on the staff at Delta State University, coaching running backs and helping the Statesman to an NCAA Division II runner-up finish in 2010. He also was the recruiting coordinator and helped with NCAA compliance.

 Hennes was a member of the Independence Community College football program in 2003 and 2004 as a quarterback. He transferred to Emporia Stata University where he was a member of the football team in 2005 and 2006. Hennes graduated ESU with a degree in social studies. He earned his masters in higher education administration from Southeast Missouri State University in 2011.