Williamsburg, KY – Patriots Head Football Coach Shan Housekeeper has been busy with the offseason program and has been filling out his coaching staff for the 2022 season.  One of those new additions to Cumberlands is Tyson Beacham, who will be a wide receivers coach for UC.

"I'm excited to get to work with the student-athletes, coaching staff and administration at the University of the Cumberlands," said Beacham. "The support from the campus community is what makes the university such a special place."

Beacham comes to UC with seven years of collegiate coaching experience at the NCAA DIII level.  Beacham has served as the wide receivers coach at Wittenberg University for the past three seasons.  There he was part of the Tigers staff that went 14-6 over the three year span as he coached Sam Kayser to two All-Conference accolades.

Prior to joining the Tigers, Beacham began his collegiate coaching career with a five-year stint as the quarterbacks and receivers coach a Berry College.  In his time with the Vikings, Beacham coached several all-conference players as well as All-American Mason Kinsey, who is currently playing for the Tennessee Titans.

Beacham played his collegiate career as the quarterback for Birmingham Southern College from 2009-13.  There he was the offensive MVP and team captain during the 2013 season.  Beacham closed out his college career ranked third in completion percentage at 58.5% and fourth in pass completions with 156.

Be sure to follow Coach Beacham on Twitter at @CoachBeacham.

The Patriots will kickoff there 2022 season on Saturday, August 27, when they host Union in a Battle for the Brass Lantern.  Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. at James H. Taylor, II Stadium.

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