EVANSVILLE, Ind. - University of Evansville head men's soccer coach Robbe Tarver has announced two additions to his coaching staff.

Matt Melzer joins UE after a successful stint as the assistant coach at Transylvania University, while Toney Anderson comes to Evansville as a graduate assistant after coaching at Concordia University (WI) and FC United in MLS Next. 

Matt Melzer enters his first season as assistant coach for the Purple Aces after being hired in the Spring of 2023.

Prior to joining UE, Melzer spent four seasons as assistant coach at his alma mater, Transylvania University. At Transylvania, Melzer had a major role in recruiting, running training sessions and organizing ID Camps. Through personal development plans, Melzer mentored 24 players to all conference awards. Melzer has been a vital part of the men's soccer program for 8 of the last 10 years as a player and a coach. He has been part of 76 wins over those 8 years (one of which was the shortened Covid season).

As a player, Melzer received the most impactful freshman award, and finished his career as captain with all-conference honors and he was named Transylvania's MVP. During his four years playing with Transylvania, the Pioneers produced a record of 44 wins against 18 losses and 14 draws. In addition to his on-field accolades, he also served as president of Transylvania's Student Athlete Advisory Committee his senior year and received the Senior Leadership Award among all male student-athletes.

"We are excited to have Matt join our staff. He knows how to operate at a liberal arts institution like Evansville, and he has experience developing a successful culture and successful student-athletes at Transy," said Tarver. "He's a relentless recruiter who is willing to leave no stone unturned. As good of a coach as Matt is, he's a better person. He's going to have a big impact here at UE."

Toney Anderson will be undertaking a graduate assistant position specializing in goalkeeper development. 

In his young coaching career, Anderson developed 'keepers at MLS Next clubs FC United and Milwaukee Bavarians. He was also on staff for Concordia University (WI), a DIII institution, for the 2022 season. In addition to his time working in youth soccer and the collegiate game, Anderson's love for coaching is a family affair working his father's goalkeeper camp, Camp Shutout – the largest GK camp in the world - since 2016.

Anderson played three seasons at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (2016-2018), being named captain his junior season. He spent his last year playing at new MVC rival, UIC, in 2019.

"Toney has had a great start to his time at UE," said Tarver. "He has a desire to learn and will impact the program in many ways. He connects well with the guys, which will help us on and off the field. His verve for coaching 'keepers is clear and I'm excited to see him help the program take the next step."
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