Northern Michigan University

Tyler Depuydt was named Head Olympic Weightlifting Coach for Northern Michigan in 2019.

Depuydt came to NMU from Kalamazoo where he led team West Michigan Muscle since 2016. His team has earned medals in state, national and international competitions at the youth, junior and senior levels.

Depuydt, who is a native of the Upper Peninsula, received his undergraduate degree from NMU in 2012 and earned a master’s degree in athletic training from Western Michigan University in 2015.

Depuydt is the fifth head coach for the program, which dates back to 2003.