Jeff Meyer enters his second year as an assistant coach with the Mizzou Basketball program. The Reynolds, Ind., native joined the Missouri Basketball family on June 24, 2004, and has brought a wealth of experience and a "fundamentally-sound" approach, which has assisted in the growth of Quin Snyder's youthful roster.
A winner at every level throughout his 26-year career, Meyer's squads have registered a 472-304 (.608) overall record and have qualified for postseason play 10 times, including six NCAA Tournament (one Final Four and one Sweet Sixteen) and four National Invitation Tournament appearances.
Over the course of his 26 seasons in college basketball, Meyer has had experience on every level and has developed expertise in every aspect of what it takes to run a top-flight program. From augmenting relationships in recruiting to speaking with the media, Meyer has the knowledge and experience to get the job done.
The 1976 graduate of Taylor University came to Mizzou following three seasons at Butler University in Indianapolis, Ind. Horizon League Champions in both 2002 and 2003, Meyer helped guide the Bulldogs to the NCAA Tournament's "Sweet Sixteen" in 2003, before falling to Big 12 foe Oklahoma. Butler registered a 69-26 mark during his three seasons on the staff and 12 of the program's 13 student-athletes who exhausted the eligibility at BU went on to earn their degrees. Meyer spearheaded the recruiting efforts at BU and played a vital role in the Bulldog's player-skill development program, game preparation and strategy.
Prior to his time at Butler, Meyer helped the Winthrop Eagles win three straight Big South Conference championships and make three consecutive appearances in the NCAA Tournament from 1999-2001 as associate head coach of the program. He also helped foster an outstanding commitment to academics at WU, as eight of nine student-athletes who matriculated through the program earned their degree.
Meyer also brings experience as a head coach to the table. In 16 years at Liberty University, the Reynolds, Ind., product registered a 259-206 mark and led the Flames to the 1994 Big South Conference Tournament Championship and a bid to the NCAA Tournament. He guided Liberty to a 23-9 record and a first place tie for the Big South regular season championship in 1996-97 and was instrumental in helping LU make the transition from NAIA to NCAA Division I. In addition to his outstanding efforts as a head coach on the floor, Meyer's program also produced successful young men in the classroom where it registered a 90 percent graduation rate (45 of 50 student-athletes) from 1981 to 1997. Meyer is Liberty's all-time winningest coach.
Meyer began his career as an assistant to Lee Rose at Purdue University from 1978-80, where he earned his masters degree. During his time at West Lafayette, Ind., he helped the Boilermakers reach the NCAA "Final Four" in 1980 following a Big 10 regular season tri-championship and NIT final appearance in 1979. Meyer then joined Rose at the University of South Florida during the 1980-81 season, helping the Bulls to an appearance in the NIT.
Meyer and his wife Karen are the proud parents of two daughters, Holli Torrie and Sarah, and a son, Josh.
The Meyer File
o Name: Jeff Meyer
o Birth date: June 21, 1954
o Hometown: Reynolds, Ind.
o Wife: Karen (Robinson)
o Children: Holli Torrie, Sarah, Josh
o Education: B.A. of Science, Taylor (1972-76) Masters of Science, Purdue (1978-80)
o North White High School (Ind.), 1972
Coaching Career
o 2004-present - Assistant Coach - University of Missouri
o 2001-04 - Assistant Coach - Butler University
o 1998-2001 - Associate Head Coach - Winthrop University
o 1981-1997 - Head Coach - Liberty University
o 1980-81 - Assistant Basketball Coach - University of South Florida
o 1978-80 - Assistant Basketball Coach - Purdue University
o Record as head coach: 259-206
o Record as associate head coach: 60-28
o Record as assistant coach: 137-55
Coaching Accomplishments
o 1982 - NAIA District 26 Coach of the Year
o 1983 - Charles A. Krigel NAIA National Coaches Award
o 1985 - Mason-Dixon Athletic Conference Coach of the Year
o 1992 - VASID - 1992 Coach of the Year
o 1997 - College Basketball Big South Coach of the Year
o Six NCAA Tournament appearances
o Final Four (1980) and Sweet 16 (2003)
o Three National Invitation Tournament appearances
