During his tenure at MBU, Coach Yehling has an overall record of 222-80. He has coached several All-Americans for both the men and the women, and in 2006 coached Ana Mercado to the NAIA Player of the Year Award. He was also named Conference and Region Coach of the Year in 2005 on the women's side and Conference Coach of the Year in 2004 on the men's side.
Coach Yehling is originally from St. Louis and attended Vianney High School. He married his high school sweetheart Jessica in October of 2004. Their first child, Cecelia Christine, was born May 29, 2008.
Chris Nichols is entering his fifth year as Head Assistant Coach for both the Men's and Women's Volleyball programs. Chris has been at Missouri Baptist since 2001 as a player and then was promoted to the coaching staff. Chris graduated from Francis Howell High School in St. Charles where he was a 4 year varsity setter from 1997-2000, including the 2000 State Championship Team. He played for MBU for rhree years and helped the Spartans earn the 2nd Place National Tournament finish in the 2003 season.
In addition to his playing experience, Chris is also an experienced coach. He was the assistant coach for the Varsity Boy's and Girl's Volleyball at Francis Howell High School from 2002-2005 help leading the girls to there first conference an district titles since 1981, and the boys team to 3 straight final 4 appearances . Over the last three years at MBU Chris has help lead the Women to a first time ever Final Four finish in the 2005 National Tournament and the Elite Eight in 2006.
Chris also is very reputable in the club volleyball scene where he has coached for Kaepa St. Charles, Team Saint Louis and is also currently Club Director for Team Saint Louis. He led his 16 TSL squad to the Junior Olympics National Tournament, where they finished strong placing 9th in the nation.
