John Yehling was hired in 2002 as Head Men's Volleyball Coach. In his first year, he led the Spartans to a second place finish at the NAIA National Tournament. Since taking over, the men's team has qualified for the national tournament every year but one and has compiled a record of * during that time.    

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.