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      Wes Yeary

    Wes Yeary

    Player Profile

    Position:
    Dir. Chaplaincy Training & Development

    Joined AU Staff::
    July 2005

    Responsibility:
    Oversees the training and development of FCA college team chaplains across the country. Coordinates the chaplain internship program hosted by Auburn. Assists with Chaplain services for Auburn players.

    Professional Experience:
    Coached at Coral Gables High School (Fla.) from 1988-92. Coached defensive backs for two years and running backs and quarterbacks for three. Served with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes at the University of Miami, where Tommy Tuberville was linebackers coach, and in the inner-city high schools in Miami from 1988-92. Directed a recreation program through Dunwoody Baptist Church in Atlanta from 1992-94. Was the recruiting coordinator and receivers coach at Carson-Newman College from 1994-95. Rejoined Tuberville as FCA Campus Director and Team Chaplain for football, basketball and baseball at Ole Miss from 1996-2005. Was a Chaplain at the 1994 Winter Olympics in Lillehammer, Norway. Served as a Chaplain at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta. Licensed (1992) and Ordained (1994) Minister.

    Personal Information:
    Born November 26, 1964. A native of Ft. Worth, Texas. Earned bachelor's degree in education (focuses in recreation and church recreation) from Baylor in 1987. Played defensive back at Baylor under Grant Teaff from 1983-86. Part of teams that played in the 1983 and 1986 Bluebonnet Bowls and the 1985 Liberty Bowl. Earned a letter in 1986.

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