Tyson Murphy continues to bring his passion for running to the MC Cross Country squad. Murphy has directed the men's and women's programs since the fall of 2006, earning four GSAC Coach of the Year accolades, a USA South Coach of the Year nod, and four conference titles. As a runner for Maryville College, Tyson was named the 2002 GSAC Freshman and Runner of the Year for the league.

Murphy also serves as a Program Manager for Mountain Challenge LLC, a private company that facilitates outdoor programming for Maryville College students and classes while also providing local and national companies with outdoor-based training and consulting.

The Murphy Era

Men
2006 GSAC Champions, GSAC Coach of the Year
2007 GSAC 2nd Place, GSAC Coach of the Year
2008 GSAC Champions
2009 GSAC 3rd Place
2010 GSAC 3rd Place
2011 GSAC 4th Place
2012 USA South 3rd Place
2013 USA South 4th Place, USA South Coach of the Year
2014 USA South 3rd Place
2015 USA South 4th Place, USA South Runner of the Year Sean Hagstrom
2016 USA South 3rd Place, USA South Rookie and Runner of the Year Daniel Beckett
2017 USA South 5th Place
2018 USA South 7th Place
2019 USA South 6th Place
2020 USA South 5th Place
2021 USA South 13th Place

Women
2006 GSAC Champions, GSAC Coach of the Year
2007 GSAC 2nd Place
2008 GSAC Champions, GSAC Coach of the Year
2009 GSAC 3rd Place
2010 GSAC 6th Place
2011 GSAC 4th Place
2012 USA South 4th Place
2013 USA South 4th Place
2014 USA South 3rd Place
2015 USA South 7th Place
2016 USA South 6th Place
2017 USA South 5th Place
2018 USA South 8th Place
2019 USA South 4th Place
2020 USA South 3rd Place
2021 USA South 5th Place