Robbe Tarver enters his first season as interim head coach after being promoted in Spring 2023. It marks the fourth overall season for Tarver on the Aces coaching staff, having spent three season as assistant coach and associate head coach since joining in January 2020.

Prior to UE, Tarver spent three seasons as a volunteer assistant coach with the University of Louisville men's soccer program under current head coach John Michael Hayden and former head coach Ken Lolla. At Louisville, Tarver assisted in opposition scouting, daily operations of training, recruiting organization and travel coordination. 

Previous to joining the Cardinals, Tarver served as the assistant coach for three seasons at his alma mater, Centre College in Danville, Kentucky. During his tenure at Centre, Tarver served as the recruiting coordinator, and helped the Colonels capture their first Southern Athletic Association (SAA) Tournament Championship and the program's sixth conference championship crown overall in 2016. 

In his playing career, Tarver was a 2x captain for the Colonels, achieving all-conference and all-region honors. He was invited to the USL Combine in 2014 and spent a season playing in Costa Rica for JuventudEscazuceña. 

What Others Are Saying About Robbe Tarver

"I am so exited for Robbe and this opportunity. He has been such an instrumental piece to the recent success we have have had here at Louisville. Evansville is fortunate to be gathering such a quality individual and I look forward to seeing him continue to grow further in this profession"  - John Michael Hayden, Head Men's Soccer Coach, University of Louisville

"Robbe Tarver was a tremendous asset to our program throughout his time at Louisville. His tireless work ethic and strong character were the cornerstones of his impact. Robbe will be a great addition to Evansville and will help continue the strong tradition of the program."

- Ken Lolla, Former Head Men's Soccer Coach, University of Louisville