Athlete of the Week: Tyler Beckwith
Tyler Beckwith
Name: Tyler Beckwith
Sport: Tennis
Grade: 12
Past Accomplishments:
Tyler was a four year senior and played two years in the top five for the tennis team.
Coach Irvin’s Quote:
“Tyler is a smart and talented tennis player. He has tremendous technique and is an extremely hard worker.”
Eagle Eye: How did you first get involved in this sport?
Tyler Beckwith: “I joined the tennis team my freshman year because I wanted to play a sport in high school and my cousin played when he was in high school so I thought it would be fun.”
EE: What other sports do you play?
TB: “Golf”
EE: Favorite college sports team?
TB: “Penn State”
EE: Favorite professional athlete?
TB: “Nikita Pavlychev (plays hockey for Penn State)”
EE: Who is your hero? Why?
TB: “My hero would have to be Ben Delbaggio. Why? It’s because he’s the Arch Duke of Logan Beverage duh.”
EE: Favorite band /musician?
TB: “Led Zepplin”
EE: Favorite movie/show?
TB: “Taxi Driver”
EE: Favorite food?
TB: “Steak – Medium Rare”
EE: What advice would you give younger athletes?
TB: “Set goals for yourself and work at those goals. Also, play in the offseason because that’s where you really improve.”
EE: What are your future goals?
TB: “My future goal is to be as good at karate-chopping as Sensi Baggs is.”
Hello my name is Kevin Lehner. I am a senior at Tyrone. I will be writing the Athlete of Week articles and I will be helping out with sports highlight...
