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oach DeVito: "Tyler is a fast and dynamic forward who has a knack for scoring goals. He will be a big part of our offense this season."
High School: Four-year starter as a forward in soccer program, earning all-conference recognition as a senior... also played golf for two years... member of two state tournament qualifers in soccer and two in golf... two-sport senior captain...
Other: Has played for Northeast United, Oakwood and World Class...
PERSONAL: born Tyler S. Jones September 27, 1994 ... Parents: Kristin and Stuart... Sister: Brittany... Brother: Brendan... Major:Sport & Leisure Management... Career Plans:Physical Therapy... Residence: Vernon...
CAREER STATISTICS
Year | GP | GS | Min- | Avg. | G | A | TP | Shots | GWG |
2015 | 17 | 15 | 1113 | 65.5 | 7 | 1 | 15 | 27 | 2 |
2014 | 15 | 14 | 1012 | 67.5 | 6 | 3 | 15 | 32 | 4 |
TOTAL | 32 | 29 | 2125 | 66.4 | 13 | 4 | 30 | 59 | 6 |
TYLER... REVEALED
Favorite aspect of my sport: The atmosphere of being with your teammates all the time and coming together like a family to accomplish your goals
Most difficult aspect of playing a sport in college: Staying focused on and off the field
Personal goal for the season: Stay healthy and stay focused
Favorite sport other than my own: Golf
My favorite moment playing sports: When you step onto the field before the game and picture playing and embracing the moment of being blessed enough to play soccer at a collegiate level.
My most overused phrase: Ha, Got him!
Biggest rival: Keene State
The biggest influence in my athletic career: My father
Dream job: Athletic trainer for a professional sports team
If I were a superhero my superpower would be: Seeing the future
Favorite athlete in my sport: Cristiano Ronaldo
Favorite movie quote: “Anything in life worth doing is worth overdoing. Moderation is for cowards.”
Favorite musical artist or song: Imagine Dragons
Most despised professional athlete: Luis Suarez
Pet peeve: Hypocrites
My life motto: Work to become, not to acquire
If I could describe myself in one word, it would be: Independent
In 10 years, I hope that I am not: Unable to support myself/family
If I won lotto, this is what I would do with the money: Pay off college and start supporting my family and myself for my future.
Longest time I’ve watched a Netflix series: Three hours straight
My largest cell phone bill: Haven’t really had a big cell phone bill
Biggest waste of time: Watching TV
Favorite smell: Smell of fresh cut grass
If I could go out on a date with a celebrity, the celebrity would be: Margot Robbie
Who’s on TV that shouldn’t be?: Charles Barkley
I can never get an answer to this question: Why is it that people say they 'slept like a baby' when babies wake up every two hours?
If I could travel anywhere in the world, it would be to: Australia
One thing or person I would bring if I was stranded on a deserted island: I would bring a boat to get off the island
This is impossible: Licking your elbow
Biggest adjustment to college life: Schedule balance of soccer and school
What I will take away from my college experience: Learning to get along with other people that I may not like
If I could change one thing in the world, it would be: Economy
My spirit animal: Wolverine
What I spent most of my time doing this past summer: Working and vacations
Deflategate: Did the punishment fit the crime? There should be no punishment because there’s no evidence, therefore he’s innocent.
Last person I hugged: Grandmother
Favorite TV show growing up: Zaboomafoo
Define success: Achieving your goals in life to better yourself as a human being and making your life better as a whole.
My happiest memory: The moment I stepped back onto the field after being out more than a year recovering from Mono and an immune system disorder.
If you had to move to a different state, where would you move?: South Carolina
What do you think is the single best decision you've made in your life so far? Playing soccer