Today CFC features class 2013 star tackle from Stittsville, Ontario, Tyler Young. Tyler began playing football in the summer of 2009 with the Ottawa Myers Riders.
Tyler Young
Positions:
Left/Right Tackle
Height/Weight:
6’7, 295 lbs
Teams:
Sacred Heart Huskies (high school)
Ottawa Myers Riders (junior varsity/varsity)
Bell Warriors (peewee/bantam)
Team Ontario East
Commitment:
None
Consideration:
Ottawa, St. Mary`s, Acadia, McMaster, Syracuse, Open
Class:
2013
In 2009, Tyler started his football career with the Ottawa Myers Riders football program (OVFL) as well as with the Bell Warriors. That summer, the Riders won the peewee OVFL provincial championship. Tyler played for the peewee Bell Warriors in the fall of 2009. The Warriors were the peewee NCAFA”B” cup finalists that season.
For the last two seasons, the standout played bantam NCAFA with the Warriors. In 2010, Tyler was part of the finalist West all-star NCAFA team while in 2011 he was on the all-star NCAFA championship team.
Additionally, the star tackle has been a Super Elite Camp Prospect for two straight seasons (2010-2011). In 2010, Tyler participated in the Football University (FBU) Toronto Camp and was invited to FBU Top Gun.
Most recently, Tyler experienced one of the main highlights of his football career. He was selected to Team Ontario East and got the opportunity to participate in the Football Canada Cup in Lethbridge, Alberta. The other highlight was winning the Ontario Varsity championship in his first year of playing football (2009).
Former university, CFL and NFL star Pat Woodcock is Tyler’s trainer but he is also one of the main influences in the young player’s football career.
“He has achieved things in his life that I wish to do when I’m older,” adds Tyler. “Pat turned his focus to helping people live stronger, healthier, and happier, and to helping other athletes reach their highest levels of competitive success.”
Along with Woodcock, the Warriors standout’s parents have been a source of motivation and encouragement.
“Everything that our family has in our lives is from the hard work and dedication that they put forth,” explains Tyler. “I can appreciate that you must work hard to earn things.”
“I would like to thank them for all of the time and effort that they have given me to pursue my goal of playing university football.”
Also, his sister Kaitlyn (a member of the Laurentian basketball “Lady Vees” team) has been a positive influence.
“Kaitlyn has always encouraged me to work hard to reach my goals,” adds Tyler.
Off the field, Tyler is active in his community. He has volunteered with the Knights of Columbus for two years during their annual Christmas tree sale. Additionally, he was involved with the Caring and Exchange Christmas Exchange in 2010. He worked alongside Woodcock in helping needy families and gives them the opportunity to enjoy a nice Christmas meal.
After high school is completed, the star player would like to continue helping out his community. At university, he would like to study either criminology or physical education. However, there are additional goals he would like to meet.
“I would like to exceed in all of my classes as well as enjoy the program that I am in,” says Tyler. “I would achieve this by maintaining good grades while playing university football while maintaining good health and fitness.”
“I would like to succeed in as well as be satisfied in my career of choice.”
As for the lessons learned in football, the star tackle knows that he make some sacrifices and put in hard work to achieve his goals. He has learned many skills that he applies to everyday life.
“A player cannot accomplish things by themselves, we work better in teams,” comments Tyler. “Competition makes you better and after competing with someone else in defeat or honor you have to be able to respect your opponent in the will to try.”
“Play to your strengths: know what you are good at, and where your advantage lies.”
Video of Tyler’s Football Highlights:
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