Tyler Skinner '22 Recruiting Profile

I am an outgoing, enthusiastic, energetic athlete. I am looking for a team that is close knit and competitive that I can be a contributing teammate on. I am a leader and a great role model. I LOVE to compete! Although sprint Free is my strength at this time, I am very well rounded and I enjoy competing in events of all strokes and distances. I am coachable and look forward to continued improvements in the pool.

I am 6'2" tall and weigh 190 pounds with 11% body fat. My wingspan is 75 inches and my vertical jump is 35 inches. 

My strengths are individual and relay sprint Free events. So far this season I have swam 3 unofficial best times, 2 in the 50m Free and 1 in the 100 Back. These times were achieved during a practice, unsuited and unshaven but it's great to know that I continue to get better even with the restrictions because of Covid. My fastest 50m Free time is 25.62 (unofficial). I competed at Speedo Eastern National Championships (50/100/200/400m Free) and Ontario Provincials (50/400m Free) in the Spring of 2019. This past season I was able to qualify for Ontario Provincials and Eastern Nationals in the 50 Free before the sudden end of season due to Covid. I hold the men's 13/14 50 SCM Breast club record (MUSAC). Currently I am ranked 42nd (50 LCM Free) and 64th (100 LCM Free) in CANADA for 15 year old men. I have been competing for the past 10 years. 

I was Co-Captain and a Starter on the Junior Varsity Volleyball team (Power Hitter/Setter) and would be open to being a double sport student-athlete. I am on the high school swim team and am an assistant coach. I qualified for OFSAA in the 100 and 200 Free as well as the 4x100 Free Relay.

I am enrolled in Academic level courses and have been in the French Immersion program since I was 5. I look forward to finishing high school with an Extended French certificate. I am enjoying high school and look forward to the next few years being involved in sports teams and extracurricular activities. 

"Tyler is a hard working, well rounded athlete. When he sets a goal, he shows true grit to achieve the goal that he has set his mind to. He recovers well from disappointment and learns from his mistakes. He is a GREAT competitor." Bev Wicks (Swim Coach)

"Tyler is developing into a mature and respectful athlete and young man. Tyler is a pleasure to coach and his competitive drive is SECOND TO NONE. I have no doubt that Tyler will continue to develop into an excellent swimmer, teammate and all around person." Brian Guerriero (Swim Coach)

"He is an extremely talented swimmer and he hones exceptional leadership qualities." "He is a responsible and hard working individual. He displays enthusiasm and initiative." "Tyler shines as a positive and inclusive leader. He is a valuable member of our community and he is an amazing role model. " Julia Yates (Swim Coach)

"Tyler has an excellent attitude. He is consistently positive, which I think is part of what helps him excel as an athlete. He is also a team player. He is quite mature for his age-he is aware of others and what motivates them, so he functions well as part of a team. He is also freakishly powerful." Christine Moore (Volleyball Coach)

My updated times can be found at: https://www.swimrankings.net/index.php?page=athleteDetail&athleteId=4797523

Professional race videos can be found at: http://www.sharperaquaticimage.ca/swimmers/tyler-skinner---musac.html