Tyler Birkel '26 Recruiting Profile

Hi, my name is Tyler Birkel,  I am a junior at Shorewood High School, class of 2026' and I participate in multiple sports (Track, Baseball, Soccer, and Basketball).  As a child athlete, I realized early on that I was faster than most of my teammates.  This realization led me to focus my athleticism on track and field.  I've been on the varsity track team since I was a freshman running in many single and relay races.  As a sophomore, I decided to try long jump and quickly realized this was another area of strength for me.  I qualified for indoor state and ended my season with a long jump PR of 20’6 .  I am also dedicated to my AAU track club team and the coaches who have trained me to excel in my events. I give my best effort in everything I do pushing myself both in the classroom and on the track.  Balancing track and my studies has taught me to be organized, and manage my time and focus while maintaining a good GPA. I'm excited to keep improving and bring my dedication to the next level to become a better track athlete with hopes of competing at a collegiate level.