Men's Tennis

Student-Athlete Spotlight: Tyler Nelson, UW-Whitewater

Each week during the 2024-25 academic year, the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) will feature two student-athletes (one male and one female) from one of its eight institutions for a “Student-Athlete Spotlight” Q & A segment. The segments will be posted every Thursday and individuals are selected by the institution. The WIAC Student-Athlete Spotlights are presented by Culver's.

Name:  Tyler Nelson
Institution:  UW-Whitewater
Hometown (High School):  Waunakee, Wis. (Waunakee High School)
Year in school:  Junior
Sport:  Men's Tennis
Major:  Physics
Minor:  Mathematics

Why did you choose UW-Whitewater?
I liked the school and what it had to offer.
 
What other clubs/organizations on campus are you involved in?
I’m the captain of a collegiate esports team.

What do you like most about competing in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and being a NCAA Division III student-athlete?
I like the team atmosphere, and the people I get to train and compete with.
 
What is your favorite…
Menu item from Culver’s?  Buffalo Tenders
Flavor of the Day from Culver’s?  Chocolate Volcano
Non-Athletic Spot on Campus?  University Center
TV Show?  A Series of Unfortunate Events
Holiday?  Christmas
Food?  Steak
Animal?  Koala
Smartphone App?  Spotify
Musical Group or Artist?  Sleep Token
Professional Sports Athlete or Team?  Roger Federer
Vacation Spot?  Mountains in Colorado
 
What is your greatest sports moment? 
Clinching against Pomona freshman year.
 
What is your favorite thing to do off the court/field with your teammates?
Doing anything off the court with teammates is fun.
 
Who is someone that you look up to?
My parents.
 
Do you have any words of advice for younger/upcoming student-athletes?
Enjoy the time you have competing, it won't last forever.
 
One word that describes you?
Relaxed.
 
What is your dream job? 
Working in private physics research.
 
A non-athletic talent that you have is?
Drumming.

Do you have any pre-game/pre-event superstitions or rituals? If so, what are they?
I always listen to music before a match, it helps me relax and focus.
 
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