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Tyler Deshields
Tyler Deshields

Tyler DeShields M'24

Athletic Coaching graduate student

The tradition and history of the University are prestigious. I wanted to be apart of that and pursue excellence both on and off the field.

Education

B.A., Criminal Justice and Criminology, The University of Akron

M.A., Criminal Justice, Sul Ross State University 

M.Ed in Athletic Coaching, The University of Mount Union

Hometown

Beloit, Ohio

Exciting Career

My ultimate career goal is to play professional football and once I’m finished playing, I'd like to become either a Quarterback coach or Offensive Coordinator at the collegiate level. I've been playing football since my undergraduate days, and I want to provide the same experience I had to other students. 

Why Mount Union's M.Ed Program?

The tradition and history of the University are prestigious. I wanted to be apart of that and pursue excellence both on and off the field. As a team member of Mount Union's football team, my aspirations are big. Therefore, I wanted a degree that would allow me to continue achieving my goals as an athlete while I guide other people to achieve their own goals--academic and athletic. Through Mount Union's athletic coaching program, I've been able to explore my own coaching ideologies and challenge those I've formed throughout my life.

Student-Athletic Career

While an undergraduate student I played on Akron's football team and saw action in 5 games over 3 years. During my time at Sul Ross State, I started as Quarterback for two seasons, holding game statistic records in passing yards, total yards, passing and total touchdowns. While at Sul Ross State I also received the Offensive Player of the Week award twice during the 2022 season. My football career is extensive and I wanted to continue my journey as a student-athlete at Mount Union. I believe that being a student-athlete has made me a more disciplined professional enhancing my skillset.