As a junior (2010): Appeared in six matches, logging 155 minutes…Season-high three saves in 31 minutes of action at King (Sep. 29)…Played a season-high 45 minutes at St. Andrews (Oct. 23)…Made three saves in 33 minutes of play against Queens (Nov. 2) in the quarterfinal round of the Conference Carolinas Tournament.
Previous School: Attended Spartanburg Methodist College in Spartanburg, S.C.
High School: Graduated from Hunter Huss High School in Gastonia, N.C…Coached by Mike Pond…Three-time all-conference selection…2006 Co-Underclassman of the Year…Hunter Huss Athlete of the Year in 2007.
Personal: Full name is Tyler James Gibson…Born on June 16, 1989 in Gastonia, N.C…Son of Mike and Terri Gibson…Has one brother, Jeremy, and one sister, Tracy…Brother Jeremy played soccer for two years (2002-2003) at Spartanburg Methodist…Majoring in physical education…Plans to attend graduate school…2011 Conference Carolinas Spring Presidential Honor Roll…All-Conference Carolinas Academic team.
More about Tyler: Favorite midnight snack: Doritos…Favorite movie: “Dumb & Dumber”…Favorite musical artist: Wiz Khalifa…Favorite song: “Juicy” by Biggie Smalls…Favorite sports teams: Carolina Panthers, North Carolina Tar Heels, Atlanta Braves, DC United…Favorite athletes: Michael Jordan, Tim Howard of Everton FC…Tyler can’t imagine a week without: “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air”…Tyler’s advice to kids: “Work hard, play harder”….Favorite food: Mexican…Favorite sports other than soccer: Football, basketball…Best advice Tyler has ever been given: “Quick feet, steady hands”.
