It is not always easy being a high school athlete. There are constant practices, the pressures of wearing a Wolves jersey, and lots of travel for tournaments in other cities. High school athletes are on a constant grind to be the best player they can possibly be.
Senior Tyler Womick makes it look easy. He played three different sports this school year, and has played volleyball and football throughout his high school career.
“I picked up soccer because my best friends were on the team. It was something to do,” said Womick.
“Something to do” for Womick consisted of hours upon hours practicing a sport he joined, just to be with his friends. He is not your typical high school athlete.
Most athletes complain about how sports and training takes away from their social life or affects their grades. However, he goes from making highlight reel catches as a wideout in the fall; to using the same hands to play goalie in the winter; to then leading the volleyball team in the spring. He does not seem to mind the busy schedule.
“Sports is what I love. I enjoy every second of it,” said Womick.
Womick is a machine that never sleeps. He finds a way to complete his school work, along with always showing up on the court and field. He is spoken about with high regards on and off the field by classmates and coaches.
“He has been a major part of the volleyball team this year. He plays 100 percent every game. He’s a great kid that we’ve been lucky to have these four years. I’d consider him one of the best volleyball players in Central Florida, so we’re really going to miss him next year,” said coach Cameron Stevens.
Womick, known for being a competitive athlete, was voted Most Athletic for the class of 2015’s senior superlatives. Despite having the opportunity, Womick says he will not play college sports, although college intramurals such as flag football is something he’s interested in.
He is not, however interested in coaching. Womick plans to dive into the business world after graduating college and compete an entirely new way. If he is as superb at being a stockbroker as he is at saving volleyballs, (Womick broke the all-time Wolves record for digs in a season with games still remaining in the regular season) he will probably become a millionaire.
“In every sport he plays he is always the hardest working player on the court or field. He is one of those people that can pick up anything and naturally do it well,” said teammate volleyball senior Tyler Howell.
Womick has been a model student-athlete for the Wolves the entirety of his high school career. He continues to lead the volleyball team towards a possible state championship.
At 20-3, they are undefeated in district play, losing only twice to the best team in Florida— Dr. Phillips High School. Will the third time be the charm for the Wolves against the Panthers in the state title game? Only time will tell.
Either way, Womick has led a spectacular run for men’s volleyball this spring. He is more than deserving of Class of 2015’s most athletic.