Shane Tyree
Lake Howell High School
Impact Statement
Tyree’s love of tennis started young. He continues to excel on and off the court.
Biography
“Shane Tyree, who never even played tennis before he was 12 years old, has shown that discipline and effort can make up for a late start,” said NHSCA executive director Bob Ferraro. “The NHSCA is proud to honor Shane Tyree as the National High School Senior Boys Tennis Athlete of the Year.”
Tyree climbed the Florida tennis ladder of success year-by-year and made his way to stand upon the podium as champion in his senior season. Starting to play tennis at a rather late age for the sport, 12, Tyree quickly caught on and earned a spot as the No. 3 player on the Lake Howell High team as a freshman. A year later as a sophomore Tyree became the school’s No. 1 player and one year later found himself at the state meet. As a senior, Tyree took the final step in a lesson in learning, by claiming the Florida Class 3A singles title.
Tyree attended and played tennis at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College in Georgia. After graduating he went to the University of Florida, where he served as a volunteer coach.
Tyree is now the Tennis Director at the Tchefuncta Country Club in Louisiana.
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