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Episode 6: Ty Tomlin - Lebanon High School Dean of Students & Head Football Coach

June 28, 2020 • Jason Bolen

Dean of Students and Head Varsity Football Coach of Lebanon (OR) High School Ty Tomlin joins the podcast to discuss his college football playing career at the University of Oregon as well as leading the 2016 Lebanon football team to it's first ever state championship. Jason asks Ty to compare today's college recruiting process to his days as a player, and they talk about what makes high school sports so important for today's youth. Ty also shares about his journey from a walk-on college player to earning a scholarship on the #2 team in the nation and the friendships he developed with athletes like Joey Harrington, Justin Wilcox, and former Oregon coach Mike Bellotti. This episode is a great listen for sports fans, athletes, and the parents of young athletes.