- "I made Virginia Wesleyan my top choice because Virginia Wesleyan has the best facilities of any school that I looked at, and it felt like Virginia Wesleyan's professors, coaches, and administrators cared more than those at other schools."
- Selected VWC over Washington College (Md.), Swarthmore College, Haverford College, Loyola University (Md.), and Mt. St. Mary's University
2015-16 Academic All-State Team
2016 All-State First Team - Singles
2016 All-State First Team - Doubles
2015-16 ODAC All-Academic Team
2016 All-ODAC First Team - Singles
2016 All-ODAC First Team - Doubles
2014 All-ODAC Second Team - Singles
2013 All-ODAC Second Team - Doubles
Senior (2015-16): Posted a 13-4 mark in singles play while going 16-4 in doubles… Finished his career eighth in school history in singles victories (38) and fourth in doubles victories (52)… Went 6-0 at No. 5 singles, including a 6-2, 6-0 victory over No. 25 Washington and Lee on April 17… Spent the entire season at No. 2 doubles, defeating No. 25 Washington and Lee 8-2, while dropping a close 8-6 decision to No. 16 Wisconsin-Whitewater on March 25.
Junior (2014-15): Went 2-2 at No. 6 singles while spending the majority of his time in doubles action… Compiled a 14-4 record in doubles… Won his lone match at No. 1 doubles, an 8-1 victory over Emory & Henry College on March 8.
Sophomore (2013-14): Second team All-Old Dominion Athletic Conference honoree in singles… Compiled the third highest singles win total on the team with a 12-4 finish… 11-4 record at No. 5 is VWC's third best record at that flight.
Freshman (2012-13): Compiled a 15-7 overall doubles record, second best on the VWC team… Doubles record included a 3-0 mark at the No. 2 flight and a 9-4 finish at No. 3, all with partner Lawrence Hunter… Second highest win total in singles with a final 11-11 record, including 8-5 at No. 4.
Academic Accomplishments: Presidential Scholarship Award Recipient… Four-time Dean's List honoree.
Before VWC: Ranked as high as #9 in the state of Maryland by tennisrecruiting.net… Ranked as high as #670 nationally by tennisrecruiting.net… Ranked in the Mid-Atlantic by the USTA… Went undefeated for Tome School and earned MVP.
Personal: Son of Virginia and Robert Chang… Mother attended University of Maryland at Baltimore County and father attended University of Maryland… Has one sister: Sophie Chang.
Get to Know Tyler
- Enjoys listening to hip-hop artist NAS and spending vacation time in Hilton Head, S.C.
- Favorites include the book "Catch 22," the TV series "South Park," and the movie "The Hangover"
- A fan of NBA star Blake Griffin and the NFL's Washington Redskins football team.
- Self-description in 10 words or less: "like a boss."
- My favorite aspect of being an athlete is: "representing my school, community, and coaches."
- The part of your game you've improved most: "my consistency and decision-making."
- My personal athletic goal at VWC is: "to become the best that I can be"
- If you could spend a day with one famous person from any time period, who would it be and why?: "Roger Federer, because he seems really easy to get along with."
- If you could participate in a reality TV show, which one would it be and why?: "Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives because I like eating."
- What one superpower would you like to possess, and why?:" super speed because I would be able to get more done each day."
- The most important advice you have received is: "Believe" -- Coach Bill
