Born and raised in Wilmington, Ohio, Tyler played college tennis at Ohio Dominican University. Playing #1 in singles and doubles and becoming team captain both his junior and senior years . During his junior playing career, he also became nationally ranked in the U.S. and achieved a top 20 ITA Ranking both in singles and doubles.

Tyler has been coaching tennis for several years now. Started by working with several high level junior players, to then earning his position as the Assistant Coach for Wright State University (15'-17').

Currently, Tyler is the Head Coach and Director of Tennis at Wittenberg University since 2017.