Tyler Verotto

Tyler Verotto a junior guard at East Catholic High School is the featured Athlete of the Week. Tyler has completed his first season in the Drive4Stardum program . He had a very productive spring/summer. Tyler played really well from the start of season and had an exceptional finish. Tyler came into his own this summer during the U-16 Division I nationals in Orlando, FL where he made a name for himself. He was very impressed in every game. Throughout the national tournament Tyler averaged 23 points a game as he did this against some of the best teams in the country. He scored in a variety of ways and made things look very easy in front of coaches from throughout the country. I believe he has his best game against the team from Indiana that had four players that were being recruited by big time Division I teams.  

This fall Tyler continued to showcase his talent as played really well averaging 18 points per game during the Columbus Day Challenge tournament. During this event he showed that he was capable of doing other many things in addition to scoring. He rebounded the ball (6 rebounds per game) and set others up as he drove to the basket for assist (4). Most importantly he played solid defense against the other teams main scorer. One of Tyler's brightest moments during the tournament came when he stole the ball and went up for a two handed dunk. The dunk came at the right time as it sparked a 12-2 run and college coaches took notice. Eventually Drive4Stardum won the game and Tyler poured in 22 points. In my opinion, this dunk solidified Tyler status as a legitimate college prospect.

In addition to participating in tournaments during the spring, summer and fall Tyler Verotto participated in the Drive4Stardum fall ball program and worked with a personal trainer. This was done in an effort to bulk up his frame and work on various intangibles that he wanted to improve upon. His workout regiment was intense, he worked with the personal trainer two or three times a week and played in his fall league in addition to commiting to the fall ball programs for twelve weeks. This was done to prepare him for his high school season at East Catholic. In my opinion I believe that every time Tyler enters the gym you could see the progression in ability. The work that he has put in has proved to me that he wants to compete against the best and his willingness to challenge himself in every way possible has been remarkable. I can honestly say that Tyler is mentally prepared to take on a leadership role within the team and East Catholic go to guy this year.

Drive4Stardum is proud of Tyler's efforts and will provide updates on his success as the high school season progresses.