Tracey Tampellini

SOMERSET ACADEMY KEY HIGH SCHOOL In two years of varsity football, he had 1,735 passing yards & 18 TDs, along with 1,414 rushing yards & 13 TDs. During his varsity career, he gathered 3,269 total yards, averaging 172 yards a game and had 31 total TDs. Currently holds the school record for: Rushing yards in a game. Passing yards in a game. Rushing yards in a season. Passing yards in a season. Rushing TDs in a season. Passing TDs in a season. Was ranked 101st in Florida for rushing yards his senior year, totaling 1,105 rushing yards. Was ranked 124th in Florida for total yards his senior year, with 2,081 total yards. PERSONAL INFORMATION Currently undecided on major. Son of Michelle & Trace Tampellini WHAT ARE THE REASONS YOU CHOSE TO ATTEND LINFIELD? I loved the way the coaches preached manhood to me when making my college decision. I didn’t just think what place would make me the best athlete, but where could I go to become a better man and I feel like Linfield is the place to do that. WHAT DOES BEING A STUDENT-ATHLETE AT LINFIELD MEAN TO YOU? I feel like being a student-athlete is very important because it helps you take on two very important priorities at the same time and helps you understand the balance in things which I think is a very important life lesson to know. HOW HAS PARTICIPATING IN SPORTS MADE YOU A BETTER PERSON? Sports have always calmed me and they have been my peaceful place, but I think it has made me a better person by helping me understand the value of teamwork and having people around you to help you get better and grow. WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN 10 YEARS? In 10 years, I see myself as a better man, a successful man that is out in the world making a small difference in the world everyday exhibiting kindness and mindfulness to the world and just striving to be better.