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Andy Tysz

Head Weightlifing Coach
E-mail:  atysz@nmu.edu
Telephone:  906-227-1748
At USOEC since:  2007

Andy Tysz grew up in New Port Richey, Fla. Tysz is a former football player and javelin champion.

Tysz evolved through USA Weightlifting's Mentor/Apprentice Coach Program in  Colorado Springs, Colo. from 2002-2003 and went on to become USA Weightlifting's Regional Coach in Crown Point, Ind. from 2004 to 2007.

He graduated from University of South Florida with a bachelor’s of science degree in Secondary Physical Education in 1992. He also received his master's degree in Sports Administration from Valparaiso University in 2007

He enjoys philately, cycling and weightlifting in his free time.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Bronze medalist at NACACI Championships 1998
Fifth place at the Pan American Championships 2001
Particpant at the Pan American Championships 2002
Selected at team captain for Pan American Championships 2001