From the Sidelines: Tyler Lee’s Koen Kissinger

Published 10:15 pm Friday, June 5, 2020

With spring sports being canceled, the Tyler Morning Telegraph wants to profile East Texas seniors in those sports in a feature called “From the Sidelines”. If you’re an East Texas senior who competes in a spring sport and would like to be featured, fill out the following questionnaire and send it to sports@tylerpaper.com, along with a photo. Today’s featured male athlete is Tyler Lee’s Koen Kissinger.

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Name: Koen Kissinger

School: Robert E. Lee High School, Tyler

Parents names: Kyle and Sundi Kissinger

Sister: Kelli Kissinger

Sports you play: Baseball and golf

Plans after high school: Studying finance in college

What school are you considering and what major: Attending the University of Texas at Austin — McCombs School of Business — Finance/Actuarial Science/Accounting

Favorite song: Skeletons by Travis Scott

Favorite food: Green bean casserole

Favorite TV show: The Office

Favorite movie: Good Will Hunting

Who are your role models? My parents

Which coaches have had the most influence on you? Why? Coach James Boxley taught me the importance of work ethic and to be the best player I can always be. Coach Don Shirey for the need to make the best out of any situation by staying relaxed and focused. And Coach Chance Cotton for making fun a priority through confidence and competition.

Who is your favorite teacher? Josh Loeffler and his dedication to the student/teacher relationship. Witty and relatable. Go Pack Go!

Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Happy, healthy and successfully advising/supporting others in finance. Maybe owning my own business.

Something about myself that most people do not know: I made a hole-in-one at Crown Colony in Lufkin during my first varsity golf tournament as a freshman.

What will you miss most about high school sports? The atmosphere of practice and the bond we had as a team.