Harrogate, TN -- Lincoln Memorial University men's volleyball sophomore Tyler Hamm has been named the First Century Bank Scholar-Athlete of the Week following his accomplishments in competition, the classroom, and the community.
A Fresno, California native pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Business, Hamm enters his second season with the Railsplitters program. After playing libero during his freshman campaign, where he backed up team captain Zackary Zian and helped LMU secure its eighth consecutive Independent Volleyball Association Championship, Hamm transitions to the setter role under new head coach Connor Crawford. Through 25 sets played across eight matches, he has recorded nine digs and 0.36 digs per set while providing depth and flexibility on the court.
Hamm exemplifies academic excellence as an Academics Before Everything Scholar, an honor awarded to student-athletes who earn a term grade point average between 3.75 and 4.0. He has maintained a spot on the Dean's List every semester of his collegiate career while holding a cumulative 3.89 grade point average. Before attending Lincoln Memorial, he earned Academic Student of Distinction honors, four California Scholarship Federation selections, and three all-league honors.
Beyond his athletic and academic endeavors, Hamm actively serves the surrounding community and campus. He has volunteered with the Railsplitters men's volleyball team at the Claiborne Animal Shelter, coached youth volleyball, and continued mentoring middle school students on his own time after establishing the habit through a Fresno Christian high school program. On campus, Hamm participates in the Lincoln Memorial pickleball club, Baptist Christian Ministry, and serves on the leadership team for Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
