Tyler Birdwell will be helping with operations as an intern under director of facilities and events Ben Shannon. Birdwell, an exercise science and physical education major, is from Red Boiling Springs, Tenn. where he graduated high school in 2006.

A four-year letter-winner in baseball and golf at Red Boiling Springs High School, Birdwell attended Volunteer State Community College for two years prior to transferring to TTU. He will help oversee field maintenance for all athletic facilities and will assist with game management.