The Pilot Rock School District has hired Tyler Zyph as its new athletic director.
Zyph is starting his fourth year working at Pilot Rock Jr/Sr High School where he is a PE/Health teacher. During his tenure at the district, he has coached cross country, boys’ basketball and track.
Zyph said he believes he brings a unique perspective to the athletic department because he has been a teacher within the school for three years and coached a sport every season.
“The last few years I have built great relationships with our student athletes, parents, teachers and the Pilot Rock community,” Zyph said. “I feel it will be a smooth transition into the position due to the several years of experience I have coaching in Pilot Rock. I want to create a positive environment for our coaches and student athletes to thrive.”
Zyph attended Eastern Oregon University where he completed his master’s in education. During his time at EOU, he was an accomplished athlete for the Mountaineers track and field team. Zyph completed his student teaching at Hermiston High School and Sunridge Middle School (Pendleton) and worked as a teacher at Clara Brownell Middle School (Umatilla) for three years before joining the Pilot Rock School District teaching and coaching staff.
The Rockets have started fall practices and games begin next week.
