VYPE: Ryder, what grade are you in and what sports do you play?
Ryder Tidwell: I’m a sophomore and I play soccer, track and football.
VYPE: What teammate has left the biggest impression on you and why?
RT: Probably Brayden Rodriguez. He’s a good person and leader. I feel like Brayden had taught me respect for others and just how to run the ball he is always doing something good.
VYPE: Who inspires you and why?
RT: Jesus, he died on the cross for my sins and why would I want to do nothing with my life when I could live my life to full potential in Jesus name.
VYPE: Who is your favorite teacher from any grade and why?
RT: Coach Landrum is my favorite because he is super wise and doesn’t care just about the game, he cares about the lessons we learn during workouts and during football season.
VYPE: What is your favorite part about representing your high school as an athlete?
RT: My favorite part about being an athlete for Mannford is definitely the pep here because they have respect and the family I have here.
VYPE: What has your sport taught you that makes you a better person?
RT: Love. I know that might sound weird but the love for my team and coaches because I would die on the field for my brothers.
VYPE: Here is your chance to give a shoutout or say thank you to anyone you wish.
RT: My mom and dad they have always been there even though they have never been athletes they always support my grind of working out everyday they feed me, I have a roof over my head, a bed to sleep in, a car, and a loving family they are my always there and then there is my uncle he has always supported me. He pays for my camps even when i don’t ask him to. he came to every game he has taught be tons of life lessons to.
