ICCC: Competed two years for the Tritons, helping lead Iowa Central Community College to a third-place national finish at the NJCAA tournament in 2004.
High School: Lettered five times for Coach Tim Wishand at Rapic City Stevens High ... Was a three-time state champion ... An injury his senior year kept him out of the state meet ... Also played baseball for Post 320, earning all-star honors his senior year as a left fielder.
Personal: Tucker J. Michels was born February 5, 1985 in Rapid City, SD ... The son of Steve and Laurie Michels ... Has one brother, Tanner ... Enrolled in university studies.