(By Jake Marcus ’24, staff writer)
On the field he is a record holder, off the field he holds a higher standard in the classroom.
Tim Ervey is a graduate student of the physical therapy program, along with being a five-year member of the football team and two-year captain.
Ervey has many accomplishments in his memorable years at LVC, but being part of the growing success of the team has meant the most to him.
“The progress that the program has made since my freshman year to now, we were 3-7 and now we have our first winning record in 10 years,” he said.
Ervey has been a selfless, team-first leader ever since he enrolled at LVC. Holding the school record for most rushing yards in a game – 271 yards – he just thinks of it as an accolade.
“Building the culture of Dutchmen football is probably the biggest accomplishment,” he said.
Along with his impressive performance on the field, he has even better numbers in the classroom. Ervey was named to the MAC Academic Honor Roll for all five years, completing 21 credits in the spring of his sophomore year to graduate a year early and work towards his doctorate in physical therapy.
He credits his professionalism and time management skills to the physical therapy program which has led to a dream job opportunity. Ervey’s clinical is at True Sports, an athletics-based physical therapy clinic operating out of Champs Sports in Lebanon, PA.
“I am trying to pursue a career in sports physical therapy,” he said. “This is a great opportunity in my clinical rotation to learn how to treat athletes.”
Ervey’s time at LVC has gone too fast. His advice for incoming students is to enjoy it while it lasts.
“Throughout high school I put a lot of pressure on myself both in the classroom and on the field,” he said. “It goes by way too quick to not enjoy it.”
He will be missed by his teammates and peers but has left a lasting impression on both, with his leadership skills and knowledge of how to navigate the busy life of a Dutchman.