Personal: Born Kyle Matthew Mantick on Aug. 24, 1987…Son of Dennis and Debby Mantick…Has a younger sister, Kelly…Enjoys playing ping-pong, physical fitness and playing Nintendo Wii…Chose Ashford over Monmouth College, Illinois College, Grand View University, Olivet Nazarene University, Eastern Illinois University and Luther College...Also a member of the NAIA national championship-qualifying men's soccer team as a midfielder.

Major: Sports and Recreation Management.