Samford University Athletics

Junior (2010-11): Saw limited action in the spring dual-match season . . . finished the campaign with identical 1-0 records in both singles and doubles play . . . tallied his singles victory on court No. 3 . . . paired with teammate Michael Browder in doubles play and competed at the No. 1 position . . . earned his second varsity letter.
 
Sophomore (2009-10): Competed solely in doubles play for the Bulldogs and finished the dual-match season with a 2-5 record . . . teamed with Joe Hunsicker to earn a 1-5 doubles mark, while pairing with Scott Foster to defeat Gadsden State’s combination of Daniel Little/Ryan Wilson on court No. 2 in a dual match held Feb. 14, at the Samford Tennis Complex . . . earned his first varsity letter.
 
Freshman (2008-09): Transferred to Samford after spending the season at the University of Cincinnati.
 
High School: Competed at Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy and won the Ohio State Championship title as a senior . . . finished his prep career with a pair of victories against 3-star opponents . . . also earned varsity letters in both football and basketball.
 
Personal: Born Oct. 18, 1988 . . . parents are Lynn and Merrill Shidler . . . majoring in finance.
 
ONE-ON-ONE WITH SHIDLER
Person you would most like to meet: Tim Tebow
Favorite movie: “Rudy”
Favorite cartoon character: former Samford tennis player Carl Abalos
Favorite actor: Mark Wahlberg
Favorite song: “Sing Like Me” by Chris Brown