It’s easy to throw out superlatives when talking about Greater Latrobe linebacker and Penn State football commit Alex Tatsch. Four star recruit. First-Team All-State. No. 201 on Rivals Top 250 Prospect Rankings. No. 272 on ESPN’s Top 300 for the Class of 2025.
What might get lost in all the buzz, though, is his natural ability as a leader.
Tatsch is the oldest of three brothers. His middle brother, Andy, plays wide receiver and defensive back and picked up an offer from WVU over the summer. His youngest brother, Tony, might be the fastest of the three.
While anyone with siblings knows just how competitive life can be—especially in a hyper-athletic family like the Tatsch’s—Andy said that his relationship with his older brother is nothing but uplifting. Alex doesn’t just help Andy prepare for the rigor of life as a Power Four prospect. He also helps Andy learn by example, setting a standard for him to live up to when mentoring their youngest brother in turn.
“Definitely always pushing ourselves. Like if Alex is in the weight room, I don’t want him to outwork me. Lifting my little brother Tony up, trying to be a role model,” Andy Tatsch said. “He’s really just paving the way for me. It’s helping out a lot.”
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Alex Tatsch’s senior season hasn’t gone anything like he might’ve hoped. He underwent shoulder surgery in January to repair a torn labrum, which threw a wrench in his offseason workouts. His shoulder troubles flared up again toward the end of September, forcing him to miss two games. After he met with doctors the weekend of October 4, they decided to shut him down for the season and proceed with another round of surgery.
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When asked about the example he sets for his brothers, Tatsch expressed his frustration at not being able to take the field alongside them. He also displayed a productive mindset, though, saying that leadership gives him a chance to make the best of a heart wrenching situation before he gets to Penn State.
“It’s tough watching them being on the sidelines. I just give them as much support as I can and do whatever I can to help,” Tatsch said. “Sucks not being able to help on the field, but stuff happens and you’ve just gotta make the most of what you can do.”
