July 20, 2011

Sun Devil men's golf coach Tim Mickelson was hired two days before his birthday. Check out the list below of his likes, dislikes, favorites and other random things and he is a fan of Five Guys, Hope Solo and Seinfeld.

Born: July 12, 1977
What's on my TV: I have three TV's in my family room. Usually two channels on sports and the other channel on a movie or comedy like Seinfeld.
What's in my iPod:  Mostly hip hop and alternative music
Favorite flicks: The Hangover, Top Gun, Tommy Boy, Police Academy 1
What I'm reading:  Decision Points (George W Bush)
Would love to trade places with: A soaring eagle so I can have a different perspective on life and the world we live in. 
First job: Rangepicker at Stardust Country Club in 1993-1995
Worst job: Never had bad job.
Dream job: Head Men's Golf Coach at Arizona State 
Best coach: Never had a bad one
Favorite fast food: Five Guys
If I wasn't coaching golf: Real Estate Development
Worst score while playing: 80-something
Favorite class: Business Law
Favorite athlete to watch in another sport: Hope Solo
Favorite city to visit: Kahuku, Hawaii
Favorite sports team: San Diego Chargers
Pet peeve: Way too many to name just one or five 
Funniest memory: I'm always laughing at myself. 
My hero: My parents and grandparents.  
My bucket list, top five: skydive, right all my wrongs, laugh like I've never laughed before, fly a supersonic jet, swim with dolphins
My dream date: Nice dinner with red wine during sunset, then a long walk on the beach with perfect conversation.
Favorite thing to do, other than golf: workout
Biggest sibling fight as kids:  Oddly enough, never fought with either.
What makes me proud as a coach:  Watching the type of people my players will become after four years at ASU.  
If I could have one wish come true, it would be: living without fear
Biggest fear: death
Good luck charm: don't have one.  I control my own destiny
If I could have anything in the world:  My own private, secluded island with bright white sand and perfect waves.  
Last taxi cab ride: Last week, ride from the airport
Best vacation:  Three-month trip around the world 
Favorite candy: Red Vines and Sour Patch Kids
Favorite color: Blue
Best friend: my brother
Pets: none at the moment
I have to have this to survive: family 
Best place to eat: Donovan's Steak and Chophouse
Best road trip:  Up and down the California coast.
Motto: Live life as if its your last.