Class of 2021 - Class of 2025
Class of 2021
Keith Myers - Class of 1997
Keith Myers was a three-sport standout in Football, Wrestling, and Track & Field at Mercer High School.
Keith was a three-year letterwinner in football for head coach Frank Makarevich, playing nearly every down for all three seasons as a fullback, inside linebacker, and a member of special teams for the Mustangs. During his senior season, he led the team with 783 yards and 6 touchdowns on offense and added 118 tackles, 2 fumble recoveries, and 1 sack on defense. A 2-time team captain, Keith was an all-Mercer County Athletic Conference (MCAC) selection during his sophomore, junior, & senior seasons. He also received the “Half Helmet” award winner as the team’s Most Valuable Player at the conclusion of both his junior and senior seasons. Following his senior year, Keith was selected to participate in the West Penn Football Coaches Association All-Star Game and was named to the “Heralded 22” all-star team by the Sharon Herald.
Keith began his wrestling career with his triplet brothers Kyle and Kevin in 2nd grade. He was a 3-time Junior Olympic State Champion with a dual match record of 102-2 for coaches Rick Whenry and Eric Mount. During his freshman season, Keith helped lead the Mustangs to an undefeated dual match record, securing both a Mercer County Athletic Conference (MCAC) Championship and the Section 2 team title. During his senior season, he led the team in wins (32), pins (18), team points (81), fastest pin of the season (10 seconds) and had the highest grade point average (3.88). During his four (4) year career with head coach Keith DeGraaf, Keith achieved an overall dual match record of 109-22 and was the first member of the varsity wrestling program to take 1st place at the Seneca Valley Invitational in 4 consecutive seasons. A 3-time team captain, he received all-MCAC honors all four (4) seasons, won two (2) Section 2-AA titles, was a 2-time District 10 placewinner, and placed 4th at the Nortwest Regional tournament during his senior season. He also was named to the Pennsylvania State Wrestling Coaches Association All-State team for outstanding achievement in academics and wrestling in 1994.
Joining the Boys’ Track & Field team during his senior year, Keith earned a varsity letter as a sprinter competing in the 400 meter dash. He helped lead the Mustangs to a undefeated dual meet record (10-0) and a second consecutive MCAC Division II Championship. He was also a member of the 4 × 100 meter relay team that qualified for the District 10 Championships for head coach Rev. Dr. F. Stanley Keehlwetter.
Upon graduation from high school, Keith continued his wrestling career at Slippery Rock University. He earned two (2) varsity letters until his career was cut short due to an in-match injury. Following his wrestling career, Keith began competing in Powersports weightlifting competitions sponsored by the Natural Athlete Strength Association (NASA). He set and currently holds Junior Division state records in Tennessee in the curl (148.8 lbs), bench (413.4 lbs), deadlift (429.9 lbs), and total weight (992 lbs). Additionally, he has won two (2) NASA Powersports National Championships, in 2002 & 2003.
Keith has coached athletes in football, wrestling, and strength training. He assisted the Mercer wrestling program while attending Slippery Rock University and served as a linebacker and strength coach at McMinn County High School in Tennessee from 2003-2005. Since 2004, Myers has been a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) with a specialization in manual therapy, orthopedic fabrication, gate analysis, joint replacement, & sports medicine. He earned his Bachelor of Science and Master of Business Administration degrees from Bryan College. Consulting for flooring manufacturer Mohawk Industries during 2015 & 2016, Keith developed programs for pre-employment health screening & employee physical wellness that were implemented by the company nationwide. He has earned numerous awards, being named Clinic Director of the Year in 2008 by Benchmark Physical Therapy, the nation’s 3rd largest physical therapy company, and PTA of the year by the Tennessee Physical Therapy Association in 2017. He has also been awarded several community service awards and recognitions for his continued efforts in multiple charities. Currently serving as the Vice President of Operations at Ivy Rehab Network, Keith and his wife, Amanda, reside in Berlin, Pennsylvania with their two (2) children, Maverick and Ava.
