We recently started a new series called "Getting AQuainted With…" as a way for our fans to get to know our Aquinas head coaches on a few professional topics and through some more light-hearted questions.
Name: Charlie Tapp
Hometown: St Paul, Minnesota
Alma Mater / Year / Major: Monroe High School 1969
What is your favorite thing about being a head coach at Aquinas? Being able to do something to give back to a sport I've been part of my entire life. Watching young athletes change and learn to become responsible adults.
What is your top memory from your time at AQ? Winning the 2014 WHAC Championship tournament in a huge upset
Your favorite:
Musical artist/band? The Beatles
Movie? Shawshank Redemption
TV Show? Seinfeld
Meal? Chicken Parmesan
Restaurant? The Venetian, Las Vegas, Nevada
Sports team (non AQ)? Minnesota Vikings
What have you been watching during quarantine? First 48 / Curb Your Enthusiasm
What is something about you that would surprise most people? I own and drive a drag race car
What is your hidden talent?Playing the drums
If you could go on vacation anywhere and price was not a factor, where would you go? Alaska
What would you be if you weren't a coach? Bowling Pro Shop operator
What is/would be your go-to karaoke song? You're kidding, right?
What was your first job? Bus Boy at Lee's Village Inn, St Paul, Mn.
Who is the most famous person you've met? Chuck Yeager. Although Harry Truman patted me on the head when I was a little boy
If resources and time weren't factors, what would you like to cross off your bucket list? Flying in the Space Shuttle
Previous "Getting AQuainted With" entries:
June 1: Brian Morris
June 3: Doug Seites
June 5: Jordan Permoda
June 8: Brad Koch
June 10: Lewis Robinson
June 12: Michael Crane
June 15: Adam Antor
