Edmond Santa Fe High School’s TJ Beck has built his varsity soccer career on accountability, versatility and a quiet edge of confidence that reflects both his upbringing and his work ethic. A right wing and right wing-back for the Wolves, he embraces the physical and mental demands of covering the full length of the field while helping set the tone for a team he describes as “like a family.”
Beck said what he values most at “The Fe” is the way teammates hold one another to a high standard every day. “Everyone is willing to work, compete, and be accountable. We trust each other, and it is like a family,” he said.
That culture has shaped how he approaches his role on the field, where he is expected to contribute on both sides of the ball. As a winger and wing-back, Beck said the most difficult part is the constant physical demand, but he enjoys having the chance to influence the match defensively and in the attack.
Coming into the new season, Beck points to his confidence on the ball as his biggest area of improvement. He spent the offseason honing his dribbling and ball control, work he said has helped him play faster and make better decisions under pressure.
That growth showed in one of his favorite moments, a rivalry win over Edmond North. In that match, Beck scored a goal and took pride in supporting the team “in all areas of the match.”
Beck credits his father, a retired member of the military, as his biggest inspiration. He said his dad taught him discipline, effort and “doing things the right way,” lessons that have guided him through challenges in soccer and life.
In the classroom, history is his favorite subject, a passion that traces back to Mrs. Stanley, his fourth-grade teacher at a Department of Defense school overseas. At Santa Fe, he said he enjoyed Coach Lewis’ chemistry class because she kept it fun and engaging.
Beck stays busy beyond the soccer program, competing in cross country and track and participating in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. He said being part of multiple activities helps him stay disciplined and competitive throughout the year.
In his free time, he enjoys running, reading history and spending time outdoors hiking and camping, while making time for friends and family when he is not training. As a self-described military kid who moved often growing up, Beck said athletics have taught him how to handle adversity, work within a team and stay consistent, and that soccer has always helped him find his place in new communities.
