Height: 5-feet-11
Weight: 140 pounds
Age: 17. Born: March 15, 1989, in Pueblo.
High school sports: Golf (Class 4A Southern Region winner, shot 72 to win by nine shots) and volleyball (middle hitter).
Grade-point average: 3.2
Class: Junior
My favorite subject: Environmental science
My favorite athlete: Michelle Wie. It’s amazing how young she is and the level she plays at.
My favorite team: Avalanche. I love hockey.
What I listen to: Classic rock and some alternative.
The best thing on my training table: Peanut butter and banana wrap.
Prematch ritual: It’s usually different every time. I have no ritual.
Time management tip: You have to eliminate the luxuries. I usually see less of friends and stay after school to get help from teachers.
Planned career: Considering the mortuary business.
My family: Parents David and Shelly; brother Tyler.
I would love to visit: I just like the Rocky Mountains.
What I like most about high school sports: The adrenaline rush when you know you’re doing good. It’s good for self-esteem.
What I like least about high school sports: One thing with golf that bothers me is how the season is always cold.
Preps
The Denver Post recognizes a female and male student-athlete of the week. At the end of the school year, 10 finalists will be chosen. Ultimately, The Post and The Denver Athletic Club will select one boy and one girl as student-athletes of the year, and a substantial donation will be made to a local charity in their names.
