Height: 6-feet-5.
Weight: 180 pounds.
Age: 17.
Born: Aug. 7, 1992, in Denver.
High school sport: Volleyball (middle blocker, 2008 All-Colorado by The Denver Post).
Grade-point average: 3.6.
Class: Senior.
My favorite subject: Psychology.
My favorite athlete: Michael Jordan.
My favorite team: Nuggets.
What I listen to: It depends on my mood; before a game, it’ll probably be headbanger or rock ‘n’ roll; later, it may be more country or hip-hop.
The best thing on my training table: Steaks.
Prematch ritual: I listen to the same song on my iPod and kind of tune myself out, and wear some lucky items.
Time management tip: You just have to know what your priorities are — school comes first, then athletics, then use what’s left to have some fun.
Planned career: Undecided; will sign in November to play volleyball at Penn State.
My family: Parents Nancy and Mike, sister Katherine.
I would love to visit: Australia.
What I like most about high school sports: I love being able to play with buddies from school. Club volleyball is cool, but you don’t see them during the day.
What I like least about high school sports: I wish we had a few more matches against big rivals.
