TRAINING :

• 2003-2005 :  Trained & Coached by former professional player from Mexico ... developed strong technical skills.
• 2006-2007 : Trained & Coached by former IU National Championship player and defender, Tommy Keenan ... developed strong tactical and defensive position specific skills.

INVITATIONS :

• 2004 : Selected by Samba Cleveland to guest play at Dana Cup (Denmark) and Gothia Cup (Sweden)
• 2008 : Selected by the #5  U16 team to guest play in NY Invitational Tournament.

CAMPS/ODP :

• 2005 and 2006 :  Attended IU summer Camp.
• 2006 : Indiana State ODP.  Elected to pursue college opportunities through summer camps in lieu of ODP thereafter believing more opportunities would exist for Defenders. 
• 2007 :  Attended North Carolina summer Camp.  One of two high school sophomores in camp to play in All-Star game for Villa Real Junior Director.
• 2008 :  Attended UAB summer Camp.  Only All-Star to score against UAB college team.

CLUB :

• Defensive mainstay for team that won multiple, highest division Tournament Championships at  Vulcan Cup and Germantown Invitational. 
• Joined CUSC in 2008.

HIGH SCHOOL :

• 2006 : Freshman Starter for JV at center midfield.  Team 8-0-1.
• 2007 - 2008:  Sophomore/Junior Starter for Varsity at right back.  Team 30-7-2.
• 2007 Sectional Champions. RunnerUp Regionals.
• 2008 Sectional, Regional Champions,  RunnerUp Semi-State.
• 2008 Blue Shoe Recipient :  Post season award made by Seniors to a Junior player each year making them responsible for carrying forward legacy, spirit, leadership and competitiveness into the following season.

PERSONAL :

• Interest in health care industry, pre-med or related
• Interest in living outside of Indiana/Midwest potentially ... outside of US potentially ... use of 4 years of Spanish 
• Oldest of 4 children, all of whom play travel soccer.