Favorite Cold Cereal: Corn Flakes.
Favorite volleyball memory: There are many, but the most recent is winning the NCAA National Championship 2004.
I chose volleyball over other sports because: Because it was easier to get a scholarship for college.
Before a match, I: I take a shower and then before the match starts, I kiss my girlfriend.
Who has the greatest influence on my volleyball career and why: Elias Geraldo (my coach in my hometown) because he told me to start playing volleyball instead of basketball. He also taught me my first volleyball moves.
What I want to be doing 20 years from now: Taking care of my family.
The best volleyball team I've ever faced is: The USA Men's team.
Something I'd like to do in my life: Graduate from college and have a beautiful family.
My favorite hobby away from volleyball: Dancing, listening to music and playing my computer.
My favorite music group: Boys II Men, El Gran Combo (Latin Salsa).
People say I look like: Lebron James.
Favorite BYU professor: Paul Warner.
If I had to give up all my possessions but one, I'd keep: My smile.
Advice to youngsters: Practice sports but don't forget to study hard because knowledge is forever but sports aren't.
Interesting fact most people don't know about me: How much I love my girlfriend and my family.
On game day, how do your friends and relatives follow the game: Going to the games, internet and TV.
What do you contribute to the team: Team work.
My first job: Sales clerk.
Nickname: I have a lot, some of them: Batuta, Saronet, Aro, Flaco, Largo, xLarge.
Favorite movie: Coach Cater.
Why did you pick your jersey number: Because of the best middle blocker in my country when I started to play volleyball.