Personal
Born in Canoga Park, California ... parents are Gary and Dianne ... served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Bangolare, India.
Before BYU
Set school records in the 1600m (4:18.95) and 3200m (9:06.05) at Oak Park HS ... Male Athlete of the Year at OPHS ... three-time league champ in cross country ... Eight league titles in track ... three-time all-state Division IV ... third in 3200m at state ... state runner-up for cross country in 2000.