Sophomore
Waukee, Iowa
Why did you chose Central?
I chose Central because of the small college atmosphere. Academics were my top priority as I was entering a new stage in my life that was going to determine my future. Being able to have smaller class sizes and having the opportunity to engage with professors on a more personal level jumped out to me. And I have wanted to run in college since my junior year of high school. Coach Dunham was one of the first coaches to contact me and throughout the time he recruited me, I could tell he wants me to be a great runner. But more importantly, he wants me to be a great man now and after college. Knowing that made me want to be apart it.
Favorite professor and why?
So far, I have enjoyed all my professors. They truly want to me succeed and that makes class more meaningful and enjoyable. It is difficult to narrow down one favorite.
Who are your go-to musical artists ?
My go-to artists are Lecrae, Hillsong Young and Free, and TobyMac
You’re majoring in exercise science because?
I am majoring in Exercise Science to hopefully become a Physical Therapist because I want to go into a career that is in the health field. I am fascinated with the human body and as a physical therapist, I imagine a cool feeling seeing a patient progressively healing/getting better and knowing I was able to help them.
If you were invisible, where would you go?
If I was invisible, I would go to the White House to see all that happens on a daily basis. I think that would be interesting.
Favorite Superhero?
Batman, easily. He has the coolest stuff and those are my favorite movies.
What's the most expensive thing you've ever broken?
The most expensive thing I’ve ever broken is probably my old phone. Dropped it on brick stairs and cracked the screen pretty bad. It didn’t work too well after that incident.
What are you up to this summer?
I’m working at a golf course in my hometown and I’ll also be running and training for the upcoming cross country season.
If the distance runners had to do the decathlon, who would win?
Just from my first year getting to know the guys, I would bet on Jordan Toomey. He’s a beast. I wouldn’t bet against him in anything.
What do you value most in life and why?
I value my faith and family the most. My faith has strengthened throughout my life and has changed my life completely. My family is important to me and I’ve learned that close relationships and love prevail through the good and the bad of life.
Favorite TV Show
It’s been The Office for the past few years but this year a lot of us on the team watched Breaking Bad together and that is close to the top if not at the top for me now.
What’s one thing people might not know about Coach Dunham?
He’s a big fan of the song God’s Plan by Drake
What’s your favorite part about being a member of Central track and field?
Our team chemistry and our for support each other. It’s great when we all want to see each other be the best athletes we can be. The distance guys especially are close. We all like to hang out with each other and do stuff together.
“Ten years from now I’ll...”
Hopefully be a physical therapist and living a life that glorifies God in everything I do.
Favorite food from Central Market
My favorite food is either the pasta or the chicken fajita tacos
Bucket list
Travel outside the country such as Europe or visit my roommate Jerry in Japan
Go to the Masters Golf Tournament
Go to a Super Bowl or NBA Finals game
