ABOUT
BORN AND RAISED IN CALIFORNIA
I was born and raised in the golden state. As such, I enjoy being outdoors and playing sports because you are able to do so just about anytime during the year.
Skiing is one of my favorite athletic activities outside of soccer, both snow skiing and water skiing. Actually wake surfing has replaced water skiing for the moment.
OTHER SPORTS
I will play just about anything recreationally: Golf. Tennis. Basketball. Whatever.
Water polo is another sport I play competitively and at school. I was on a swim team as a young kid and it was a natural transition. Water polo is incredible exercise, building your lungs, endurance, and physical strength. I really do believe in cross training for sports and water polo has been a great addition to my soccer training.\
VOLUNTEERING
Giving back to the community and helping others less fortunate is a big value of mine. I am a member of Boys Team Charity, a sports - oriented volunteer service organization dedicated to developing an altruistic spirit in young men through active participation of parents and sons in philanthropic projects in their communities.
Training young soccer players is inspiring. I volunteer coach at Santa Barbara Soccer Club for the younger age groups, remembering the great mentors I had when I was just starting out.
My time volunteering at El Cambio Football Academy in Uganda, Africa was life-changing and a complete privilege. The school was founded in 2016 to help the youth have access to a better life through the power of football and education.
Not only am I inspired by the individuals I meet while volunteering and doing charitable work, I learn a lot about myself.
My biggest take aways: Appreciate everything you have, everyday, and even the simplest effort can make a difference.
