2009-2010:

Prior to the USOEC:  Competed at 2008 U.S. Nationals (St. Louis, Missouri); Second place at 2009 American Cup Final (Midland, Mich.).

Personal:  Loves snowboarding and riding bikes.  Likes to play frisbee, read and listen to music. Began skating in 1996 and was the 2003 Inline World Champion but only started ice skating in 2007 in Salt Lake City with the WHIP Team. His heroes include Lance Armstrong for being the most determined athlete in history and Michael Jordan. Hopes to make Olympic Team for Vancouver 2010 or Russia 2014 and the National Team and graduate from a four year school at the same time.  Also hopes to help other incline skaters learn about ice skating.