How long have you been diving?
8 years.
What diving teams have you been a member of?
Indiana Diving 1998-2001; Indianpolis Starz 2001; Ohio State/ US Elite 2001- Present
List Top Diving Achievements:
• Silver in 3m Synchro at 2006 World Cup in Changshu China (w/ Troy Dumais)
• Silver in 3m Synchro at 2006 Speedo USA Diving Grand Prix in Fort Lauderdale, FL (w/ Troy Dumais)
• Bronze in 3m Synchro at 2006 China Open in Zhuhai, China (w/ Troy Dumais)
• 3-time NCAA All-American at Ohio State
• 2005 Academic All-American of the Year
• 2004 Big Ten Diver of the Year
• 2-time Big Ten Champion
What are your hobbies outside of diving?
I just bought a house in Columbus, so I have been spending a lot of time fixing it up. Besides that I enjoy working on computers, playing with my dog and catching up with friends. And I have about 400 DVD’s I love to watch.
 What do you do between dives at competition?
I try to get away from everything and not watch the meet. I try to find a spot on deck where I won’t be tempted to watch every dive. There is usually an iPod and cards involved to pass the time. When I am doing synchro, the meets run faster so I just try to stay warm, relaxed and not let myself got too serious – Troy is good at keeping things loose.
If you could meet anyone, who would it be?
Muhammad Ali
What’s in your iPod or CD player right now?
A bunch of oldies
What is your favorite dive to do?
305b
What has been your biggest obstacle?
Overcoming my lack of confidence in myself and my abilities as a diver. This is an ongoing battle regardless of what I have done in the past.
What is your favorite food?
I have a hard time saying no to ice cream, cookies and pretty much anything sweet.
Who has inspired you the most?
My late grandfather because of how he approached life every day and never let anything get in the way of his happiness.
What are your favorite movies?
American President, Superman Returns, Rudy, Wedding Crashers, Dodgeball
What are your favorite TV shows?
Grey’s Anatomy, Heroes, House, Smallville
If you could do any other sport, what would it be and why?
I would love to row/kayak. I love being out on the water all by my self – it is so peaceful.
What city is your favorite to visit?
London
What is your most embarrassing “diving moment?”
At the 2004 Senior nationals, I got lost in a 107b on 3m and landed flat on my face. I gave myself a concussion and had no idea what was happening for a couple hours.
What is the best advice you have received from a diving
coach?
I have heard countless times from Vince Panzano that your diving career isn’t defined by how many titles you win or where you finish in your meets. Your career is defined by how you come into practice each day and represent yourself on a daily basis. It is about knowing you gave it your all and enjoyed it every step of the way.
What advice can you offer young divers as they progress through this sport?
Don’t ever take the sport too serious. You are doing this because you enjoy it and you should try to take in all it has to offer. Remember, this is supposed to be fun.
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