- Graduated from South Florence High School in 1987
- Graduated from Clemson University in 1991 with a Degree in Business
- South Florence High School
- In high school he finished third in the state as a Sophomore and won the State as a
Junior & Senior in the Pole Vault
- Competed in the USATF Jr. Olympics National Championship Meet in 1985
- Set State Pole Vault Record at 15' 1 ¾" in 1987
- Clemson University
- Lettered all four years in Track & Field
- Track & Field Team Captain in 1991
- Five time All ACC
- ACC Conference Champion in 1990 in the Pole Vault
- Was the first person to pole vault over 16 ft and 17 ft at Clemson
- Held Clemson Pole Vault Record for 18 years ‐ Best jump was 17' 4
½"
- Competed on 6 ACC Championship Teams ‐ (3 Indoor & 3 Outdoor)
1989, 90 & 91