I was born and raised in Franklin, IN, graduating from Franklin Community High School in 2020. During high school, I played 4 years of baseball as a catcher-starting on the JV team as a freshman, and varsity catcher for the final three years. I continued playing baseball at Earlham College in Richmond, IN, where I played 5 years as a catcher. I graduated with my Bachelor's degree in Exercise, Sports, & Health Studies, along with a Master's degree in Education with a focus on coaching from Earlham. I am currently working toward a Doctorate in Physical Therapy at Manchester University. I have worked as an instructor for the past three years and hope to help athletes develop the same passion for the game that I've had throughout my career.