I started playing lacrosse in 4th grade when a youth football teammate introduced me to the game through Box Lacrosse. I had always played baseball as my spring sport but was hooked immediately. I played both for another year but lacrosse soon took over my life. As a HS freshman I played varsity lacrosse for The Woodlands High School and continue to play the game year round with numerous club teams. My box background makes me 100% comfortable fighting through heavy traffic for the best scoring opportunity.

I have a solid LAX IQ but know I have more to learn and I learn something new every time I'm on the field.

I picked up the nickname OchoNico as a pee-wee tackle football player wearing #8 in the first grade and it has carried through to this day and has attached itself to my lacrosse game. I still try to wear #8 whenever I can get my hands on it.

I am an active member of the National Charity Roundtable service organization and am grateful for the gifts I have been given and the ability and resources to help others in need.