Awards & Recognition

Integrity, Ethics & Character

Integrity in Leadership Commendation
Recognized for consistently upholding rigorous standards of fairness, transparency, and ethical conduct in coaching, classroom practice, and student support, reflecting the character expectations of executive-level leadership.​


Executive Leadership & Program Excellence

    USMC MVP Leadership Academy Award– Sacramento City College
    Recognized by the United States Marine Corps Leadership Academy for exemplary leadership at a high-capacity wrestling clinic serving more than 500 student-athletes, demonstrating operational command, composure under pressure, and athlete-centered mentorship.​

    Curriculum Innovation – ILS/Special Needs Program; San Juan Unified School District
    Designed and implemented a comprehensive curriculum for moderate/severe multi-symptom ILS/special needs students, resulting in the district’s first public showcase of ILS high school graduates and establishing a scalable model for inclusive, outcomes-driven instruction.​

    Headlocks for Hunger – Capital Wrestling Allegiance Club
    Conceived and led “Headlocks for Hunger,” a wrestling-based food drive that mobilized athletes and community partners to address local food insecurity, illustrating values-driven leadership and strategic community engagement.​


    Digital Leadership Development- Old Dominion University

    Hootsuite

    Platform Certification– Demonstrated advanced capability in using the Hootsuite platform to plan, schedule, monitor, and analyze multi-channel digital campaigns.

    Social Media Marketing Certification– Validated proficiency in designing and executing social media strategies to promote programs, engage stakeholders, and build a professional brand presence.

    LinkedIn Learning

    Public Relations: Mistakes to Avoid (Certificate)– Developed a nuanced understanding of reputational risk, messaging pitfalls, and best practices for protecting and strengthening organizational credibility.

    Effectively Leading Digital Transformation (Certificate)– Strengthened competencies in guiding teams through digital change, aligning technology initiatives with strategic objectives, and supporting stakeholders through transition.

    Managing Team Conflict (Certificate)– Enhanced skills in diagnosing sources of conflict, facilitating difficult conversations, and restoring collaboration and trust within diverse teams.


    Team Culture, Community Impact & Emerging Talent

    Collegiate Team Captain – Old Dominion University
    Entrusted with leading a nationally competitive wrestling program, aligning performance standards, culture, and accountability for teammates and staff.​


    Academic & Campus Leadership

    Wyomissing Area Jr/Sr High School- Penn State UniversityLeadership Appointments

    • Student Council Leadership Student Team Member
    • Leadership Appointee

    These appointments reflect institutional trust in representing peers, contributing to decision-making processes, and advancing collaborative initiatives across campus contexts.​


    Athletic Distinction – Old Dominion University

    National Competitive Profile

    • Member of recruiting class ranked 6th nationally

    Competitive Achievements

    • Freshman All-Conference First Team
    • Three-time Conference Medalist and Conference Finalist
    • NCAA Qualifier; led team in falls

    Team Leadership

    • Team Captain, Collegiate Wrestling
    • Maintained GPA while competing at a national level

    Athletic Distinction – Wyomissing Area Jr/ SR High School

    Four-Sport Varsity Letter Recipient
    Football · Wrestling · Baseball · Track

    Wrestling Competitive Honors

    • Team Pennsylvania selection and National All-American
    • 3x All-County, All-District, All-Region, and All-State Team Member
    • 3x Section, District, Regional, and State Medalist
    • Member, 100 Wins Club
    • Ranked 1st in Pennsylvania

    Hall of Fame Induction

    • Inducted into High School Athletics Hall of Fame

    Health & Safety Credentials

    • First Aid
    • CPR (Infant, Child, Adult)
    • AED Operation​