High School: Sixth in the state in the 110 hurdles as a senior at Tri-Valley High School...two-time regional champion in 110 hurdles...all-league and all-district selection each of his four seasons...also lettered in soccer and basketball...earned league and district player of the year honors in basketball as a senior...was a second team All-Ohio selection in soccer after senior season.
Personal: Born May 10, 1986...son of Kim and Julie Waaland...majoring in secondary education.