State Bank Financial Senior Spotlight

Parents’ names: Adam and Christine 

Siblings: One 

Position or events: Pole vault 

Career highlight: Breaking the school record at the first home meet of the year.

At what age did you start playing your main sport? 

13.

Who introduced you to the sport? 

My dad. 

Has this always been your favorite sport? 

This is a sport that I feel I can best show off my athleticism as it requires speed, strength, coordination and technique. In addition, a lot of strategy goes into it and I love how each component challenges me. 

How have balancing academics and athletics been different for you from your freshman year to your senior year? 

The academic / athletic balance has been easy to maintain throughout high school and hasn’t changed much from freshman to senior year 

What is your favorite part about this sport? 

The competition and people within the pole vault community. I’ve gotten to know so many other people from all over the state and we all share this as a common interest. 

What about it has caused you to stick with it for this long? 

The drive to improve and be a state qualifier.

What would you say is your biggest asset on the field/track? 

My strength and speed coach Carter Hoffman who has helped me develop into the athlete I want to be, and using his physical therapist skills to help me overcome a few injuries .

What has been your most memorable experience in high school sports so far? 

Spending many days in the weight room lifting with my friend Sebastian Grancorvitz. 

How does it feel as a senior, to look back throughout high school and see your growth (as a person and athlete)? 

I prefer to look forward and I’ve enjoyed the journey so far and the best is yet to come. 

Any memorable coaches or teammates you’d like to give a shout out to? 

John and Noah Zastrow at the Wisconsin Vault Club for the countless hours of working with me and all of the encouragement they have given. I wouldn’t be where I’m at today in this sport without them by my side. 

Any hobbies outside of sports? 

Fishing and four-wheeling.

Favorite song? 

“Knee Deep” by Zac Brown Band.

Future plans? 

Study mechanical engineering and pole vault at UW Platteville next year.