AT TOURNAMENTS, DO YOU WATCH THE MATCHES OF THE OTHER COMPETITIORS IN YOUR WEIGHT-CLASS?
Yes, but not just at tournaments. I watch videos of my competitors almost every single day; especially those that I feel I might likely draw so that I can go into my matches with a game plan.

DO YOU HAVE A ROUTINE THE DAY OR NIGHT BEFORE A COMPETITION?
The day of competition, I like to listen to this one particular heavy metal album that lasts about an hour. I do my entire warmup to this album. If I timed the warmup right, the album finishes as I am walking out.

WHO IS YOUR BIGGEST MENTOR/INSPIRATION IN THE SPORT OF JUDO?
The entire preceding generation and alumni of the JMJC Inc. Athletes like Nick Delpopolo, Nick Kossor, Brad Bolen, Tony Sangamino, and Hannah Martin. These athletes have this enormous gulch between their skill level and mine, and they have help me to reach the level that I am currently at.