My confidence and drive to go play came when I realized how gifted I was at such a young age and how much bigger my build was than the kids my age.

Growing up as a kid, the back of my house faced a little community airport about four or five miles from my house.

I was always active - I went from baseball to football. I didn't have time to work out.

I was always the fastest and strongest kid in my school so events like the 100 meter and discus throwing attracted me. I could throw the discus for great distance s without the proper spin and throw technique.

My sophomore year I placed 2nd, and my junior and senior year - I got smart and piled up enough points between myself and second place where I didn't have to run the mile.

Whenever I wasn't watching the planes, I was playing community baseball, football, or something like that.

I have always been an avid bike rider. Even before I became an avid bike rider, I was an avid bike stealer when I was a kid. I am very educated on bikes.