High School: Earned four varsity letters, as a junior helped team to Elite Eight and third in state, recorded 282 kills, 147 digs and 31 blocks.

Club/Other: AAU National Champions, AAU All-American at middle back with Powerhouse 16s (summer 2005) ... JO Nationals 5th place with Adversity Elite 17s (2005-06) ... Powerhouse 18s (2006-07) ... 2006 Youth National A2 Team selection at right side ... won 2006 boys High Performance Championship with USA Red.

Personal: Son of Mara and James Schmidt ... music merchandising major.