Amherst College Athletics

• "I made VWC My No. 1 choice because of the size, the people, the understanding, and the respect shown to me"
• Selected Virginia Wesleyan over Bethel University

VWC Season Highlights

2010

• Competed in six races for Augsburg College and ran a season-best time of 29:56.5 at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Invitational (8K)

2011

• Competed in four races for Augsburg College and ran a season-best time of 27:57 at the Eau Claire Open (8K)

Collegiate Accomplishments

• Dean's List honoree Spring 2013
• Current GPA is 3.75
• Recipient of VWC's 2013 Elaine F. Sears Courage Award
• Transferred to VWC from Augsburg College

Prep Accolades

• Lettered in cross country and track

Personal

• Son of Melissa Melius; mom attended the University of Minnesota
• Has two siblings: Jentz and Trever
• Enjoys the music of John Boutte and the TV series "House" and SportsCenter
• A fan of football standout Wes Chandler, basketball's Minnesota Timberwolves and San Antonio Spurs, and football's Pittsburgh Steelers
• Self-description in 10 words or less: "driven, dedicated, determined, serious, competitive, helpful, caring, focused, understanding, just"
• My favorite aspect of being an athlete is: "the challenge and challenges that come along with it"
• The part of my game I've received the most is: "running"
• My personal athletic goal at VWC is: "to win a team championship and qualify for nationals in cross country and at least one event in track"
• It's the year 2025 and : "I am practicing medicine"
• The most important advice I've received is: "endless advice from my family"