Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (AZ)

2020-21 (Sophomore):

• Saw action in a pair of events
• Top time was a 25:40.0, a new career best, at the Hawks CC Invitational (10/24)

2019 (Freshman):

• Ran in all six events the Eagles competed in
• Finished 69th at NAIA National Championships (26:06.7)
• All-Cal Pac second team, finished 8th (25:49.3)
• PR at the 2019 Highlander Invitational (25:48.4)

High School:

• Varsity team captain
• Most outstanding varsity runner 2018-2019
• Scholar athlete award "Sammy" 2019
• Team placed 3rd in the state of California 2018
• Three-time scholar athlete award winner
• Vice president of the "Not One More" club (a suicide prevention club)

Personal:

• Son of Ken and Rebecca Kaufmann
• I chose to attend ERAU because: "I never dreamt of going to a four-year college right out of high school. My plan was to go "check out" colleges close to home and set myself a goal of returning after community college. However, as soon as I visited Embry Riddle, all of my plans changed. Between the beautiful area and the friendly atmosphere, I knew I had to have more. I toured the campus and was introduced to a couple of professors witch only furthered my already high opinions of the campus. I had the pleasure of meeting with the head coach of the cross country team, as well as most of the team, and from that moment on, I was hooked. The next day during the drive back to California I planned how I was going to make everything work. A few months later I was enrolled and ready to get my start at this impressive college."