Goode was raised in Tinton Falls, New Jersey, and attended Monmouth Regional High School, where he jumped .The first time he ever encountered the high jump was during a demonstration by his physical education instructor in High School, later setting the school record, jumping .
Goode was raised in Tinton Falls, New Jersey, and attended Monmouth Regional High School, where he excelled at jumping over hurdles. He first encountered the sport during a high school physical education class, where his instructor demonstrated the technique, and subsequently set the school's record by clearing .