In college, he was a three-time All-American for Arizona State University and competed on the 1988 NCAA Championship team, coached by famed Bobby Douglas. After college, he wrestled on two world championships teams with the United States wrestling team.
During his time in college, he earned three All-American honors while competing for Arizona State University, and was part of the 1988 NCAA Championship squad under coach Bobby Douglas. He continued his success by joining the US national team and winning two world championship titles with them.