High School
Prepped at Valley Lutheran High School (Iowa) … coached by Lucas Tanney … lettered three times … served as a two-year captain for both cross country and track … qualified for state in 2021 … named team’s cross country rookie of the year in 2018 … received Iowa Association of Track Coaches Certificate of Accomplishment in 2021 … helped Valley Lutheran cross country to three conference titles and to a state qualification in 2021 … also played basketball for four years and club volleyball for one … achieved honor roll status in 2021 … recognized with the Crusader Award for 2020-21 and with the Mustard Seed Award in 2022.

Personal
Born in Waterloo, Iowa, on April 26, 2004 … son of Will and Jennifer Determan … has two older brothers, Blake and Brett … Brett is also a member of the Concordia track and cross country teams … enjoys skateboarding, volleyball and outdoor activities.