High School
Prepped at Edmond Santa Fe High School (Okla.) … coached by Kyle White … lettered three times and started for two years at the varsity level … served as a team captain for one year … won state powerlifting titles as a sophomore and junior.

Personal
Born in Kansas City, Mo., on June 4, 2007 … son of Robert and Nicole Whalen … has an older sister … enjoys building Legos and playing golf.