My goal in wrestling has never been to be an Olympian. My goal has always been to be an Olympic gold medal winner.

On my quest to accomplish this dream, it has become necessary to seek private funding. Funding I receive from USA Wrestling helps, but only supports a fraction of my needs. Traveling expenses from room and board to everything in between usually falls on me.

I believe I am a strong contender for the 2004 USA Wrestling team going to Athens, Greece. I would like for you to believe in me also. I can't promise you a gold medal. But I can promise you an effort that is always 100%. Being ranked in the top three is great, but being number one is my ultimate goal.

With your help, I hope to share this goal with you. Contributions are tax deductible through the Cyclone Wrestling Club, which is a non-profit organization, and can be made payable and sent to: