before byu:

A two year starter at George Mason University in Fairfax, VA ... was GMU’s MVP in his sophomore season and made the All-Virginia Second Team ... coached by Gordon Bradley and Fran O’Leary … a three year starter at Cottonwood High School … made first-team all-state during his junior year before moving to Florida ... played at Oviedo High School in Florida his senior season … coached by Joe Avallone ... made first-team All-Seminole Athletic Conference as well as all-district and all-conference ... selected as the team’s MVP ... played for the Firebirds club team … coached by Ian Gunderson ... was a member of FC America, which won the 2000 Super Club National Championship.

personal:

Born June 10, 1982 in Salt Lake City, Utah ... parents are Sterling and Marilee Van Wagnen ... has six brothers and sisters … served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Stockholm, Sweden … enjoys camping, hiking, skiing, road trips and reading.