Prior to JU: Sat out his freshman season as a redshirt at Liberty University in 2003....played the spring season of 2004 with the Flames.

High School: Attended Massaponax High School, but did not play soccer...played club soccer for the U-19 AC Alliance Premier...led his club team to RMYSC Division 1 championship.

Personal: Born Dec. 13, 1984 in Fredricksburg, Va....son of Ron and Jeanetta Petrie...has older brother Ron, and older sister, Stephaine....proposed major is sports administration.