Freshman (2013):
Competed in three events ... Clocked a season-best 8K time of 27:31 at the Greater Louisville Classic ... Finished third overall out of 48 runners in the Green Race at the Charlotte Invitational with a time of 27:35 ... Also ran at the Sewanee Invitational.

High School:
Earned a total of six letters in cross country and track and field ... Was coached by Bart Sessa ... Top 5k time was a 16:41 his senior season ... Registered a 4:31 in the 1600 meters his senior year ... All-America performer oo the 4x800 relay team ... All-state his senior year in the 4x800 as a senior and was a two time all-county performer in the event ... Helped SHS to county outdoor championships (2012 and 2013) and was a member of the 2012 cross country county champs.

Personal:
Son of David and Donna Schlessinger.