2010 at Defiance: Started all 17 games at defender … Named to the DC Classic All-Tournament Team … Posted a .625 shot-on-goal percentage.

2009 at Defiance: Recorded two goals in 18 shots, including the game-winner against Mount St. Joseph on October 10 … Started in 14-of-15 games in which he played.

2008 at Defiance: Registered four shots in 17 starts as a freshman.

High School: Lettered in four seasons at Wauseon High under head coach Scott Hoover … Selected as an all-district performer for the Indians.

Personal: Son of Tracy and Roxanne Elson … Majoring in mathematics with a minor in sport management.