High School: 2009 graduate of Avon High School. Letterwinner in soccer, serving as captain. Went All Conference in soccer. Letterwinner in lacrosse and tennis. Went All-state in lax and went All Conference in tennis. Was also a member of student government.

Personal: Born on December 23, 1990 in New Britain, Conn. Son of Doug and Cathy Hope of Avon, Conn. Has a brother (16) and a sister (22). Is a Biology major at the college. His favorite team is Man-U. Lists Mikey Powell as favorite athlete.