University of North Dakota Athletics

2012-13 (Freshman): Competed at the UCS Spirit Pole Vault Summit where he placed sixth in his division with a mark of 14 feet, 3 inches … Earned first letter at UND.

Before UND: Spent the previous two seasons competing at the University of Mary ... Earned 2012 Academic All-America honors ... Placed seventh in the pole vault at the 2012 Northern Sun Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (NSIC) Championship ... A 2010 graduate of Trinity High School, where he lettered four times in track ... Was the 2012 state runner-up in the 800-meters as a senior ... Also enjoyed state runner-up efforts in the 1600-meter relay as a sophomore and junior ... Placed seventh in the pole vault at the 2009 state meet as a junior ... Also lettered three times in football and hockey ... Served as a team captain in hockey as a senior ... Member of the National Honor Society.

Personal: Majoring in general studies ... Son of Kelly and Judy Koppinger.