HIGH SCHOOL: Player water polo at Crescenta Valley HS. Was All-CIF third team in 2004 and 2005. In 2006, was First-Team All-CIF. All Pacific League 2004-06. All time saves leader at CVHS with 885 career saves. Single season save leader with 321. Scholar Athlete Award from 2004-07. Played for the Rose Bowl water polo club team. Was in the Project Angel club as well as the Spanish club.

PERSONAL: Born July 5, 1989. Parents are Bill Blum and Gina Labaco. Has one brother Max (24). Favorite athlete is John Daly and favorite movie is Blazing Saddles.