 In high school, he amassed a 111-6 record, finishing 2nd and 1st in the Michigan High School State Championships in 1984 and 1985 competing for Huron High School in Ann Arbor, Michigan.In high school he was coached by Tom Davids and Ernie Gillum.He was a three-time High School All-American at the Junior National Championships and was named Dream Team All-American selection by "Wrestling USA Magazine" in 1985.