University of West Florida

2010: Stood out as an impact player as a freshman, playing in 16 games and starting four ... finished the year with one goal and one assist ... scored his first career goal on a rebound against Florida Southern (9/12).

High School: Attended St. Johns County Day School for three years after transferring from Fleming Island High School ... four year varsity letterwinner in soccer and track and field ... named first team All-First Coast in 2010, and was the 2A State Player of the Year in 2009 ... scored 84 career goals in his high school career ... member of the National Honor Society.

Personal: Son of Sue and Tom Merritt ... has one sister, Emily ... majoring in History ... lists going to the beach as one of his favorite hobbies ... plan to start a career as a history teacher after graduation.