Before USMMA: Young  was a two-year letterwinner in track and field...was a two-year letterwinner in cross country at the Woodlands High School...holds the personal records on 800 meter event with a time of 1:59.6, the 1600 meter event with a time of 4:35, and the 3200 meter event with a time of 9:59...was a part of the cross country team that won the Texas 5A State three out of four years...was part of the fifth place indoor team for the Landmark conference in the 800 meter event in 2009...was a member of the Eagle Scots..volunteers with the Big Brothers/Big Sisters...is also a volunteer Elementary Teacher

Personal: Born in Houston, Texas...son of Bill Young and Amy Perry...has a younger sister named Victoria (20)...majoring in Marine Transportation.