High School: 2007 graduate of Thayer Academy in Braintree, MA..Lettered in football, wrestling, and track & field..wrestling team placed 6th at the NEPSAC 2007 wrestling championships..NEPSAC runner-up in the javelin in 2006..ISL champion thrower in 2007..Placed 3rd at NEPSAC championships in 2007..Honor Roll student all 4 years..Member of the Spanish Club and was a Disciplinary committee representative.

Personal: Born April 11, 1989..Son of Jody and David Gooding..Major here at Bryant is undecided..Lists his parents as having the biggest influence on his athletic career.