UC San Diego

AS A FRESHMAN IN 2016
Redshirted the season.

CLUB
Played for Seaside South VBC (2012), Coast VBC (2013) and Seaside VBC (2014-15).

HIGH SCHOOL
A 2015 graduate of Otay Ranch High School in Chula Vista ... All-Mesa League First Team as a senior, when he produced 215 kills, 41 aces and 46 blocks ... Aided Mustangs to three straight league titles from 2013-15, as well as the 2013 CIF San Diego Section Division I crown ... Also competed in cross country, basketball and track as a freshman.

PERSONAL
Born April 21, 1997 in San Diego ... Parents are Donald and Jeanine Sharkey ... Father attended San Diego State ... Has a younger brother named Roan and a younger sister named Erin ... Physics-biophysics major at Sixth College ... Would like to study medicine in order to become a doctor after graduating from UCSD ... Most memorable moment in volleyball to date is playing at the 2015 Junior Nationals with his team ... Enjoys reading and being with friends and family ... Roots for the San Diego Chargers ... Favorite athlete is Aaron Russell of the U.S. men's national team ... Top movie is John Wick ... Listens to Korn, The Clash and Nine Inch Nails ... Loves burritos.