TEAM ROSTER

Mike Rainis

An alternative education teacher in Orange County and assistant football coach and throws coach at Mater Dei High School. While attending St. Paul High School, he was a 2-time CIF Division-III Champion and State Finalist in the shot put with a best of 56’ 9”. Received a B.S. degree in education from the University of Southern California, where he was a 4 time PAC-10 finalist and a member of the Trojan’s 2000 PAC-10 Championship Team. In 2007, he improved his personal best almost 3-feet, from 54’ 5 ¼” (16.59m) to 57’ 4” (17.47m). Mike’s professional goal is to continue to help at-risk youth. His athletic goal is to qualify for the 2008 U.S. Olympic Trials.

PRs: 57’ 4” (17.47m) Shot Put, 150’ 4” (45.82m) Discus