Prior to Florida

Daytona State College: Was a member of the Daytona State College diving team for a year…placed 6^th on the one-meter board at the NJCAA Championship.

Personal: Attended Atlantic High School…Member of YCF Diving Club where he was coached by Mark Ruiz…Chose Florida over Florida State, Florida Atlantic and West Virginia…Born James Vincent Pompi to parents John and Elizabeth Pompi…Has two siblings, Julian (23) and Shelby (17).