Pepperdine University Athletics

PEPPERDINE 2013: Redshirted his first season. CLUB/ODP: Spent four seasons competing for Newport Water Polo Inc. for head coach Robert Lynn ... Spent two seasons in the Junior Olympic system, competing for head coach Pavle Filipovich ... Helped squad to a third-place showing in 2012 - the best finish in program history ... JO team won the S&R and NorCal tournaments. HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from Newport Harbor High School in 2013 after earning three varsity letters for head coaches Jason Lynch and Robert Lynn ... As starting goalkeeper, helped the Sailors to four consecutive league championships ... Four prep teammates are playing Division I water polo. PERSONAL: Born in Newport Beach, Calif. ... Son of Amy and Stephen Muller ... Brother to Owen and Charlie ... Cousin, Ryan Muller, played football at USC and cousin, Clark Cashion, played baseball at Pepperdine ... Chose Pepperdine for the quality of the water polo program, the outstanding coaching staff and the quality of the academics. FAVORITES: Kobe Bryant (professional athlete); Houston Texans (professional team); Lone Survivor (book); Act of Valor (movie); 24 (television show); U2 (musical artist); pasta (food); football (sport other than water polo) ... Lists Jackie Robinson as favorite sports hero ... Lists placing third in the 2012 Junior Olympics as top moment in sports.