NAME:
Michael Grainger
SCHOOL: Indian Hill High School
SPORT(S): Diving
GRADUATING YEAR: 2009
GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT: "Breaking
both personal records in same year"
BIRTHDATE: 2-15-90
HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 5'7"-135 lbs.
RESIDENCE: Indian Hill
PARENTS: Jeff & Moira
BIGGEST INFLUENCE: "My
Family"
FUTURE GOAL: Finalist at NCAAs in
college
MVP ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
This senior is a 3-time All-American diver for Indian Hill and is one of
Cincinnati’s best. Michael has been district diving champ every year
of high school. Last season as a junior, Michael won the Coaches Classic and
CHL titles (he holds the CHL diving record), as well as the sectional and
district titles. He finished 3rd at state last year and 4th at state this
season. In the 2008 nationals, he placed 3rd on the 1-meter and 5th on
platform diving. Michael has earned numerous honors, including being named
1st team all-city three times (freshman-sophomore-junior years) and will
likely attain the honor for the 4th time this year. Active in community
service, Michael will compete next season at Miami University in Oxford. His
favorite athlete is Ronaldinho, favorite entertainer is Conan O’Brien,
favorite book is Jurassic Park, favorite movie is Gladiator and
most-like-to-meet is Tiger Woods.
COACH’S QUOTE – “Michael’s dedication to the
sport of diving has put him where he is today. When the pressure and
expectations are at their highest, Michaels is at his best.”
– Jason Glorius, Diving Coach
To view last year's MVPs, go
here.
To view the 2006-2007 MVPs, go
here.
To view the 2005-2006 MVPs, go
here.
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