CAREER
Attended Pasco High School … Coached by Keith Sumner … Selected ‘Most Improved’ swimmer (2009-10) … Named ‘Most Valuable’ swimmer (2010-11) … Earned Team MVP honors (2011-12) … Selected All-Conference … Conference champion in the 50 yard freestyle and 4x200 yard freestyle relay … District runner-up in the 50 yard freestyle (2011-12) … Competed with the Lion Aquatics club team.

PERSONAL
Born October 25 in Dade City, Fla. … Business Administration major … Hobbies include running, cycling, swimming, triathlons, road races, and spending time with friends and family … His career goal is to become a successful business leader … Believes his attitude is his best asset to the team … Names Michael Phelps, among others, as his favorite athlete … Names Team USA, the Tampa Bay Rays, and the Boston Celtics as his favorite teams … Chose Saint Leo because of the family connection and the continuing growth of the campus … Son of Tim and Donna Mercadante … Has one sister, Alyssa.