Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Athletics

2014 Men's Track and Field Roster

Jose Diaz Jr.

  • Position Distance
  • Height 5-7
  • Class Freshman
  • High School Edison Tech High School
  • Prev School Alfred State College
  • Hometown Rochester, N.Y.
  • Major Mechanical Engineering

Biography

2013-14: CROSS COUNTRY – Raced in four meets in his first season for the Eagles…best finish and best time of the season came at The Sun Conference Championships (Oct. 26) where he placed in 27th overall in 27:01.98.

AT ALFRED STATE COLLEGE: Enrolled in Alfred State College prior to serving in the US Army...was a member of the cross country team...competed at the NJCAA level for the Pioneers.

PREP: Attended Edison Tech High School...was a member of the track and cross country team...graduated in June 2004.

PERSONAL: Born in Rochester, N.Y. on Sept. 18, 1986...son of Jackie Justiz and Jose Diaz...majoring in Mechanical Engineering...served in the US Army for three and half years...served in Iraq from Oct. 2010-11...was on the Fort Riley 10-mile team.