Southeastern Louisiana University Athletics

HIGH SCHOOL
An honorable mention Class 5A All-State selection at Ponchatoula High … coached by Mike Baiamonte … named first-team All-District 7-5A and Defensive MVP … named a Scholar-Athlete by WWL-TV and McDonald’s … captured the USA Junior Olympic National Championship in Weightlifting (Unlimited Division) … claimed top honors in the shot put at the 2010 Class 5A State Track and Field Championships.

PERSONAL
Born Jonathan Wade Kinchen in Hammond, La. … One of Stanley Ray and Diane Meyers Kinchen’s three children … Has a brother, Nicholas, and sister, Kimberly … Brother and sister are Southeastern alums … Nephew of Donald Meyers, who lettered in football at Southeastern from 1976-79 … Hobbies include fishing, swimming, basketball, weightlifting, and video games … Elected as Mr. PHS 2011 at Ponchatoula High School … Majoring in physics.