About me

When Ernie was much smaller.

I'm a freelance sports writer who lives on Antietam Creek in Washington County, Md. with my wife Dr. Jennifer Mettlen, our amazing daughter, Violet and two lovable, shaggy dogs, Turk and Ernie. 

I cover all kinds of sports at almost every level and specialize in features and enterprise. Until recently I was the Digital Content Coordinator for The Daily Progress in Charlottesville, Va., managing the website, social media and other digital efforts for The DP and its sister papers. 

Since beginning freelance work in 2010, my writing has been featured by FanHouse.com, ESPN.com, The Washington Times, The (Charlottesville) Daily Progress, The Miami Herald, The Oklahoman, Inside Lacrosse, The South Florida Sun Sentinel, and many more.