Before Maryville
Attended Rural Retreat High School in Virginia where he ran track for four years for coaches John Wright and Martin Hattoway.

Stats:
Long Jump: 22’1
Triple Jump: 42’4
High Jump: 6’2
Honors: All-State Track x4, Rural Retreat High School Male Athlete of the Year, Outfoor Track Boys MVP x2, Indoor Track Boys MVP x3... Set the school records in Long Jump, Triple Jump, and 4x100... Was a team captain his junior and senior years.... Team won Indoor Track Region in 2024-25.
Get to Know: Also played football... Was 2nd Team All-Region at RB and LB, was named the 2025 FCA Football Player of the Year, and Offensive and Team MVP... Member of the National Honor Society.

Personal
Born: Austin Blake Umberger in Wythville, Virginia.
Family: Mother is Kristen Umberger... Brother is Jacob Alford.