Parents: Rich and Kathy Mattern
Major: Education
Basketball 2007-08: Out due to injury.
Softball 2007: Hit .250 in 38 games with 19 runs scored, 7 RBI's, and 5 double hits.
Basketball 2006-07: Started 16 of 21 games ... Averaged 3.7 points and 3.1 rebounds in 20.4 minutes per-game ... Scored 78 points with 65 rebounds, 2 blocked shots, 13 steals, and 11 assists ... Field-goal percentage (.278) and also hit .636 from free-throw line ... Season-high 10 points vs. Northwestern-Roseville (12/30/06) ... Awarded All MIAC Sportsmanship Team.
Softball 2006: Hit .325 in 38 games with 25 runs scored, 18 RBI's , and six doubles and triples ... Named All-MIAC honorable mention.
Basketball 2005-06: Started 11 of 25 games ... Averaged 4.2 points and 3.0 rebounds in 20.0 minutes per-game ... Scored 105 points with 74 rebounds, 7 blocked shots, 17 steals, and 19 assists ... Field-goal percentage (.440) and also hit .660 from free-throw line ... Season-high 12 points vs. St. Olaf (1/21/06).
High School: Participated in soccer and basketball in high school ... USA cup and state champions for club, and played junior varsity and won their conference in soccer ... Played for Thunder and Lakers AAU basketball and took 3rd in state.
Auggie Athlete FAQ:
Nickname: Jax.
First job: Ski teacher.
Last summer job: Lifetime Fitness child care.
What I like most about Augsburg: All of the students and staff. The teachers are great!
Athletic Goal at Augsburg: To be known as a good leader.
Biggest thrill in athletics: Beating St. Thomas at home.
Pro or amateur athlete I most admire: Kevin Garnett.
Favorite quote: Champions don't take breaks.
Favorite food: Ice cream/pasta.
Favorite TV show: Unwrapped.
Favorite movie: Remember the Titans.
Favorite Musician/Artist: Country.
