Mike Izzo is a Junior from Wyomissing, Pennsylvania. He is the son of Domenic and Linda Izzo and brother to Dan and Dave Izzo. Mike attended Wyomissing High School where he played for the Varsity Golf Team. Mike joined the crew team in the fall of 2011, competing in the Tail of the Charles and Green Monster Regatta. In the spring, Mike stroked the Second Novice Eight to a victory at the Knecht cup and the N4 to a semi-final at the Dad Vail invitational. As a sophomore, Mike earned a seat in the 2V, competing in the Club 8+ Category. In the spring, the 2V defeated URI and Bates. Izzo competed at ACRA's, stroking the Varsity four. He is a biology major in the premedical program. Dubbed "the professor" by his teammates, Mike has won multiple awards for his academic prowess while competing at a high athletic level.