Early Years
Novak grew up in San Diego and has the same godmother (Dorothy Vails-Weber) as tight end Kellen Winslow II. After moving to Charlottesville, Virginia in 1994, Novak attended Albemarle High School where he was a letterman in football and soccer. In football, he was a three-year varsity letterman, twice garnering All-District and All-Daily Progress honors, and winning All-State honors following his sophomore and senior seasons. Novak was also a central defender on some of Albemarle's best soccer teams, starring with twin brother Chris. Novak graduated from Albemarle High School in 2000.
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