High School: Walnsch was a four time letter winner at Notre Dame Cathedral Latin... As a sophomore, he tied for fifth place in the OHSAA division II state golf tournament... He was subsequently named first team all-ohio in division II... Walnsch also took a trip to state his senior year and placed 21st in the state tournament... He was named the Cleveland Plain Dealer honorable mention player of the year.

Personal: He is the son of Ron and Lori Walnsch.