 As a college swimmer at Texas, Surhoff is a one-time NCAA champion, winning the 200 yard IM in 2010.He also won the 200 yard IM and 200 yard backstroke at the 2010 Big 12 Championships.At the 2008 U.S. Olympic Trials, Surhoff placed 13th in the 200 m IM and 24th in the 200 m backstroke.