He was named to the First Team All-East Bay Athletic League three times, earning the title Most Valuable Player in his senior year.

[4] Due to the 2008 Summer Olympics and his contract with the U.S. National Team, Patak joined Indios de Mayagüez after their season had started.

[7][8] He played with the team until January 9, 2009 when his contract was mutually terminated due to the club's financial constraints.

[20] He proved to be a huge catalyst to turn Spacer's season around, making a run in the Coupe de France but ultimately coming in second best.

[22] Patak has been a member of the full United States men's national volleyball team since 2008.

He was initially a member of the U.S. delegation for the World University Games in 2003 and 2007 earning a bronze medal in both trips.

U.S. assistant coach Rick McLaughlin tipped Patak as having the potential to peak in 2012 for the London Games.