JJ has his USSF “D” License. He was a four-year starter for Carroll University where he played multiple positions along the back line. He was the first Carroll player to ever win the Player of the Year award and the first defender to ever win the award. JJ has coached in many different rolls and with many different ages during high school and after playing collegiately.

JJ graduated from Carroll University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training. He then pursued graduate school at Marshall University and completed his Master of Science in Exercise Science with an emphasis in Athletic Training. He works at the YMCA as a Wellness Director. 

JJ, a native of Eden Prairie, MN currently reside in Greenville with his wife Crystal, sons Aiden and Asher, and daughter Alexis.