James was born and raised in Ocala, Florida where he attended St. John Lutheran School from K-3 to 12th grade.  After attending a community college for a year, he missed the family atmosphere of Lutheran education and decided to attend Concordia University Wisconsin.  In December of 2010 he received a Bachelor's Degree in Physical and Health Education.  He currently teaches physical education, health, fifth grade computers, religion, study skills and oversees foreign language education.  It is important to James that he fosters a love of athletics with a Christian environment through good sportsmanship and being supportive and encouraging of one another.