Home town, Rahway, New Jersey

Eagle Scout

Attended University of Dayton 1974-78 BS degree 1988 MS degree

Married 38 years, three daughters

Physical Education teacher Dayton Public Schools 1978- 2013

Dayton Public schools Teacher of the year 2007

Ohio Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the year 1993

Ohio Young Professional of the year 1988

NCAA National Youth Sports program (NYSP) Evaluator (1985-1987; 1991-2004)

Member, Physical Education Standards Development committee, National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS)

Coaching experience:

Valerie Middle school Volleyball and Track (Track city champs 2010 and 11)

Meadowdale Middle school Volleyball and Track 2012

Ponitz CTC high school Volleyball and Track 2013-2019

City league volleyball co-champs 2016 and 2019

 

Why do you coach? "I love working with kids. I especially love working with the younger athletes. I believe a solid skills foundation is important to their enjoyment of this wonderful sport."

Best advice given? "Success is not measured by what you do compared to someone else. True success is what you do compared to what you know you can do."