Born and raised in the Quad Cities, Jake grew up in the church and committed his life to Christ in middle school. Since 2010, he has coached baseball, softball, and basketball, bringing both experience and a passion for developing student-athletes on and off the field. Jake graduated from St. Ambrose University in 2008 with a bachelor’s degree in Business and Sports Management. He and his wife, Stephanie, have three children—Rylee, Peyton, and Eli—who are active in both athletics and church activities, and all attend Coram Deo Academy. Jake’s heart is to see students use their gifts to honor God, compete with excellence, and grow in character through the platform of sports. Jake serves as the Athletic Director, where he is dedicated to shaping athletics as an extension of Christian education.