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Attended Kirkwood CC and St. Ambrose U. Played baseball at both and majored in History and Secondary Education. Married Tracee Becker on Dec. 31st, 1994. Started teaching in Prophetstown, Illinois. Coached junior high track and basketball (didn't have a baseball program at that time). Moved to Erie High School in 1998. Served as sophomore basketball and baseball coach and Athletic Director. Currently, Head Varsity baseball coach and one hour away from Master's Degree. Son Kale is 10 years old and loves fishing and baseball. Tracee teaches English at Erie High School, literary magazine editor, and coaches varsity academic bowl.