I graduated from Mount Vernon High School in 1993. I attended Mount Vernon Nazarene University and received my Bachelors Degree in Sports Management. While in college, I enjoyed playing baseball, basketball, and soccer. I also played professional baseball in the Minor Leagues for 2 seasons after college. I received a Bachelor’s Plus Licensure for Health and Physical Education in 2001 at Ashland University. Married my wife Suzanne in 2001 and started teaching at Mount Vernon High School in 2001. I'm currently the Head Boys Soccer coach. My wife and I are the proud parents of Kaitlyn, Cody, and Kara Dapprich.