EIU Recruiting Areas: Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Rhode Island
Illinois Recruiting Counties/Area: Livingston, McLean, Ford, Iroquois, De Witt, Piatt, Moultrie, Macon, Christian, Shelby, Montgomery, Fayette
Eastern Illinois
* Hired as an assistant coach on head coach Chris Wilkerson's staff in February 2024
* Enters second season on coaching staff for 2025 season
* Will coach Panthers defensive line
* Coached first team All-Conference defensive lineman Nicholas Oliveira-Chace
* Defensive line unit had 35.5 tackles for loss with 11.5 sacks during 2024 season
Prior To Eastern Illinois
* Assistant coach at University of Chicago, 2022-23
* Served as defensive line coach and strength & conditioning coach
* Worked with University of Chicago 13 varsity programs, helping several advance to NCAA Tournament appearances based on strength & conditioning program
* Assistant coach at Pope John XXIII High School (2019-21)
* Worked as defensive line coach / strength & conditioning coach
* Assistant coach at Fordham Prep School (2017-18)
* Worked as defensive line coach / strength & conditioning coach
* Founder of Taylor Made Fitness - strength & conditioning company in Tri-State Area (NY, NJ, CT)
Personal
* Played in National Football League for four seasons (New York Giants 2014-16, Dallas Cowboys 2017)
* Played football at Southern Connecticut State University
* Was a multiple-time All-Northeast 10 Conference selection
* Bachelor's degree from Southern Connecticut in 2014
* Mentor for Capital Prep Charter School
* Native of New York City, New York