James started playing volleyball in college when he decided to check out the club team at UMD. He’s thankful he did, and has been in love with this beautiful game ever since! James continues to play both indoor and sand, usually with his lovely wife Jess. Keep an eye out for 1.5-year-old Zoey who will be a very good girl staying quiet and still while we're serving during matches this fall!

James has coached B-squad, 9A, and JV at Edina. He's also coached 13's, 15's, 16's and 17's at Vital Volleyball Club. He’s excited to continue to learn and grow as a coach, and feels very fortunate to be doing so again this year at EHS for the Varsity team! James would like to give a special shoutout to Mark Nelson who has been an amazing mentor and friend. 

Two Truths and a Lie: 

1. I met Teddy Swims at the Atlanta airport.

2. I saw a lion eat a zebra.

3. I won $10,000 for a hole-in-one.