About JK

I’m from Austin, Minnesota, which explains why I am a Viking fan! I still have many relatives that live there and I visit that great state several times a year. My brother and sister both are married and have families in Colorado, another great state to visit! I am currently the only one in my family who lives in Nebraska, although I have four nephews attending college in Kearny Nebraska.

I grew up playing all kinds of sports and learned quite a few life lessons from rough housing with an older brother. I’m very grateful for those experiences as it fostered my drive for athletics. Basketball was my passion and my claim to fame in school.

Sports have always played a huge role in my life, but now that I have gotten out of coaching, I have more time to work on keeping a balance. I still enjoy working out, lifting weights in particular to stay fit. I am totally addicted to watching the NFL! J It’s the only sport I will arrange my day around so that I can watch the Vikings. I have been up to two Minnesota Viking games and have loved them both! My favorite outdoor activity would be hiking in the mountains of Colorado. I do not get to do it that often but I love every minute of it. I also like camping, biking, concerts, road trips to Omaha and if I have time, road trip to Minnesota!

The best sports moments are watching top athletes who have character. When they do something spectacular, they act as if nothing happened and don’t even blink an eye. I can’t stand seeing athletes who show-boat and make a big deal out of a play. No matter how much talent they have, if they don’t have character, then I don’t care to watch them. It’s always refreshing to see top athletes give their all for the good of the team and not make it about themselves or make excuses for mistakes.

I’m passionate about what I teach. I whole heartedly believe that making good choices will lead to a more fruitful life! My motto has become “it’s your life, it’s your choice, choose well!”