Growing up in Hawaii forged JJ’s love of the outdoors and active lifestyle. From a young age, JJ enjoyed a variety of land and water sports, surfing being his first love. When an injury in the water forced him to be sidelined, he was introduced to a new love: Volleyball. His newfound passion would lead him on a life journey that started on the humbling “baby courts" of the Outrigger Canoe Club and ultimately landing him at the top collegiate level, both as a player and a coach.

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Throughout his competitive playing career, he discovered his other great passion – training.  With exceptional fitness/conditioning mentors in his life (his father was a strength coach), he experienced first-hand the benefits of a good training program – not only how it helped his game, but how it was felt in all areas of his life. Being able to help others the same way has set him on this path.

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Although his sports passions have shifted to mountain biking, dirt biking and snowboarding, one thing hasn’t changed - JJ loves training and staying fit so he can continue to attack life, play outdoors, and live the life he wants.