Jake has been a competitive distance runner since joining his middle school cross country team. He graduated from Fordham University in 2017, where he competed on the Rams’ Division I Cross Country/Track and Field teams. Jake has completed the USATF Level I Coaching Certification and holds a Masters degree in Exercise Science with a concentration in Human Performance from Southern Connecticut State University. He is the head coach of Fairfield University's Division I Men's and Women's Cross Country teams. Jake has experience coaching individuals in distances ranging from the mile to the marathon, and writes weekly workouts for the NHRR racing team. In addition to coaching, Jake continues to compete as a member of the NHRR racing team and is currently training to run marathons.