He assists with coaching the athlete's group sessions as well as personal training. Locally known for his incredible explosive jumping ability, including being a previous winner of Hoopfest's Slamdunk Contest at only 5ft 11 inches tall, Jim recently recorded a 40 inch vertical jump while attending the Mike Boyle mentorship program in Boston(only the 3rd witnessed by Coach Boyle after training professional, collegiate, and Olympic athletes for 25 years!) and recorded a 41 inch vertical (and a 360 lb bench press at 180 lb bodyweight!) at Ross Strength and Speed.