Born and raised in Toronto. My father was born in Oklahoma so I grew up playing baseball and football. Didn't play hockey until I could get myself to the arena. Of course my dad was my coach for T-Ball and Tyke and then I started playing with the All Star teams I guess what is know as rep ball now. I played right up until I graduated high school. I have entered back into baseball as my 9 year old son has been playing for the last 3 years. I have been coaching house league up until now however my son has made the Select Team and I offered to help coaching. The next year ahead should be interesting at a new level of play.