Played basketball and football at Springfield High School. His football coach was Boyce Smith, a member of both the TSSAA and National High School halls of fame.
Played basketball at Emory and Henry College in Emory, Virginia
Served on the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Softball Rules Committee
NFHS Citizenship Committee
NFHS Equity Committee
Served on the NFHS Football Rules Committee for 22 years
Chairman of the NFHS Football Football Rules Research Subcommittee
Received the NFHS National Citation in 2002
During his tenure at TSSAA, he carried responsibilities in football, basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, and cross-country
Responsible for the registration and training of game officials
Oversaw the “Just Do What’s Right” sportsmanship program and the A. F. Bridges Award program
Responsible for the tracking of unsportsmanlike incidents
Wrote the “Looseball” column in the TSSAA News for 20 years
His daily duties at TSSAA included interpretation of TSSAA eligibility rules, its by-laws, and constitution