Ben is entering his third season coaching with AJV Boys, having previously served as the assistant coach for the 13 adidas and 15 adidas teams. He played club volleyball at the University of Texas, where he also helped teach beginner and advanced PE volleyball courses for students. Outside of coaching, Ben is a TASO referee for middle and high school volleyball and a certified official in the Lone Star region. Ben earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Texas and his master's degree from the University of Minnesota.