James is a USPTR certified tennis professional with a Bachelor’s degree in secondary education. From 2005-2008, James was a starter on The College of New Jersey’s varsity tennis team which reached the #12 national ranking. James played in the ITA regional tournament as well as the NCAA national team tournament, and was a 2007 Swarthmore invitational doubles tournament champion. James began his teaching career at Hopewell in 2005 and is now a full time tennis pro. He instructs every level of player in group and private lessons.