His résumé includes NCAA and NFL athletes and teams (Raiders, Chargers, and Jaguars), as well as IRONMAN and Olympic-level competitors, physically impaired athletes, and people needing post-surgery rehabilitation and corrective exercise training. Vernon graduated from the University of North Florida with a bachelor's degree in Health and Exercise Science. He holds multiple certifications in strength and conditioning, sports performance, body-fat loss, corrective exercise, and injury reconditioning.