He earned a Ph.D. in Kinesiology from Louisiana State University, a MA.Ed. in Education from Western Carolina University, and a B.S. in Exercise Science from S.U.N.Y. Cortland. He has published numerous articles about disc golf, received several grants to fund disc golf workshops and designed courses for college campuses and public schools. In 2015 Justin was presented the Educational Disc Golf Experience Award by the PDGA in recognition for teaching disc golf to young people and growing the sport. When not playing, teaching, or writing about disc golf, he enjoys mountain biking and alpine skiing. Justin lives in Cullowhee, North Carolina, with his wife, Kristin; two sons, Aidan and Noah; and daughter, Addison.