Growing up in Taos, Missouri, Jason was raised with a loving family that gave him every chance to succeed. Until his life changed forever on May 8, 2003, when his dad unexpectedly passed away by suicide leaving him, his mother and two younger sisters behind. Through hard work, dedication, and a strong faith in God, he is now a teacher and thought coach, basketball coach and Elite Skills trainer, Amazon Best Selling author, Post-Traumatic growth storyteller and Co-Founder of 4D Athletes.