James graduated from Kean University with a degree in Physical Education/Adult Fitness. He played football at Kean and started at Center for 31 games. He has worked in different fitness facilities dating back to high school. After seeing positive results in his athleticism and playing ability that developed through a properly planned training program; he established a passion for sports performance. 

James has been in the industry for 10 years as of 2018. In his tenure at Team TEST, he has been the director of the speed school, training director in charge of staff education, and is now the owner of Pratt Performance Systems which is primarily a Semi-Private training system with separate departments for adult and athlete training.

He is a Certified FRC Mobility Specialist (FRCms) and has taken courses on the Selective Functional Movement Assessment and Postural Restoration Institute.

He enjoys spending his free-time with a very special lady; his 9 year old pit-bull, Nahla.