James Vint
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James Vint was born July 17, 1973 in Des Moines, Iowa. His father, James W. Vint Sr. and his mother Sandra moved frequently in his youth. The Vint's settled in Sioux City, Iowa in 1979. James attended schools in Sioux City, including Hunt Elemenatry, Woodrow Wilson Middle School, and Sioux City North High School. The Vint's moved to Akron where James graduated from Akron-Westfield High School in 1991. During his senior year of high school Vint joined the United States Army Reserves. He served in the 366th Finance Unit, receiving an honorable discharge in 1999.
After graduation, Vint attended Norhtwestern College for one year, participating in football and baseball for the Red Raiders. He then transferred to Briar Cliff University where he was a standout on the baseball team. Vint graduated from Briar Cliff College in 1996 with a degree in Writing and Linguistics.
He spent his first year after graduation as a news and sports anchor at KSCJ in Sioux City. He left for Pittsfield, MA, in 1997. He served as the News Director and morning anchor for WBRK in Pittsfield. He also co-hosted the morning show.
Vint left WBRK to take a job as an English Teacher and football coach at Christopher Columbus High School in the Bronx. At Columbus Vint had a profound impact on his students. He was an innovator in the classroom, and earned several awards for teaching excellence. In 1999, Vint was nominated for the prestigious Walt Disney Teacher of the Year Award. Vint was known to stay at school until 9pm tutoring students. Vint helped rebuild the Christopher Columbus football program.
In 2000, Vint began working as a personal coach and team building expert. He has published several articles on leadership development, and the psychology and motivation of athletes. He is also a master clinician, speaking at football coaching clinics throughout the country.
Vint left Christopher Columbus High School in 2006 to become the offensive coordinator at Iowa Wesleyan College.
In 2007 he published his first series of five coaching videos.
