Eric grew up in the Kings Mills suburb of Cincinnati and spent his entire life there before attending Miami University in Oxford, Ohio.   While growing up Eric had a passion for all sports and began playing football in the 6th grade.  He continued playing football through high school where he eventually became the starting Center for Kings High School.  Once Eric got to Miami to pursue his degree in Secondary Education, he joined the club football team that had been formed just two years prior to his arrival.  As a member of the team Eric was a four year starter and served 3 years as an officer including one year as the president where Miami achieved a number one ranking and played in the first ever NCFA National Championship Game.