Joey was a 3-Year letterman on an NCAA ranked wrestling team, wrestled at Sycamore High School and was a Cincinnati Golden Gloves Boxer under the great Billy Joiner. He is certified Master Trainer with the International Sports Science Association, and a professional coach for UFC, Bellator, ACA, World Series of Fighting and professional boxing. As a coach Joey has cornered amateur and professional title fights including an MMA World Championship and WBO title in boxing.