Joe is a graduate of Villa Maria's Physical Therapy Assistant Program. He also received a Bachelor's degree in Health and Wellness with a concentration in Nutrition from Buffalo State College, and is certified from the National Strength and Conditioning Association as a Strength and Conditioning Coach.

Joe worked as a Strength and Conditioning Coach Assistant for the Buffalo Bills 1999-2001 season as well as the Head Strength Coach for NFL Europe's Amsterdam Admirals from 2001-2005. He is also the Strength Coach for the Eden Volleyball Club.