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He is a graduate of Northland International University where he completed his undergraduate degree in pastoral studies as well as a master's in biblical studies.

Ben was an assistant coach at Northland for four years, including two years underneath current Lancers head coach Matt Hotchkin. He played four years in college, earning First Team (two years) and Second Team (one year) All-American NCCAA Division II honors (two years), as well as All-Region honors during his playing career.