 Lee was the second African American head coach in history of the NAIA's Mid-South Conference and is a recipient of a National Football League minority coach fellowship.Lee played defensive end at Olivet Nazarene University from 1990 until 1993, where he also earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education in 1995.Lee's coaching career began with Momence High School in Momence, Illinois, where he served as outside linebackers coach for the school.