James Nokes

James Nokes is a multifaceted professional with a diverse background in fitness, education, and journalism. Currently serving as a Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor at VASA FITNESS since September 2023, James has also built a robust writing career, contributing to the Daily Chronicle as a Sports Writer and Wine Columnist since January 2008, and working as a Sports & Wine Writer for Shaw Suburban Media since 2005. From August 2011 to July 2023, James held the position of Athletic Director and Physical Education Teacher at Margolin Hebrew Academy, where a comprehensive athletics program was developed for grades 1-12. Additionally, James has experience teaching social studies and world cultures at Brookfield/LaGrange Park School District 95 and has worked as a Sports Writer for the Chicago Tribune Media Group. Educational credentials include a Master of Science in Kinesiology and Physical Education from Northern Illinois University and dual Bachelor’s degrees in Broadcast Journalism from Columbia College Chicago.