Gary Keating was born in the small town of Fanwood, New Jersey, and received his degree in Athletic Administration from St. John's University, New York. Upon graduating he would become a men's college assistant basketball coach, following a few years he would step away and help be the caregiver for his father who had Parkinson's disease for 14 years. Following his father's passing exactly six months to the day, Gary would be diagnosed with young-onset Parkinson's at the age of 38. Now dedicated to help in any way, Gary remains strong. All for the day that he can tell his father, We Won!!!