Ehlers holds a National “C” License from the USSF as well as licenses from the English FA and Universidade do Futebol (Brazil). Currently the Head Coach at Bushnell University, his previous experience includes 5 years as an assistant at NAIA Montreat College in North Carolina.

As a player, Joao starred at Ohio State University, where he helped the Buckeyes win the Big Ten title in 2015, and also played for two seasons at University of the Cumberlands.