Tuerff joined the Badgers from One Knoxville SC, where he served as the Operations Assistant during the team's inaugural USL 1 season.
 
He also worked with the University of Tennessee-Knoxville women's soccer team as a manager and goalkeeper assistant. During his time with the Lady Vols, the team accumulated a 20-3 record in 2021, a 2021 SEC Championship and a NCAA Elite Eight appearance in 2021. In 2022, Tennessee went 11-6-2 and appeared in the NCAA Tournament.
 
He was a three-year starter for the University of Tennessee Men's Club Soccer Team. He also earned his bachelor's degree in sport management at Tennessee.
 
Before he joined Tennessee, Tuerff was a two-year starter at Rhodes College in Memphis, Tenn. He led his team in goals during his sophomore season.
 
The Nashville native attended Father Ryan High School, where he was a member of the 2018 All-State Team.
 
Tuerff resides in Mobile with his dog, Goose, while supporting his favorite professional team, Liverpool FC, and loves avocado toast.