The Fotheringills were originally from Tacoma, Washington, but later relocated to train in Colorado Springs, Colorado, where they represented the Broadmoor Skating Club. Jerry attended Colorado College, where he majored in psychology and political science, during the time he was competing. Jerry was 5feet 11inches or 180 centimetres tall and three years older than his sister, who was tall for a pair skater at 5feet 7inches or 170 centimetres.[1]