 Kirsh played for the Colorado Crush and Philadelphia Soul of the Arena Football League (AFL).Kirsch, attended Cedar Crest High School in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, where he was first team all-state, first team all-county and league Most Valuable Player as senior after completing 115 of 198 passes (58.0 percent) for 1,950 yards and 26 touchdowns.He also rushed for 515 yards on 88 carries (5.9 average) and two touchdowns.