Heading this young Trine Thunder team is a tough nose coach, Brooks Miller. Joining the Trine family in 2011. Taking this Thunder Men’s Basketball Program by storm. Combining his 15 years of experience with his contagious positive energy. Coach Miller has developed a cultural of success.
Not only developing fundamental sound basketball players, but turning boys to men. Stanford University Business graduate, Thomas J. Peters, is an American writer on business management practices. Mr. Peters stated that, Leaders don't create followers, they create more leaders. That’s exactly what Coach Brooks Miller is doing here at Trine University.
Making great basketball players. Developing professional young men. Producing the type of leaders our community’s and work force need. Valuing life, targeting the things we can control. Such as Communication. Energy, and Sacrifice. Coach Miller test the wills and hearts of his players very day. Imbedding the fight to grind through struggle and embrace pain. These young men not only have an elite skill set, but they have a dog fight mentally. You can never count this team out of a game.
Furthermore, The Trine Thunder are coming off a hard fought season last year. Just falling short of the of the MIAA Championship. One of the Most competitive conferences in the nation. Clearing the path was recent Grad Jared Holmquist. Who embody the true meaning of a Trine’s Men basketball player. Both on the floor and in the classroom. But he left on a great note. Leaving a legacy that impacted so many.
He now passes the torch off into the hands of another very special individual, Senior guard, Will Dixon. Using his elite basketball IQ and illusive speed. Making a statement that the Trine Thunder are a force to be recon with. Averaging 22.7 points a game and shooting and outstanding 91% from the free throw line. You better believe this senior guard is playing every game like it’s his last.
Also, as a leader Will Dixon understands the importance of the classroom. When you don’t see him on the court. You can find this senior chemical engineer in the labs. Studying and mastering his craft. With the same passion and Grit, as if he was on the basketball court. Truly embodying the spirt of a Trine Men’s basketball player. This young man really has a bright future ahead of him.
But as we all know. It takes more than one person to create a team. Will Dixon is accompanied by a group of battle tested individuals. Of this group, although only sophomores, Jordan Kreglow and Kyle Dotson possess the mindset of veteran leaders. Both, emphasizing comminution. These fearless competitors are the rock for this Trine Men’s basketball team. Much is expected of them as the season moves forward.
In addition to this resilient team. Trine University welcomes 6’5 Sophomore forward Myles Copland to the team. Transferring from Siena Heights University. Myles now completes the three headed monster down low for the Thunder. Led by 6’8 junior Ellis Cummings, from Ottawa Hills, Ohio.
Ellis is a big factor in every game for the Thunder. He is a nightmare for the opposition. Combing for 7 blocked shots and 23 points in the last three games. Standing by his side is 6’6 sophomore Jared Dishop. Jared continues to develop every day. With his ability to set out and knock down a jump shot. He makes this trio about as diverse as they come. Coach Miller has to be proud.
The Trine Men’s Basketball team just ended a long weekend. Gaining experience in these valuable tournament games. reaching 2-1 in this early season. The team was locked in. Imposing their will on to there opponents. Doing all the little things that turn a good team in to a championship team. Tune in an follow this electric team on their journey to the big dance.
