Ram Coaching Staff

RAM Coaching Staff 27 Season at Colorado State: First; Named Head Coach March 22, 1007 Record at CSU: 0-0 Career: 15th season: 212-132 Tim When Tim Miles came to Colorado State University to coach Miles men’s basketball he arrived on campus with a winning attitude and a smile. Both are essential to the program Miles is building HEAD COA ch with the Rams. His personality draws fans and student-athletes First Year at CSU University of Mary, ‘89 alike to him. His attitude is apparent in the feats that sprinkle through his resume. Miles has earned 15 wins in each of his last five seasons, knocked off No. 8 Marquette and No. 15 Wisconsin both on the road, and finished as one of only two independent programs with a winning record in 2006-07. Off the court, Miles believes strongly in academics, family and CSU. “My job is to come in and establish a winning mentality in our basketball program,” commented Miles in a March 22 press conference announcing his hiring. “That means we’re going to win outside hanging out with the students, we’re going to win in the classroom when it comes to grades and we’re going to win on the basketball floor.” Miles came to Colorado State with that winning spirit firmly in tact. With 12 years of experience as a head coach at three institutions, he has compiled a career record of 212-132 that includes three conference championships and three national tournament appearances. In 2005-06, his North Dakota State team earned similar national attention by defeating nationally ranked Wisconsin on the road. He also previously served as the head coach at Southwest Minnesota State University from 1997-2001 and Mayville State University from 1995-97. He began his coaching career in 1989 as an assistant at Northern State, where he served from 1989-95. While establishing a tradition of winning in college basketball, Miles’ philosophy extends far beyond the basketball court. He and his staff are committed to academics and the success of their student-athletes in the classroom. “It is essential that our players realize the value of their education at CSU,” Miles said. “Academics is our top priority. We also want to represent this program, this university, and this community in a first-class manner at all times.” What they’re saying about Tim Miles’ basketball teams… “They out-hustled us, out-played us. They outfought us. This was a game where the wrong team won.” --Bob Knight, Texas Tech “They’re good, with a lot of guys who can score the ball and they run a very efficient offense. I thought they did a good job defensively and they’re very well coached.” -- Bob Huggins, Kansas State “All in all we got beat by the better team tonight, without a doubt. They beat us fair and square, in every facet of the game. They just man-handled us.” -- Tom Crean, Marquette “They’re good. And look at the schedule the play; they’re used to playing on the road. I like what Miles is doing.” -- Bo Ryan, Wisconsin 28 Miles AT A GLANCE HOMETOWN Doland, S.D. COLLEGE 1989 University of Mary B. S. - Elementry Education and Health/Physical Education 1990 Northern State M.A. - Health and Physical Science COLLEGE COACHING EXPERIENCE Overall Conf. Year School Rec. Rec. Place Postseason 1995-96 Mayville (N.D.) St. 17-11 9-3 1st NAIA-II 1996-97 Mayville (N.D.) St. 18-11 10-2 1st NAIA-II Two seasons 35-22 19-5 1997-98 SW Minnesota St. 16-11 7-5 3rd 1998-99 SW Minnesota St. 16-11 7-5 3rd 1999-00 SW Minnesota St. 18-10 12-6 4th 2000-01 SW Minnesota St. 28-7 17-1 1st Elite 8 Four seasons 78-39 43-17 2001-02 North Dakota State 11-15 5-13 T8th 2002-03 North Dakota State 20-11 9-7 4th 2003-04 North Dakota State 16-13 8-6 T3rd 2004-05 North Dakota State 16-12 — — 2005-06 North Dakota State 16-12 — — 2006-07 North Dakota State 20-8 — — Six seasons 99-71 22-26 Totals 12 seasons 212-132 84-48 PERSONAL Family: Married to Kari, with a daughter, Ava, and a son, Gabriel HONORS Division I Independent Coach of the Year by CBS Sportsline, 2005-06 Finalist for the Hugh Durham Mid-Major Coach of the Year Award, 2005-06 “We wanted a person of integrity with character and North Central Region Coach of the Year at principles who is focused on graduating student-athletes. Southwest Minnesota State, 2000-01 It was important to attract a coach who is a tireless worker who fits at Colorado State and is comfortable in the role of Northern Sun Conference Coach of the being a teacher, and someone who strikes a cord with our Year at Southwest Minnesota State, 2000-01 fans and the community. I believe Tim Miles fits every one of those qualifications. We have as a goal for our program National Coach of the Month by to be in the NCAA Tournament consistently.” Division II Bulletin, December 2000 -- Paul Kowalczyk, CSU Athletic Director 29 Coach Tim Miles Speaks… Program Revivals… We have rebuilt three college programs from the ground up and made them nationally competitive in a matter of just a few years. How? We work to create an environment around our team which develops a sense of purpose. We nurture a culture of accountability, hard work, and togetherness. Recruiting… We recruit the finest players from the finest teams. We need players from successful programs. We need players who understand winning and have played against the fiercest competition. We know how to construct teams. We recruit certain players to play certain roles. While most of our players come from the Midwest, we have a network of contacts throughout the country which allow us to expand our recruiting base when necessary. Style of Play… People ask, “What is your style of play, Coach?” We tell them, “It’s the winning style.” Our players will be fundamentally strong, they will play hard and fast, and they must be mentally tough and focused on our game plan. Fans will come to watch teams who are executing their offense and playing hard on defense, but what they really want to see are exciting players. Fans love players who can make a differ- ence, not only on the basketball floor, but off it as well. Academics… Our players must be academically accountable. We will give them every resource at our disposal and every opportunity to have aca- demic success. However, it ultimately comes down to the student-athlete’s commitment. How bad does he want his degree? Most of this can be determined in the recruiting process, where we are very clear to our prospects: We want you only if you are serious about obtaining your college degree. 30 | 2006-07 Colorado State Basketball Media Guide 30 single and makes his home in Fort Collins. Niko Tim Miles on Medved: “Niko was a young man I targeted immediately Medved after I got this job to join our staff. I am thrilled he ASSIST A NT CO ac H will be joining us. He is an excellent coach, a ter- First Year at CSU Minnesota, ‘96 rific recruiter, deals very well with players and has great integrity and character. I expect Niko to help CSU reach its goals.” Niko Medved joined the Colorado State staff March 27, 2007. Since then Medved has filled a key role for the Rams, serving as CSU’s recruiting coordinator and media liaison. During the season Medved will have scouting responsibilities and will work with the guards. Medved joins Colorado State after spending last season at the University of Minnesota. He was involved in all aspects of the program, includ- ing recruiting, scouting, player development and fundraising. Prior to his year in Minnesota, he spent seven seasons as an assistant for Furman University. Medved served as the interim head coach in the spring of 2006. During his tenure the Paladins had the highest scoring freshman class in the country. Medved started his career at the University of Minnesota in 1992 when he was a student man- ager and spent one year as a student assistant. He also worked four years as an instructor at the prestigious Nike All-America camp. Medved completed his B.S. in kinesiology in 1997 and his Master’s in sport management in 1999. While attending graduate school, he spent two seasons as the associate head coach at Division III Macalester College. A native of St. Paul, Minn., Medved attended Roseville Area High School and was a two-sport standout in both basketball and golf. Medved is 31 duties at Peninsula College, he was a physical education instructor and community and high school Mark relations coordinator. Amaral Amaral spent two years as a player at West Valley Community College where he played for current ASSIST A NT CO ac H Cal State Fullerton head coach Bob Burton, before First Year at CSU moving on to play his final two years at The Col- The College of Idaho, ‘90 lege of Idaho (Now Albertson College of Idaho). While at The College of Idaho, he helped his teams Mark Amaral joins the Rams after seven seasons to NAIA Elite Eight appearances in back-to-back as an assistant coach at the University of Califor- seasons. Amaral has participated in some form of nia-Santa Barbara. This season at Colorado State, postseason in 21 of his 23 years as a player and a Amaral will work with the post players and over- coach.

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