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When Tim Miles came to Colorado State University to coach men's basketball he arrived on campus with a winning attitude and a smile. Both are essential to the program Miles is building with the Rams. His personality draws fans and student-athletes alike to him. His attitude is apparent in the feats that sprinkle through his resume. Despite a rough first season full of injuries and just one returning starter, Miles led the Rams to an early season championship at the Top of the World Classic tournament in Fairbanks, Alaska. In addition, the Rams finished the season at the annual Mountain West Conference tournament in Las Vegas where they beat Wyoming before falling to the No. 1 seed, BYU. During the offseason, Miles was rewarded for his persistence and hard work by a contract extension from Athletic Director Paul Kowalczyk. Miles is now signed through the 2012-13 season. "This university is committed to Tim and his staff," Kowalczyk said. "His leadership during tough times convinces us that we have the coach to lead our program to the upper echelon of the Mountain West." 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," Miles said. "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." With 13 years of experience as a head coach at four institutions, he has compiled a career record of 219-157 that includes three conference championships and three national tournament appearances. At North Dakota State, Miles earned 16 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. 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." HOMETOWN Doland, S.D. COLLEGE - 1989 University of Mary B. S. - Elementary Education and Health/Physical Education COLLEGE COACHING EXPERIENCE
PERSONAL Family: Married to Kari, with a daughter, Ava, and a son, Gabriel HONORS
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