ANNVILLE, Pa. – Patrick Ratke, Director of Athletics, announced Matt Miller as the next Head Coach of the Lebanon Valley College Men's Basketball Program after a national search.

Miller takes over as the 25th Head Coach in program history as the Dutchmen prepare for their 122nd season this winter. He comes to The Valley from Division I University of New Hampshire (UNH), where he spent two seasons as an Assistant Coach for the Wildcats. Before UNH, Miller spent a season on the Loyola University (Md.) coaching staff and five years as an assistant at Mount St. Mary's University. Miller recruited and mentored several All-Conference players and led the recruiting, scouting, defensive, and development efforts for the Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers to help lead the team to an NCAA Tournament appearance in 2021. He also spent one season as the top assistant at Division II Shepherd University (Shepherdstown, W. Va.), where he helped lead the Rams to their best finish in 20 years with a 20-10 record.

"Matt Miller embodies the qualities we sought in the next leader of our men's basketball program," said Ratke. "He has a demonstrated track record of building strong team cultures, developing student-athletes to reach their full potential, and creating environments where individuals and teams can thrive. Matt's positive approach, passion for mentorship, and commitment to excellence align perfectly with Lebanon Valley College's values. Beyond basketball, he understands the importance of collaboration and being a supportive teammate in an athletic department. We are confident that his leadership will have a tremendous impact on our student-athletes and are excited to see the program reach new heights."

Miller is a 2005 graduate of St. Mary's College of Maryland, where he earned a bachelor's degree with a dual major in economics and public policy. The three-year member of the Seahawk men's basketball team won the Capital Athletic Conference's Student-Athlete Award twice and was named a captain of the squad in 2003-04. He began his collegiate coaching career at Marymount University, where he also earned his Master of Education degree in English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) in 2008.

"I am excited and humbled to have been chosen as the next head men's basketball coach at Lebanon Valley College," stated Miller. "I want to thank President MacLaren, Athletic Director Ratke, and the LVC community for the trust that you have placed in me in connection with this great opportunity. I know LVC has a storied men's basketball tradition, and I look forward to the challenge of raising the program to great heights once again. I will work tirelessly across campus with students, administrators, and staff, as well as with former players and alumni, to forge an exciting and successful brand of basketball that will make the LVC community proud. My family and I look forward to joining the LVC and Annville communities and meeting everyone."

Miller coached successfully at the high school level, leading St. Maria Goretti High School in Hagerstown, Maryland, to a 100-42 record during his tenure, including winning a Baltimore Catholic League (BCL) regular-season title in 2016-17 and the Gaels' first BCL Tournament game since 2001. Miller's team captured one BCL title and three Independent-Parochial Schools League (IPSL) titles and earned two Alhambra appearances while finishing 60-18 in his last two seasons. He also led Winston Churchill High School (Md.) for five seasons, during which the team went 55-18 in his last three seasons while winning three straight division titles. He also coached on a state title program in the same county at Walt Whitman High School, where he served as an assistant coach from 2005-06.

What they're saying about Matt Miller
Nathan Davis—Head Men's Basketball Coach, University of New Hampshire:
"Matt possesses every quality you would want in a person to lead a program. He has a great understanding of basketball, the ability to teach, and the desire to improve his craft. He does a tremendous job of building relationships and earning the trust of those around him. His work ethic has earned the respect of everyone he has worked with. He will be a great representative of Lebanon Valley College and LVC basketball, while bringing pride in the program to all of those associated with the College."

Dan Engelstad—former Mount St. Mary's Head Coach and current Pepperdine Assistant Coach:
"What a tremendous hire for Lebanon Valley Basketball. I've had the privilege of knowing Matt in multiple capacities—as a teammate, head coach, and assistant coach—and he is one of the most respected basketball minds and people in the profession. What truly sets Matt apart is his relentless work ethic and unwavering commitment to excellence. He approaches every aspect of the job with purpose, energy, and a clear vision for success. I have no doubt that he will build a program that the players, alumni, and entire Lebanon Valley College community will be proud to support. The future is incredibly bright, and I look forward to watching the program compete at the highest level of Division III basketball in the years ahead."

Justin Namolik – Head Men's Basketball Coach at Shepherd University
"Matt Miller is one of the best coaches I have had the opportunity to work with. He is dedicated to building meaningful relationships with student-athletes and providing them a well-rounded collegiate experience. He's had success at every level he has coached, and I am confident he will continue to build on Lebanon Valley College's rich basketball tradition."

David Blenckstone – former St. Maria Goretti Catholic High School Athletic Director and current Hagerstown Flying Boxcars General Manager
"Matt is a consummate head coach. He is a tireless worker, a great recruiter and does an outstanding job developing his players on and off the court. No team will play harder or be better prepared than Matt's teams. The program is in great hands!"

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