SJNA: DME Basketball Coaching Staff

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Ben Wisniewski

Ben Wisniewski was named the Director and Head Coach of the program in 2024. He most recently coached at Get Better Academy in the Czech Republic and was the head post-grad coach at Montverde Academy, but is no stranger to Wisconsin.

Ben Wisniewski was named the Director and Head Coach of the program in 2024. He most recently coached at Get Better Academy in the Czech Republic and was the head post-grad coach at Montverde Academy from 2020-22, but is no stranger to Wisconsin.

Wisniewski, most recently coached at Get Better Academy in the Czech Republic, is no stranger to Wisconsin. Having grown up in New Berlin, Wisconsin, just 20 minutes from SJNA, and playing his high school basketball at New Berlin West, Wisniewski’s local knowledge and connections make him a perfect fit for the program. Wisniewski also played collegiately at Edgewood College, where he is the second all-time leading scorer in the school’s history. Wisniewski also played professionally for the Saigon Heat in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, before starting his coaching career.

Wisniewski also boasts a strong coaching resume, having served as an assistant coach at Montverde Academy, winning national championships in 2018-2020, and as a graduate assistant at the University of Washington. His list of players coached during that time features a long list of current NBA and NCAA Division I players like Matisse Thybulle (Portland Trail Blazers), Scottie Barnes (Toronto Raptors), and Cade Cunningham (Detroit Pistons).

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Luke Thein

Luke Thein

Luke was named an asisstant coach in 2024 and has 10 years of experience coaching at the collegiate level...
Luke was named an asisstant coach in 2024 and has 10 years of experience coaching at the collegiate level coaching for Edgewood College in Madison, WI. Thein has served as the men’s basketball assistant coach (2013-14), graduate assistant (2014-16), and then served as the recruiting coordinator / assistant coach from (2016-2023). Thein ’13 is a former four-year player for the Eagles where he was a team captain as a junior and senior, a two-time NACC Conference champion, and helped the Eagles to their first NCAA tournament berth in 2012. Outside of Edgewood, Thein has coached and recruited for the Wisconsin Swing, an AAU basketball team, from (2014-2019). Thein attended Kimberly high school where he was a two-time Varsity basketball captain, a 2007 state basketball semifinalist, and 2008 state football champion. Thein brings a wealth of knowledge in recruiting the Midwest and has built many connections at the collegiate level in his 10 year coaching career at Edgewood College.

Alex was born in Wales, United Kingdom and is a native of Overland Park, Kansas.

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Jared Brown DME

Jared Brown

Coach Brown joined the DME program at SJN ahead of the 2026-27 academic year as the head prep coach.

Coach Brown joined the DME program at SJN ahead of the 2026-27 academic year as the head prep coach.

Brown brings a diverse coaching background focused on player development, recruiting, leadership, and building high-performance basketball programs. Most recently, Brown served as a Men’s Basketball Coach at Indiana University Columbus, where he helped lead practices, scouting and game preparation, recruiting, campus visits, and player development. He also served as head coach for the final 13 games of the 2025-26 season, overseeing practices, game planning, in-game coaching, and recruiting.

Brown previously served as Head Varsity Boys’ Basketball Coach at Waterloo School District, where he developed a year-round basketball program that included practices, games, film study, lifting, conditioning, summer camps, and community service. He also created a youth development league and helped the program achieve its best overall record since 2010-11 and best conference record since 2014-15.

In addition to his coaching experience, Brown founded and operated Game Prep Academy, working with athletes ranging from kindergarten through professional levels in a high-performance environment focused on both basketball development and personal growth.

Brown holds a Bachelor of Science in Human Performance from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and an MBA in Sports Management from Tiffin University.

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Khy Winston

Khy Winston

As a Graduate Assistant with the Spartans’ men’s basketball program under legendary coach Tom Izzo, Winston gained experience in player development, video analysis, and advanced training methods.

Coach Khy Winston is joining the program in 2025 after spending the last two years at Michigan State University. As a Graduate Assistant with the Spartans’ men’s basketball program under legendary coach Tom Izzo, Winston gained experience in player development, video analysis, and advanced training methods. A former team captain at Albion College, he knows firsthand what it takes to balance academics and athletics at a high level. At SJN, Winston uses that experience to mentor players, instilling confidence, skill, and leadership both on and off the court.

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Bryce Marquart

Bryce Marquart

Bryce joined the St. John's Northwestern: DME Basketball Program as the assistant prep coach ahead of the 2026-27 academic year.

Bryce joined the St. John's Northwestern: DME Basketball Program as the assistant prep coach ahead of the 2026-27 academic year.

He has extensive experience in NCAA Division I basketball operations, player development, recruiting, and team performance. During his time at the University of Missouri, Marquart served as Men’s Basketball Operations Manager within the SEC, supporting daily program operations, game-day execution, recruiting events, scouting, team travel, and offseason player development.

A graduate of the University of Missouri with a degree in Sport Management, Marquart also gained experience with The Basketball Tournament, supporting coaching staff with game preparation, statistics, equipment, and team logistics.

At SJN: DME, Marquart brings his Division I experience and passion for basketball to help student-athletes develop their skills, understanding of the game, and preparation for the next level.

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Jaquan Miller

Jaquan Miller

Jaquan Miller joins the SJN: DME Basketball Program in 2026 as Head Regional Coach and Player Development Coach, bringing experience in youth, high school, and elite-level basketball development.

Jaquan Miller joins the SJN: DME Basketball Program in 2026 as Head Regional Coach and Player Development Coach, bringing experience in youth, high school, and elite-level basketball development.

Miller most recently served as Head Basketball Coach at Stewart Middle School, leading the program to a 24-0 season and the 2026 Douglas County Championship. His coaching experience also includes assistant coaching roles at Lithia Springs High School and Douglas County High School, as well as player development work with Nike EYBL athletes.

In addition to his coaching background, Miller works as a school paraprofessional, supporting students through academic development, behavior management, and individualized interventions. He is currently pursuing a degree in Education at Liberty University.

At SJN: DME, Miller will focus on developing student-athletes both on and off the court, emphasizing fundamental skills, leadership, discipline, academic accountability, and a strong team culture.

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Eli Audley

Eli Audley

Eli joins the SJN: DME Basketball Program with a strong background in sports performance, exercise science, and athlete development, backed by nationally recognized professional certifications.

Eli Audley joins the SJN: DME Basketball Program with a strong background in sports performance, exercise science, and athlete development, backed by nationally recognized professional certifications. His credentials include NASM Certified Personal Trainer (CPT7), USA Weightlifting Level 1 (USAW-L1), and Red Cross CPR/AED certification, with additional preparation toward the NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) credential.

Audley holds a B.S. in Kinesiology Exercise Science from UW-Eau Claire and an M.S. in Sports Science from Carroll University. During his academic career, he was also a collegiate wrestler at UW-Eau Claire and earned Scholar All-American honors.

His professional experience includes sports performance coaching and athlete testing and monitoring at UW-Milwaukee and Carroll University, where he worked with athletes across multiple sports and supported strength and conditioning programs. He has also worked with athletes ranging from middle school to semi-professional levels in speed development, resistance training, and performance training.

At SJN: DME, Audley will bring his sports science expertise to help student-athletes improve performance, build strength, develop movement skills, and establish training habits that support long-term athletic success.

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Elaine - Trainer

Elaine Gonya

Elaine is the DME Wisconsin Licensed Athletic Trainer, tasked with keeping athletes in the program healthy through efforts in injury prevention, timely evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation.

Elaine is the DME Wisconsin Licensed Athletic Trainer, tasked with keeping athletes in the program healthy through efforts in injury prevention, timely evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation. Beyond working with DME athletes, she divides her time between serving as a senior-level Licensed Athletic Trainer for the professional baseball team, the Lake Country Dockhounds, is a college professor, and works in hospital-based Sports Health. With over 30 years working in sports medicine, her areas of specialization include Advanced-level Master Dry Needling Certification, Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA) screening clinician, and within Sports Health: Performance Pitching Specialist, Shoulder Specialist, ACL Injury Prevention program development. Elaine was a college basketball coach for 12 years and brings a wealth of knowledge specifically related to the biomechanical considerations of high-level basketball players.

After completing her undergraduate studies in Sports Medicine, Physical Education, and Biological Science at Otterbein University in Ohio, Elaine Gonya received her graduate degree in Exercise Physiology and Nutrition from the University of Kansas. A university educator for more than 25 years, Elaine has taught nutrition and performance, the pathophysiology of the disease, special topics in exercise physiology and athletic training, kinesiology/biomechanics, anatomy and physiology, and exercise testing and prescription, injury assessment, and evaluation at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

During her collegiate sports career and beyond, Elaine was an Academic All-American who scored over 1000 career points in college, was recognized as a two-time NCAA All-American athlete in Heptathlon, played USA Team Handball, as well as 5 years in full-contact women’s professional football. She has completed twelve marathons, including Boston, Chicago, and the US Marine Corps. She enjoys global travel, SCUBA diving, sea kayaking, mountain biking, and telling “mom jokes” while raising three teenagers who are equally active.

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