M14 Staff
DEONTRE' BROWN
HEAD TRAINER / DIRECTOR, BASKETBALL OPERATIONS
Born and raised in Bolingbrook, Illinois, Deontre' Brown, also known as Dee, discovered his passion for basketball at an early age. Under the guidance of mentor Matt Miller during the inception of M14, he honed his skills and developed a deep understanding of the game.
Continuing his journey, Dee pursued higher education at the University of West Georgia, where he dedicated four years to playing collegiate basketball. This experience not only sharpened his athletic abilities but also instilled in him the importance of discipline and teamwork.
After his collegiate career, Dee embarked on a remarkable international basketball journey, playing professionally in three countries: Brazil, the Dominican Republic, and Portugal. These diverse experiences broadened his perspective on the sport and exposed him to various playing styles and cultures.
In 2016, Dee transitioned into the realm of training, drawing upon his extensive background to empower aspiring athletes. His expertise ranges from coaching kids to mentoring professional players and even celebrities. Specializing in shooting, dribbling, and finishing, he prides himself on his meticulous attention to detail and his commitment to helping clients master the fundamentals of the game.
For Dee, the driving force behind his dedication to his craft lies in his own unfulfilled dream of reaching the NBA. The disappointment of falling short fuels his desire to ensure that every athlete he works with has the opportunity to achieve their goals. As he often reflects, "What drives me to put my all into each client is the fact that I never got a chance to reach my ultimate goal and dream of making it to the NBA. That pain I felt is something I hope no kid ever has to experience. Therefore, I want to make sure every goal and dream each client has with the sport of basketball, I can help them reach it!"
With an unwavering commitment to excellence and a profound passion for the game, Dee continues to impact the basketball community, one player at a time.
MATT MILLER
FOUNDER
Miller grew up in Aurora, IL and played basketball collegiately and professionally before starting the brand. On September 23rd, 2009 Matt started M14Hoops. The company was founded on the principles of hard work, dedication, teamwork and dreaming big! His love and dedication to bringing basketball into children's lives shows in how he runs the company and manages his coaches.
By 2014, M14Hoops was the #1 company for player development in the western suburbs. The company had grown to training over 500 players annually. In 2018, M14Hoops the facility officially opened in Aurora, IL. With the facility officially opening, M14Hoops increased their ability to develop basketball players by starting teams as well as offering speed, agility, and strength training. The facility offers complete player development both on and off the court.
A word from Matt: In those early days, I didn't have a clue about business. I just wanted to help each player I came in contact with get better. It was an obsession. I constantly studied the game of basketball, athletic movements, communication and tried to perfect my craft to the best of my ability.
The M14Hoops Chicagoland location now trains over 3,000 players annually and the impact on the western suburbs of Chicago has continued to grow tremendously. M14Hoops Chicago offers not only training, but teams as well as speed and agility training for complete player development. With over 20 employees in place to manage day to day operations; M14Hoops has a great team in place and looks forward to a bright future of training youth basketball players!