Head Coach
Rob Harmon
260.665.4149
harmonr@trine.edu

Rob Harmon enters his eighth year as head coach of the Trine University Thunder after serving as the assistant coach for eight years. Before coming to Trine he coached in the basketball programs of Angola and Fremont high schools. Prior to those coaching assignments, Coach Harmon served on the staff of Rick Majerus at the University of Utah as a graduate assistant coach for the men's basketball team that reached the N.I.T. final four.

Coach Harmon received his bachelor's degree in secondary education in 1991 from Ball State University, where he played basketball for 3 years and was a member of the football team for 1 year. He was recognized as a John R. Emens Scholar - a scholarship given for leadership and involvement within the community and school. Coach Harmon received his master's degree in secondary education from Indiana University in 1999.

Associate Head Coach
Ed Bentley
260.665.4843
bentleye@trine.edu

Ed Bentley is beginning his fifth season as an assistant coach with the Trine University men’s basketball program. Coach Bentley serves as the head junior varsity coach for the Thunder.

Coach Bentley served in the United States Army and the United States Marine Corps for 11 years. Between assignments, Coach Bentley played two years of basketball at Bridgewater College in Virginia.  While in the military, Coach Bentley was a member of the All-Army and All-Marine Corps basketball teams. In addition, Coach Bentley has volunteered to coach for Special Olympics and numerous intramural leagues where he mentored children, instilled self confidence, and shared his passion for basketball.

Coach Bentley received his bachelor's degree in secondary/special education from the University of Saint Francis. He is currently working on his master's degree in sports administration from the US Sports Academy. .Coach Bentley and his wife, Donna, reside in Hudson, Ind.  

Assistant Coach
Doug Jackson

Doug Jackson is in his sixth season as an assistant coach with the men's basketball program. Doug has coached locally for 23 years at a variety of levels and sports.  He has worked with Coach Harmon for the last 14 years at the Hoosier Basketball Camp each summer. 

Coach Jackson received his bachelor's degree from Purdue and his master's from Indiana.  He and his wife, Beth, both teach in Angola.  They have two sons Clint and Boyd.

Assistant Coach
Brian Posendek

Brian Posendek begins his second season on the Thunder coaching staff as a student assistant. As a high school senior, Brian was selected to the all-county team and second team All Lorain County Conference, as he led his Avon High School team to their first Division II district championship in more than 30 years.

Brian attended Otterbein, where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in history. Brian is enrolled in the Franks School of Education at Trine, where he pursues a career in teaching and coaching.