M14 Staff
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NICK DANIELS
Nick Daniels is the managing partner of M14Hoops Indianapolis LLC. On top of his duties as the managing partner of our Indianapolis location, Nick is the Head of Player & Staff Development for M14Hoops.
He is regarded as one of the best up and coming basketball skill trainers in the Midwest. His passion, high energy, and knowledge of the game is undeniable and has earned the respect of the basketball community. Through his time at M14Hoops, Nick has developed some of the top players to come out of the states of Illinois and Indiana.
A word from Nick: It has always been a dream of mine to teach the game of basketball. I have been fortunate enough to learn the game from many great coaches and I’m excited to pass on the knowledge I have learned through M14Hoops.
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Jaelan Manson
SOUTH INDY DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS
Coach Jaelan is a native of Indianapolis. Jaelan played his college career at Vincennes University (2013-2015) and Indiana Tech (2015-2016). Jaelan made it to the Final Four his first year going 34-3 at Vincennes, and second year made a Nationals appearance at Hutchinson, Kansas. He then transferred to Indiana Tech and led his team to their first Nationals appearance in 5 years.
Coach Jaelan started Vincennes University his first year as a walk-on, making the team in a open tryout. He then went on his second year earning a scholarship to play at the University, and then earning a scholarship to play at Indiana Tech.
A word from Jaelan: It has always been a major goal of mine to give back to the younger generation. Providing them with the skills and confidence that I missed as a player. It is a great feeling knowing that I get the opportunity to help the players achieve their dreams through M14Hoops.
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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!