Jack Trainer begins his first year as head coach of the Owens men's basketball program.  Prior to being named Express Head Coach, he served as an Assistant Men's Basketball Coach for six years.  During that time, Trainer helped lead the Express to an overall 179-29 record.  His 16 years of college coaching experience also includes previously serving as an Assistant Men's Basketball Coach at Youngstown State University for three years and at Eastern Kentucky University for one year.  Additionally, Trainer served as an Assistant Women's Basketball Coach and Recruiting Coordinator for Miami University for one year.

In addition to his college coaching experience, Trainer served as a Varsity Girl's Head Basketball Coach at Waverly High School and as Varsity Boy's Head Basketball Coach at Peebles High School each for two years.  He currently serves as the Dean of Students at Rogers High School.  The Pemberville resident earned a bachelor's degree in Social Science from the University of Rio Grande and a master's degree in Physical Education from Ohio University.