Central College Athletics

Reece Miller
Center Point, Iowa
Class of 2024

Why did you choose Central?

I chose Central because of the great Strength and Conditioning Program and I loved the football coaching staff and the winning culture that I experienced on my visit. Central felt like home with the small school feel right from the jump.

Favorite professor and why?

Professor Shuger-Fox is my favorite professor because she is always bundled with energy and is fun to joke around with. She is always willing to help if we have any questions and go into as much detail as needed as well. I am also excited to join her ski and board club this winter as well as continue to take her classes.

You’re majoring in strength and conditioning because?

I’ve always enjoyed constantly being around athletics and I always thought it was interesting to know how programming of training works for teams and individuals. I’ve always loved everything surrounding training and being able to have a chance of Coaching and being around it sounded like a dream to me.

Besides athletics, what else are you involved in on campus?

I have been involved in Intramurals, Strength and Conditioning Intern and I’ve been able to do some research with Catapult GPS Accelerometers.

Who are your go-to musical artists?

My go-to musical artists would definitely be Luke Combs, Tyler Childers, Juice Wrld, and Eminem.

How has attending Central and playing a sport impacted your life?

It has given me the opportunity to create some friendships that will definitely last way past college. It has also helped me grow as a man and has given me opportunities at making connections for jobs in the future.

What made you want to be a strength coach?
 
I’ve always loved being around athletics and I specifically enjoy helping athletes grow to their full potential. It is fantastic to see the improvements made with the programs written from the strength and conditioning program.

Favorite celebrity when you were a kid?

I think it would have to be Adam Sandler because I used to watch the movie Grown Ups on repeat.

Favorite professional sports team

My favorite MLB team is the Chicago Cubs, my NFL team is the Chicago Bears, and my NBA team is the Boston Celtics.
 
What’s your favorite game you’ve played in at Central? Why?

When we beat Wheaton in the 2021 playoffs because of the crazy ending and just how much it meant for everyone on that team to move on to the quarterfinals over the team that had beaten Central in 2019. It was the cherry on top of the already historic season.

Favorite TV Show

My favorite show is Game of Thrones. The action and storyline are always keeping you on your toes and I would say it is the greatest show ever created.

What’s it like to play for Coach McMartin?

It is amazing to play for Coach Mac. He cares about his players and is always looking to help us become better men on and off the field. He is the epitome of Central College football and what it stands for. He is one of the reasons that becoming a Central College football player is the best decision I’ve ever made.

What’s your favorite part about being a member of the Central football team?

The relationships between the players. We are all very close with each other and basically brothers at this point. Being able to joke around with everyone on the team and knowing that they have your back on Saturdays no matter what is a great feeling.

What do you hope to be doing 10 years from now?

I hope to be a strength coach with a D1 football program somewhere. I also hope to be married and have possibly starting a family by this time as well.

Favorite food from Central Market

Brisket Quesadillas and CTO Omelets. They are the most consistently good meals and always hit the spot.

Bucket list

There are 3 main items on my bucket list. I would really like to go skydiving, skiing in Switzerland, and go to Augusta National to watch the Masters.