LAKE WALES, Fla - Warner University announces the addition of Bobby Hain as an assistant coach for the Men's Basketball Program.

Bobby Hain is entering his first season at Warner University as the assistant coach for the men's basketball program. Hain joins Warner University after a six-year stint at Lake Erie College. 
"I am excited and grateful to be joining Coach Warren's staff at Warner University." Hain said. "I would also like to thank athletic director Sean Hanrahan for this opportunity. It is exciting time for Royals basketball with the return of Coach Warren to Warner University. I am thrilled to be working by his side and with this great group of young men."
"Coach Hain is everything that I was looking for in a lead assistant. He, first and foremost, has a passion for people and helping them achieve their dreams. Also, Coach Hain has high level playing experience along with an elite coaching skillset. I could not be more excited to work with him!" Coach Warren said. 
In 2023, Hain served as the Associate Head Coach for Lake Erie College. Hain's key roles for the men's basketball program included player development, recruiting, scouting, and monitoring the team's academic progress. Hain started his coaching career in 2018 as a graduate assistant for the Storm before being elevated to a full-time assistant coach. 
In his first season with the Storm, Hain helped coach the program to their second consecutive Great Midwest Athletic Conference (G-MAC) tournament appearance after setting a program record in their Division II era for most wins (17) and most conference wins (12). The 2018 - 2019 team finished the regular season with a 17-12 overall record and 12-8 record in conference.
In Hain's time at Lake Erie College, he had a strong hand in the development of award-winning Storm athletes:

Gabe Kynard, 2018-2019 was D2CCA All-Region Second Team, CoSIDA Academic All-Region, and All-G-MAC First Team selection after he led the team and was fourth in the G-MAC with 18.2 points per game.
Gabe Kynard, 2019-2020 was the Great Midwest Player of the Year, D2CCA All-Midwest Region Team and NABC All-District Midwest Region Team. He was also a 2019-20 CoSIDA Academic All-American and All-District Team selection. The senior guard lead the conference in scoring at 20.3 PPG, while shooting .433 percent from the field.
Jacob Plantz, 2022 - 2023, 2nd Team All - Conference. Averaging 12.9 PPG while shooting 44.1% from the field and 31% from three.
Jonny Manning, 2022 - 2023, 2nd Team All - Conference. On the season he would average 12.4 PPG and 6.8 RPG. 
Jonny Manning, 2023 - 2024, 2nd Team All - Conference. On the season he would average a career best 14.6 PPG and a career best in rebounds with 7.7 RPG. 
Prior to joining the Lake Erie College coaching staff, Hain played collegiately at Youngstown State University from 2012 to 2016. During his time at YSU, Hain was a three-year starter and captain for the Penguins. After playing four seasons with YSU, he finished 8th all-time in program history scoring 1,187 points and finished fourth all-time in rebounds with 679.
Following his collegiate career, Hain played professionally for Villars Basket in Fribourg Switzerland, where he averaged 21 points and 13 rebounds per game. Hain helped Villars reach their first post-season semifinal berth and earned Euro Basket 2nd team All–Switzerland honors in 2017.
Hain a native of Jupiter, Florida graduated from Jupiter High School in 2012 and went on to earn his bachelor's degree in Interpersonal Communications from Youngstown State University in 2016. Hain also obtained a Master's degree in Business Administration from Lake Erie College in 2020.