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About Trinity Christian College Basketball
Trinity Christian College plays the game the right way. Head coach Jason Hawkins has built a program in the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference where winning comes from discipline, basketball IQ, and collective effort—not shortcuts. Players here understand that NAIA basketball demands serious commitment, and the program attracts teammates who share that mentality. What separates Trinity is the balance between competitive excellence and genuine development. Hawkins prioritizes bringing in players who want to improve every single day, not just find a landing spot. The program competes at a high level within its conference while investing in your growth as both a player and student-athlete. You'll face quality opponents who push you to evolve your game, and you'll have coaches who actually care about your trajectory beyond the season. The Chicagoland area provides a strong recruiting base and natural advantages in visibility and community support. Trinity attracts serious competitors who've earned their place and want to prove something at the college level. This is a program for the player who sees NAIA as a genuine opportunity to compete, develop, and earn a degree while playing meaningful basketball. If Trinity Christian is on your radar, it's time to make sure your game matches the standard. Before you reach out to a program at this level, make sure your game is where it needs to be. Florida Coastal Prep exists to help serious players close that gap— through elite training, academic support, and real exposure. Start at floridacoastalprep.com or /contact/.
NAIA programs can offer scholarships and a high level of competition in a smaller-school environment. Learn about NAIA basketball scholarships and how this division compares to JUCO options before finalizing your recruiting list.
What Recruits Should Know About NAIA Basketball
The Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference operates within the NAIA, where scholarship opportunities exist but recruiting timelines and standards differ from NCAA programs. NAIA coaches recruit primarily through direct outreach, exposure events, and coach-to-coach referrals. Academic requirements are governed by the NAIA Eligibility Center — a separate process from the NCAA.
Trinity Christian College and its Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference peers offer full and partial scholarships to players who fit their system. Smaller rosters mean more playing time for the right player, and NAIA programs regularly produce players who transfer up to D2 and D1. Getting evaluated starts with sending updated film and a clear academic transcript directly to the coaching staff.
The Transfer Pathway Through NAIA Programs Like Trinity Christian College
For players targeting Trinity Christian College as a stepping stone to a higher level, FCP's post-graduate program provides the development foundation and eligibility clarity needed to maximize every transfer opportunity. We understand how NAIA coaches evaluate transfer candidates — and we prepare our players accordingly.
Whether you're coming out of high school or looking to transfer up after a year at a lower level, FCP builds the film profile and academic standing that NAIA programs expect. Apply to FCP to start the process.
Whether you're a current high school player exploring options through our high school program or a graduate looking for a post-grad year, FCP provides the coaching, competition, and college placement support to help you reach programs like Trinity Christian College.
Compete at the Level Trinity Christian College Scouts
NAIA coaches evaluate players in the context of their competition. FCP builds a schedule that puts you in front of the right coaches at the right tournaments — giving your film the competitive context that programs like Trinity Christian College need to make a decision.
Research compiled by the FCP recruiting staff · Last updated April 2026