Attending Trinity University was a last minute decision that I made a few months prior to school starting. I was worn out and after dealing with a hostile basketball environment in high school, I thought my basketball career was over. Luckily I decided to give it one last chance, and from 2005-2009 I was given the opportunity to become a student athlete at Trinity University and it would forever change my life. From day one Coach Cunningham helped create a great team environment that built on the idea of trust and respect between one another. He was a coach of few words, but he knew how to lead by example and he brought the best out of all of us. The assistant coaches were extensions of Coach Cunningham and they always pushed us to look for ways to improve ourselves. We were all from different parts of the country and there were distinct differences in personalities, but over time we had created a bond and team chemistry stronger than any other team I’d been a part of. I knew that if I ever needed these guys whether it was on or off the court that they would be there in a heartbeat. Although we did not realize it at the time, the coaching staff as well as Trinity University helped instill values including loyalty and integrity that we will carry with us for the rest of our lives.
After graduating from Trinity University with a BA in Marketing in 2009, I accepted a job at USAA doing Insurance. It wasn’t my first choice of jobs, but I needed to gain experience and USAA has a great reputation for doing what is right for the military community. As time passed, there was something missing now that I was no longer part of the basketball team. I realized that I had a need to accomplish something bigger in my life and what better way to do it than to serve my country. In 2011 I decided to join the Army Reserves and after 6 months of training I was commissioned as a 2LT. There is a unique bond that is built between each member within the military community due to the trials and tribulations we go through and the core values that are instilled in us. The values and drive to achieve success I had learned from my days at Trinity made the transition into military life much easier. I am currently serving as an Intelligence Analyst in Afghanistan in support of the special operations community. It has been an amazing experience thus far being able to see firsthand the dedication and heroism these soldiers put forth on a daily basis. Becoming part of the military community was not an easy task, but thanks to all of the support and motivation from my family, friends, and coaching staff at Trinity University, I have been able to achieve my goals and I will continue to improve myself as a person. I am extremely happy with my decision to attend Trinity University and I would not be where I am today without the guidance I received in my days as a student athlete. Thank you for everything!
BJ Moon '09
