Tramaine L. Jones has experience mentoring and coaching students as a graduate assistant, black male initiative advisor, and coaching intern. He earned a Master's degree in education from Defiance College and Bachelor's degree in recreation and sport management from Indiana State University. As a graduate assistant, he mentored 50 students in a college bridge program and managed retention programs. As a black male initiative advisor, he mentored and advised 30 black male students. He also has experience coaching basketball and managing camps with the National Basketball Academy.