Wilkes, a native of Ijamsville, Md. in Frederick County, works with the face-off specialists.

“Trey is an impressive young coach with a strong work ethic and a keen understanding of the intricacies of the game of lacrosse,” said DeLuca. “Trey’s values and character align perfectly with Delaware Lacrosse and our student-athletes will benefit greatly from his passion, dedication and knowledge.”

As the Buckeyes' face-off specialist in 2010-13, Wilkes helped OSU post a then-program best No. 3 national ranking and an NCAA Elite Eight appearance against Cornell in 2013. He ranked among the top nationally in face-off percentage that season, winning 58 percent of his 300 attempts and leading the squad with 68 ground balls.

He won the team’s Ground Ball Award as a freshman in 2010 when he led the team with 41 while also winning 94 face-offs. He won 51 face-offs, including going 18-for-18 vs. Mercer, and scooped up 22 ground balls as a sophomore before injuries limited him to just six games in 2012. He played in 51 career games, won 51 percent of his face-offs, and collected 135 ground balls.

During his career at Ohio State, Wilkes earned second team All-ECAC honors, was a 2013 Scholar All-American, a two-time All-Academic Big Ten selection, and a three-time Ohio State Scholar Athlete.?He also earned the prestigious Lindner Memorial Scholarship for his character and work ethic.

After earning his degree with honors in strategic communications with a minor in general business in 2013 from OSU, he briefly joined the professional ranks and competed for the Baltimore Bayhawks and the Ohio Machine in Major League Lacrosse. He has worked in the medical sales field and since 2011 has served as a director and coach at the Frederick, Md.-based Lax Factory, a training site for aspiring young lacrosse athletes.

Wilkes attended Urbana High School where he earned All-American honors while helping the Hawks reach three Maryland State championships and four regional finals. He was an Under Armour Underclassmen All-American, was a C. Markland Kelly Award finalist in 2009. He scored 53 goals and dished out 64 assists for his career and won 73 percent of his face-offs as a senior.

Most recently he served as a volunteer coach with the Mt. St. Mary's program in 2016 where he worked with the face-off specialists.

Wilkes resides in Philadelphia.