His story has come far since his days as a Covina Colt alum.

The La Verne Resident is a Time Warner broadcaster and has been at the forefront of some of the more interesting high school sports stories in the past few years, such as the passing of New York Yankee owner and legend George Steinbrenner at the 2010 MLB All-Star game in Anaheim.

Miller's story is not conventional. The 6-foot-5 broadcaster began as a paper boy for the San Gabriel Valley Tribune at age 14.

Miller realized he wanted to be a journalist in the sixth grade but was encouraged to join the Army out of high school.

As an Army medic, Miller had to deal with some very difficult challenges.

"As a combat medic dealing with burn victims was hard for me," he said. "Although I enjoyed serving my country and being a patriot, my overwhelming happiness was journalism."

After serving, he attended Mt. San Antonio College for two years playing basketball. He then transferred to the University of La Verne.

He forfeited his final year of basketball eligibility at ULV to enter the NBA draft for what he deemed a "journalistic experience."

Miller then went on to intern under sports anchor Rob Fukuzaki, a fellow ULV grad, at ABC-7 television station in Los Angeles.

Miller has covered notable sports icons such as Kobe Bryant, Lance Armstrong and USC quarterback Matt Barkley.

He also covered the 2009 Los Angeles Lakers championship ceremony and parade at the L.A. Coliseum.

Miller helped promote Charter Oak high school alum and current NABO Lightweight champion John Molina Jr.

Molina and Miller began their friendship as neighbors in Covina when Molina was only 7 years old. The relationship was that of a big brother and little brother.

"Reg is a good guy and he knows what he is doing. He has a job that he does very well so it was really great when he was able to help publicize me," said Molina.

Miller has been covering area sports for more than 12 years with Adelphia and Time Warner.

He previously hosted his own show, "A Local Sports Show," that started in 2001. Tribune prep sports editor Aram Tolegian served as co-anchor from 2004 to 2006.

"Honestly, he brought those schools that he covered to another level," said Tolegian.

"Certainly the Bonitas, the Charter Oaks, the Glendoras he brought to another level. He was the man who got the ball rolling Internet-wise and the video. He didn't just cover the big sports, he gave them great exposure. A lot of the things we try to do now, with Internet and blogs, were things that Reg really got the ball rolling on first."

Tolegian noted that Miller's passion was evident in how much he put into his work.

"I don't think people realize there are a lot of different roles Reg has had to play. He might be the sportscaster, does the editing, sets up the cameras. He has worn a lot of hats over there at Time Warner. That is not easy work and I don't think he looks at it as a job most times."

Miller has been a staple of high school sports since he was hired at Adelphia. It is clear Miller enjoys each new challenge to his job.

"It feels like I'm living a dream," he said.

"Doing what I do, I feel like I haven't worked a day in my life. It just feels like what I was put here to do and I enjoy telling stories and working with these athletes. The biggest challenge is getting around people who don't see it that way and are maybe here by circumstance, the politics."

Miller is on the advisory board for the On Deck Foundation, which was started by former South Hills baseball standout Brett Pierce.

The foundation is a way for foster kids and orphans to get the opportunities they may not get each day and give them the opportunity to pursue any passions they may have.

"The thing about foster care and group homes is that they are not juvenile centers. The kids are there by chance, not choice," Miller said.

Pierce, who was drafted three times by Major League Baseball, reached out to Miller because of his broadcast experience.

"Reg is invaluable in terms of mentorship and role modeling, and also provides opportunity and instruction in the journalism field," added Pierce.

"He is able to relate to the youth and that's what sets him apart. At the end of the day, it is about giving kids an equal opportunity to be successful at life and that's what Reg does."