Tim Trites began his collegiate career in 2002 at Fleming College, Peterborough and played until 2004.

In his second season with the Knights in 2003-04, Trites made a huge impact with his team as he finished the season as the East Region scoring champion as well as being named to the OCAA All-Star and East Region All-Star teams.

Trites was also named the Fleming Knights Male Athlete of the Year in 2003-04 and recorded the most aces in a match (12), which is still a school record.