Head Coach-Darrell Wright 

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Football & Basketball Coach | Program Director | Player Development Specialist

Professional Summary

Accomplished football and basketball coach with more than 20 years of coaching, mentoring, and player development experience at the youth, middle school, high school, AAU, and national travel basketball levels. Former NFL, NFL Europe, CFL, and AFL professional football player who has successfully translated elite playing experience into developing athletes on and off the field.

Extensive experience coaching football offensive and defensive linemen, coordinating defensive units, developing basketball players from the youth through varsity levels, and building competitive programs that emphasize discipline, accountability, leadership, and character. Proven ability to mentor student-athletes, build positive relationships with families and communities, and prepare athletes to compete at collegiate and national levels.

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High School Accomplishments – Port St. Lucie High School

Three-sport varsity athlete in football, basketball, and track & field, Named Football League Player of the Year, Earned First Team All-State honors in football, Four-year varsity basketball letterman and starter, Selected First Team All-League in basketball as a sophomore, junior, and senior, Led Port St. Lucie High School to a 30-4 record and a Florida State Championship Game appearance during his senior season.

Nominated for Basketball League Player of the Year as a senior, Earned First Team All-State honors in basketball., Named 1999 a McDonald's All-American Nominee,

Finished career ranked 2nd all-time in school history in: Career Points: Career Rebounds: Career Blocked Shots

Signed a National Letter of Intent to play Division I football at the University of Louisville.

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Coaching Experience

Lane County Hot Shots / Lane County Kings 2015 – Present 2025

Founder | Director | Head Coach | Eugene, Oregon

Founded and directed one of Lane County's premier AAU basketball programs, Develop athletes from elementary school through high school, Mentor players both on and off the court while emphasizing academics, leadership, accountability, and character, Organize practices, tournaments, travel schedules, fundraising, and program operations. Help numerous athletes earn opportunities to compete at the collegiate level, including multiple full athletic scholarships. Build relationships with college coaches while assisting athletes throughout the recruiting process.

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Northwest Magic National Team (Nike EYCL / USJN Elite 40)

Assistant Coach 2019 – 2024

Assisted with player development for nationally ranked girls basketball teams. Competed against elite national competition on the Nike EYCL, USJN National Circuit, and Elite 40. Worked alongside high-level coaches preparing athletes for NCAA Division I basketball.

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Springfield High School Football & Basketball

Assistant Football Coach / Co-Defensive Coordinator 2007 – 2015

Coached offensive line, defensive line, and special teams. Served as Co-Defensive Coordinator. Developed defensive schemes, practice plans, and game preparation. Mentored student-athletes in leadership, discipline, and academic accountability.

Assistant Boys Basketball Coach Springfield

Freshman Head Coach, Junior Varsity Coach, Varsity Assistant Coach, Assisted in all aspects of the basketball program, Developed guards and post players through individual skill instruction, Planned practices and opponent scouting reports.

North Eugne High School

Assistant Football Coach / Defensive Coordinator 2016 – 2017

Coached offensive line, defensive line, and special teams, Served as Defensive Coordinator, Developed defensive schemes, practice plans, and game preparation, Mentored student-athletes in leadership, discipline, and academic accountability.

Hamlin Middle School

Head Basketball Coach Springfield, Oregon 2006 – 2007

Coached boys and girls basketball teams (Grades 6–8), Focused on fundamentals, teamwork, and sportsmanship, Introduced offensive and defensive systems appropriate for player development.

 

Sheldon High School

Assistant Boys Basketball Coach Eugene, Oregon 2005 – 2006

Assisted Varsity/ Jv basketball coaching staff, Conducted player skill development sessions, Assisted with scouting, practice planning, and game preparation.

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Professional Playing Career

Arena Football  Orlando Predators  2007, NFL Houston Texans 2006, NFL Seattle Seahawks 2006, NFL Europe Cologne Centurions— 2006

Canadian Football League Montreal Alouettes — 2005, NFL Europe Amsterdam Admirals— 2004, NFL Washington Redskins— 2004, NFL Dallas Cowboys  2003

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Collegiate Playing Career University of Oregon 2001 – 2003

Defensive End, Starting defensive end Team leader in quarterback sacks during first season.

Reedley Community College (California)

Conference Defensive Player of the Year, California Junior College Grid-Iron All-American, First Team Junior College All-American, State leader in quarterback sacks, Runner-up for California Defensive Player of the Year

Copiah-Lincoln Community College (Mississippi)

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