Run It Basketball Founded By Coach Derek Watson

 
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About Coach Derek

Coach Derek is a passionate, honest and hard-work driven basketball coach and trainer. For over 8 years, he has taught all levels of the game to kids of every age. His patience, honesty, attention to detail and sometimes humor - is what kids and parents enjoy most about Coach Derek’s training and coaching style. Scroll down for his full resume.

Experience

Program Director / Head Coach at Run It Basketball (July 2019 - Present)

  • Today - Program includes a 14U A-Team and 14U B-Team

  • November 2019 - Created a second 13U/14U Team

  • July 2019 - Established Run It Basketball AAU

Coach / Trainer / Camp Director at Courtside Basketball Center & Hot Shots Elite (June 2013 - September 2019)

  • Hot Shots Elite AAU Coach

    • 12U Boys (2019)

    • 11U Boys (2018)

    • 13U Girls (2018)

    • 11U Girls (2018)

    • 10U Boys (2017)

    • 9U Boys (2017)

    • 14U Boys (2016)

    • 13U Boys (2015)

    • Lead Trainer among all teams in the AAU program

  • GameTime Training Lead Trainer and Director

    • Led two groups on Mondays and Wednesdays year-round

    • PreK - 2nd grade and 3rd - 8th grade

  • Camp Director for all basketball camps and clinics

    • Camps ranged from 30 -200 athletes of all ages

Head Coach at Western Sierra Collegiate Academy (Dec 2017 - Feb 2018 & Dec 2018 - Feb 2019)

  • Both seasons coached 7th and 8th Grade Boys’ Teams

Highlights

  • USA Basketball Certified Coach

  • Over 20 AAU Championships Won

  • Won Middle School League Championship First Year Coaching