As of July 10th 2011, Commissioner Wright will have full control of enforcing rules and taking disciplinary measures in regards to all VBL games. We believe Mr Wright will bring a lot to our organization with his 30+ years experience in the game. “There is a new Sheriff in town” his name? Mr Wright.
Pierce College 01/01 thru 08/04
Men’s Head Basketball Coach
Woodland Hills, CA
Re-established a 16-year dormant basketball program
Direction, instruction, and supervision of all adjunct assistant coaches
Responsible for all aspects of men’s program including: recruiting, scheduling, practice, event management, budget management, promotions, and public relations.
Coordinating services to the team with other department heads
Scheduling of all competitive events and completing all travel arrangements
Overseeing recruitment of qualified student athletes
Counsel, guide, give advice and assist student-athletes in academics as well as social aspects as needed
President of Basketball Operations
Men’s Head Basketball Coach
Ontario, CA 08/04-02/05
Direction, instruction, and supervision of all adjunct assistant coaches
Renegotiate players contracts to balance budget
Responsible for all aspects of men’s program including recruiting, scheduling, practice
Event management, budget management, promotions, and public relations
Overseeing recruitment of qualified athletes
Scheduling of all competitive events and completing all travel arrangements
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Responsible for 80% of student-athletes going forward to four year universities under scholarships
Successfully working with Academic Coordinator by overseeing progress of all student-athletes in areas of attendance, social issues, tutoring and housing concerns
Retired NCAA Hall Of Fame and Division 1 Championship Coach Denny Crum’s Jersey. He was a former coach and player for the college before transferring to UCLA to play then join the Coaching Staff. This event boosted the attendance and moral for the basketball program.
Several corporate sponsors were negotiated to donate funds for transportation, uniforms, and shoes.
Developed working relationships with high schools in the area to promote continuing education, as well as generating funds for programs by renting gym for high school events.
Orange Coast College
Assistant Basketball Coach 08/00 thru 01/01
Organized all practice sessions
Recruitment of prospective student-athletes
Fundraising and public relations
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Two major corporate sponsors were signed to help with team expenses.
Coordinated fundraising events to boost attendance
Negotiated corporate sponsors to donate team sweat suits and shoes
Wright Style Corporation 1996-1999
C.E.O.
Owner of private label manufacturing company
Yin and Yang Restaurant 1987-2003
Part of owner of Chinese Restaurant in Century City
UCLA BASKETBALL PLAYER 1981-1985
PROFESSIONAL BASKETBALL PLAYER 1985-2000
NEW YORK KNICKS
GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS
DENVER NUGGETS
EUROPEAN LEAGUE: SPAIN, ITALY, FRANCE
CHANNEL 4 NBC (interned under Fred Rogin)
CHANNEL 13 KCOP (interned under Tony Hernandez)
Antenna 3, Barcelona Spain (Sports Commentator)
CHANNEL 5 KTLA NEWS
Additional references available upon request
Ontario Warriors-ABA League
President of Basketball Operations
Men’s Head Basketball Coach
Ontario, CA 08/04-02/05
Direction, instruction, and supervision of all adjunct assistant coaches
Renegotiate players contracts to balance budget
Responsible for all aspects of men’s program including recruiting, scheduling, practice
Event management, budget management, promotions, and public relations
Overseeing recruitment of qualified athletes
Scheduling of all competitive events and completing all travel arrangements
Pierce College 01/01 thru 08/04
Men’s Head Basketball Coach Woodland Hills, CA
Re-established a 16-year dormant basketball program
Direction, instruction, and supervision of all adjunct assistant coaches
Responsible for all aspects of men’s program including: recruiting, scheduling, practice, event management, budget management, promotions, and public relations.
Teaching of physical education class
Coordinating services to the team with other department heads
Scheduling of all competitive events and completing all travel arrangements
Overseeing recruitment of qualified student athletes
Counsel, guide, give advice and assist student-athletes in academics as well as social aspects as needed