Derick Pugh
Fontana,CA
Summary
Experienced collegiate basketball coach with over 10 years of junior college coaching experience and additional experience at the NCAA Division II level. Passionate about recruiting, mentoring, and developing student-athletes while preparing them to advance to four-year programs and succeed both academically and athletically.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Men's Basketball Coach
Ventura College
Ventura
03.2024 - Current
- Part-Time Kinesiology Instructor.
- Supervise and manage all logistics of the Men's Basketball Program.
- Recruit, evaluate, and maintain academically eligible student-athletes.
- Support student academic success, retention, and transfer goals.
Head Men's Basketball Coach (Interim)
San Bernardino Valley College
San Bernardino, California
05.2006 - 11.2007
- Organized recruitment efforts to attract talent to the program.
- Supervise assistant coaches, and collaborate with the athletic department.
- Analyzed game footage to identify strengths and weaknesses in team play.
- Support student academic success, retention, and transfer goals.
Head Men's Basketball Coach
Pomona High School
08.1996 - 06.1999
- Developed practice plans to improve player skills and team performance.
- Coordinated game strategies with coaching staff before competitions.
- Mentored student-athletes in sportsmanship, teamwork, and discipline.
- Analyzed game footage to identify strengths and weaknesses in team play.
Assistant Men's Basketball Coach
Riverside City College
Riverside , CA
02.2021 - 03.2024
- Coordinated player recruitment and evaluation for team roster management.
- Analyzed game footage to identify areas for improvement and strategy development.
- Collaborated with coaching staff to implement game-day strategies and tactics.
- Facilitated communication between players, coaching staff, and athletic administration.
Assistant Head Men's Basketball Coach
San Bernardino Valley College
San Bernardino , CA
06.2004 - 05.2006
- Analyzed game footage to identify areas for team and player enhancement.
- Organized team logistics for travel, schedules, and game day operations.
- Supported athlete academic progress through regular check-ins and resource referrals.
- Motivated and encouraged student athletes to make best effort during practices and games.
Assistant Men's Basketball Coach
Mt. San Antonio College
Pomona, California
07.2001 - 06.2004
- Identify and recruit talented players for the team.
- Assisted in developing practice plans for team skill enhancement.
- Supported student-athletes in balancing academic responsibilities with sports commitments.
- Analyzed game footage to identify areas for improvement and strategy development.
Assistant Men's Basketball Coach
California State San Bernardino
San Bernardino, California
07.1999 - 06.2001
- Coordinated player recruitment and evaluation for team roster management.
- Analyzed game footage to identify areas for improvement and strategy development.
- Collaborated with coaching staff to implement game-day strategies and tactics.
- Supported student-athletes in balancing academic responsibilities with sports commitments.
Assistant Head Men's Basketball Coach
Ventura College
Ventura
05.1994 - 06.1996
- Coordinated player recruitment strategies to attract top talent to the program.
- Assisted in developing and implementing practice plans for team improvement.
- Led skill development sessions focusing on individual player techniques and fundamentals.
- Organized team logistics for travel, schedules, and game day operations.
Basketball Official
Foothill Citrus Unit
San Dimas
09.2009 - 02.2024
- Officiated High School and College basketball games, ensuring adherence to rules and regulations.
- Maintained game flow by making quick, fair decisions on fouls.
- Attended training sessions to stay updated on rule changes and techniques.
- Communicated effectively with coaches and players during matches.
Education
Master of Science - Kinesiology
California Baptist University
Riverside, CA05-2023
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
University of California Riverside
Riverside, CA01-1994
Canva Certified
First Aid/AED/CPR Certified
Skills
- Academic and student support
- Recruitment strategies
- Team logistics
- Team collaboration
- Player development
- Effective verbal and written communication
Timeline
Head Men's Basketball Coach
Ventura College
03.2024 - Current
Assistant Men's Basketball Coach
Riverside City College
02.2021 - 03.2024
Basketball Official
Foothill Citrus Unit
09.2009 - 02.2024
Head Men's Basketball Coach (Interim)
San Bernardino Valley College
05.2006 - 11.2007
Assistant Head Men's Basketball Coach
San Bernardino Valley College
06.2004 - 05.2006
Assistant Men's Basketball Coach
Mt. San Antonio College
07.2001 - 06.2004
Assistant Men's Basketball Coach
California State San Bernardino
07.1999 - 06.2001
Head Men's Basketball Coach
Pomona High School
08.1996 - 06.1999
Assistant Head Men's Basketball Coach
Ventura College
05.1994 - 06.1996
Master of Science - Kinesiology
California Baptist University
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
University of California Riverside
Canva Certified
First Aid/AED/CPR Certified