Erick Wright

Dedicated and enthusiastic coach with over two decades of experience leading high school and youth sports programs. Focused on leadership development, team building, and positive youth development, he builds strong, unified teams that achieve goals while promoting sportsmanship and personal growth. Proven ability to turn around underperforming programs through effective training, positive encouragement, and fostering a growth mindset. Committed to creating engaging practice environments that challenge athletes and develop their skills, confidence, and love for the game.

Unbiased Referee with 20 years track record of providing leadership and guidance both on and off field. Skilled in performance assessment and policy enforcement. Makes quick, ethical decisions to facilitate game play.

I have multiple trophies from AAU coaching with the Vegas Bulldogs and Tarkanian Rebels, state title with Spring Valley high school girls basketball. Helped Founders Head Coach get coach of the year 2023-2024, also help accomplished first time going to playoffs in school history.

• Founders High School, Girls & Boys Volleyball/Basketball Coach, 08/2023, 06/2024, Led the girls volleyball team to its first-ever playoff appearance and was named Coach of the Year., Turned around the boys volleyball team from a 1–6 record to 7–9, and improved the JV basketball team record from 2–11 to 7–9., Provided specialized training and fostered an engaging practice environment focused on skill development and teamwork.
• Mojave High School, Girls Varsity & Boys JV Volleyball Coach; Football Assistant; Basketball Contributor, 08/2020, 06/2023, Assisted the football coaching staff by training quarterbacks and defensive backs, enhancing player technique and game understanding., Coached girls varsity and boys JV volleyball teams, focusing on fundamentals, strategy, and team cohesion., Contributed to the boys basketball program's state championship run by supporting practice drills and player development.
• Spring Valley High School, Assistant Coach, Girls Basketball, 08/2016, 06/2018, Focused on improving player rebounding techniques and help defense to strengthen overall team performance., Contributed to a state championship win and a second-place finish by helping develop defensive schemes and fundamental skills.
• Tarkanian Basketball Academy, Youth Basketball Coach, 08/2014, 06/2016, Coached beginner-level players in fundamental basketball skills and court awareness., Emphasized development of basketball IQ and proper technique in a structured training program.
• Vegas Bulldogs, Girls Basketball Coach (Elementary & Middle School), 08/2011, 06/2013, Led a youth girls' team to victories against older girls and male competition, boosting players' confidence and competitiveness., Developed fundamental skills and teamwork in young athletes, fostering early growth and love for the game.
• Centennial High School, Assistant Coach, Volleyball & Basketball, 08/2006, 06/2008, Assisted in coaching boys and girls teams at varsity and junior varsity levels in basketball and volleyball., Supported training programs and game strategy development across multiple sports.
• Independence High School, Assistant Basketball Coach, 08/2001, 06/2004, Assisted with coaching the high school basketball program, coordinating practice drills and player development., Supported coaches in game planning and athletic skill development.