TR DIRECTOR RECOGNIZED AS PcA regional award winner
Congratulations to Team Richmond Director Del Harris, who was named one of the 100 Regional Winners of the AAU’s Positive Coaches Alliance Double-Goal Coach® Award presented by TeamSnap. Coach Harris' work as a leader, coach, mentor and community outreach advocate was recognized by the Positive Coaches Alliance. During the evaluation process, more than 600 nominations were submitted across the country.
Among his many endeavors, Harris is also the Head Boys Varsity Basketball Coach/Program Leader and teacher at Collegiate School, serves as the Director of Team Richmond Basketball, Board Member of the "804 Coaches for Change", works with USA Basketball Youth Development, and operates the Del Harris Basketball & Mentoring program.
"The game of basketball has given me the platform to influence young people in a positive way and uplift others. I am humbled and honored to have been considered for this acknowledgement."
Team Richmond thanks Coach Harris for his selfless work to uplift the community and commitment to make youth basketball better. We’re especially grateful for his leadership in making our program one of the best in the region.
About Positive Coaches Alliance
As a catalyst for a positive youth sports culture, Positive Coaching Alliance provides research-based training and resources for coaches, parents, athletes, and leaders to ensure a positive youth development experience for ALL kids, in all communities across the U.S., through sports.
TEAM RICHMOND MAY 2021 STUDENT-ATHLETE OF THE MONTH
Player Name: Tyson Tiller
Player School: Lakeview Elementary School
AAU Basketball Coach: Lionel Bacon
Player Grade: 5th
Team Richmond Team: 11U Black
Most recent academic accomplishment: All A's throughout school
Team Richmond has a rich and storied tradition of success at every level in college. In 2019, TR Alums Austin Kastra (Albermale) & Jayden Nixon (STAB) won the NCAA Championship at the University of Virginia. Nick Parks (Monacan) and Cutch Ellis played in the Division III NCAA Final Four with Christopher Newport.
Aspire to play at the collegiate level? Team Richmond has developed hundreds of players who have had great college careers.