Father's Club

2024 Gonzaga DC Classic Tournament Teams

  • Coolidge High School
  • Washington, DC
Front Row L/R Chairs: Quintin Cooper, Khaleel Phillips, Derrick Washington Jr., HC Derrick Washington Sr., Ta’Vaz Goodall, Eric Turner, Makiah Gray
2nd Row L/R: AC Ebenezer Osayingbemi, Aniyah, Jayden Glanville, Noah LaMondue, Michael Johnson, Kymori Gassaway, Trejohn Perkins, Nick Perry, AC Torrey Burns, Mikhail Carter, AC Rob Monroe
3rd Row L/R: AC David Bolding III, Andre Tchueffa, Hajairu Marchant, Jabreem Harvey, Malachi Hooks
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Roster

# Name Pos. Height Grade Year
0Eric TurnerG6'4"SO2027
1Ta'Vaz Goodall PG5' 9"SR2025
2Khaleel PhillipsG5'10"SR2025
3Makiah GrayPG6'1"SO2027
4Michael JohnsonF6'3"SR2025
5Quintin CooperG6'3"SR2025
10Noah LaMondueG6'1"JR2026
11Derrick Washington, Jr.PG5'10"FR2028
12Hajairu MarchantG6'4"JR2026
13Andre TchueffaF 6'6"SO2027
21Jabreem HarveyF6'6"SO2027
23Kymori GassawayF6'5"SR2025
30Trejohn PerkinsPG5'9"SR2025
35Malachi HooksF6'4"FR2028
50Mikhail CarterPG5'10"FR2028
55Nick PerryG6'2"SO2027

Team Profile

The Coolidge Colts boys' basketball team had a notable 2023–2024 season. They secured significant victories, including a 67–29 win against Ron Brown High School on January 24, 2024, and a 66–30 triumph over Bard High School on February 9, 2024.

The team also faced close contests, such as a narrow 62–63 loss to St. Albans High School in the DCSAA Boys Basketball State Tournament on February 27, 2024.

Notable Basketball Alumni:

Calvin Coolidge High School has a rich history of producing talented basketball players who have excelled at collegiate and professional levels. Notable alumni include:

  • Kermit Washington: A former NBA player known for his tenure with the Los Angeles Lakers and Portland Trail Blazers.
  • Stephaun Walker: Currently playing for Old Dominion University
  • Jamal Gregory: Jacksonville State University Alum / University of South Carolina
  • Derrick Washington Sr: Lincoln University of PA
  • David Butler: An NCAA champion with UNLV in 1990, Butler had a professional career spanning various international leagues.

These individuals have contributed to the school's esteemed basketball legacy.

Team Information

  • Head Coach: Derrick Washington
  • Assistant Coaches: Rob Monroe, Ebenezer Osayingbemi, David Bolding III, Jeremy Underwood, David Hucks, Xavier Gilbert
  • Mascot: Colts
  • Colors: Orange and Black
  • Conference:

School Profile

Calvin Coolidge High School, located in Washington, D.C., was established on September 23, 1940. In 2019, the school underwent a significant modernization, enhancing its facilities and academic offerings. As of the 2023–2024 academic year, Coolidge High School has an enrollment of 1,093 students.

The school offers a variety of academic programs, including:

  • Early College Academy (ECA): This program allows students to earn up to 60 transferable college credits toward an associate degree, tuition-free, while completing their high school diploma.
  • NAF Academy of Health Sciences: Focused on preparing students for careers in health-related fields through rigorous coursework and hands-on experiences.
  • NAF Academy of Mass Media: Provides students with skills and knowledge in media-related disciplines, preparing them for careers in the media industry.

The school's mission is to equip students with the academic, social, and emotional skills necessary for a smooth transition to post-secondary education.

The recent renovations have provided state-of-the-art facilities, including updated performance art and music spaces, a renovated historic theater, a new daycare, and a community health center, all aimed at enhancing the educational experience.

School Information

  • Principal: Semanthe Bright
  • Athletic Director: Herman Frazier
  • Location: Washington, DC
  • Website: www.coolidgeshs.org