Derek Pinder

Upper School Varsity Boys Basketball Assistant Coach

Derek Pinder has been coaching/volunteering with youth basketball since the age of 16, he has coached the 5-7th grade Lake Washington boys team and has coached AAU ages 3rd, 5th and 6th grade. He excels at connecting with youth and being relatable as a teacher. “People must know that you care, before they care what you know”. In the digital age it can be difficult to get and maintain the attention of the younger generation, Coach Derek believes we can excel at connecting because we understand the relatable challenges the youth face today ourselves. Similar to Coach Reggie, Derek’s childhood adversity has shaped him into an inspired ambassador for impactful youth programs. Organized sports, such as basketball, did so much for him personally that contributing to a program like EPS is a dream come true.