CJ Wright
Co-Director
CJ Wright is a former collegiate athlete who competed at both the NCAA Division I and Division II levels. Following his playing career, he transitioned into coaching at the high school and AAU levels, bringing energy, knowledge, and player development expertise to every program he’s been a part of.
CJ began his coaching journey as an assistant coach for Hampton Christian Academy Boys Varsity and the Hampton Hoyas AAU Team, where he played a key role in helping Hampton Christian reach its first state tournament appearance in several years. He later took on the role of head coach for the Train 2 Go AAU Team, continuing to develop young athletes and foster competitive excellence.
From 2020 to 2025, CJ served as an assistant coach for Peninsula Catholic High School Boys Varsity, where he helped guide the team to two conference championships (2020 and 2025). In 2020, he contributed to the Knights’ first state tournament appearance since 1995, and the team has advanced to the state playoffs every year since. In 2025, CJ helped lead the Knights to a regular season co-championship and a state finals appearance, their first in 30 years.
CJ now serves as the JV Head Coach for Peninsula Catholic, continuing to mentor and develop the next generation of athletes. In addition to his high school and AAU experience, he has also worked numerous elite-level basketball camps, including the University of Virginia (UVA), University of North Carolina (UNC), and Nike Basketball Camps.