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MEET OUR
BOBW ELITE
COACHES

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Damien Argrett
  • Former professional basketball player with five years of experience competing in Europe (Germany, Romania, Czech Republic, Poland)

  • Graduate of Pfeiffer University, Class of 2005, with a degree in Pre-Law

  • NCAA Division II All-American at Pfeiffer University

  • Selected to the 2006 Romanian All-Star Game and 2007 Czech Republic All-Star Game

  • Named Most Valuable Player of the Czech Republic League in 2007, averaging 20 points and 8 rebounds per game

  • Recognized for versatility, leadership, and work ethic throughout his career

  • Transitioned into coaching and player development after retiring from professional play

  • Dedicated to helping young athletes grow their skills, build confidence, and reach their full potential

  • Author of Against The Clock- https://a.co/d/fXwiolD

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Steven Thomas
  • Originally from Columbia, South Carolina; started playing basketball at a young age with the TOPPS AAU program

  • Played middle school basketball at EL Wright Middle School (7th and 8th grade)

  • Competed at Camden Military Academy as a freshman and sophomore, helping lead his team to a conference championship with a standout performance in the title game

  • Transferred to Spring Valley High School, playing JV as a junior and varsity as a senior, reaching the state semifinals

  • Earned an academic scholarship to Catawba College, where he stayed involved in basketball as a women’s practice squad member, then as a student assistant coach

  • Began coaching career as a volunteer assistant for the women’s team at Catawba College

  • Currently serves as head coach for the junior varsity team at Woodland Heights Middle School

  • Dedicated to teaching fundamentals, building confidence, and developing young athletes through his passion for the game

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Christopher Carr
 
  • Entering his 7th year with Damien Argrett and the BOBW organization

  • Brings over 35 years of coaching experience

  • Former head coach at Elizabeth Irwin High School (NY) and Cave Spring High School (VA)

  • Worked alongside legendary coaches Bob Knight, Billy Donovan, Lefty Driesell, and Rick Pitino at summer camps

  • Three-year letterman at New Albany High School (IN)

  • Played collegiately at Mount Olive College and Morehead State University

  • Married to Corie Fuchs with two sons, Colton and Cooper

  • Passionate about teaching the game and dedicated to youth development through the BOBW organization

David Wilson
 
  • Passionate about basketball and dedicated to mentoring and developing athletes

  • Coaching experience includes work with Inbounds Ministries and MAD Hoops

  • Former player and captain for Linas Basket Academy in Linas, France (two seasons)

  • Leadership experience as both a player and mentor shapes his coaching philosophy

  • Committed to building character and preparing young athletes for success on and off the court

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Gary Simms Jr.

Current Coach of Mooresville Middle School JV Boys

Assistant Coach BOBW Elite 6th 


• Strong fundamentals and skill development
• Discipline, preparation, and accountability
• Team culture and unselfish play
• Competitive habits and basketball IQ
• Leadership growth on and off the court

His goal is to help student athletes continue to grow as competitors, teammates, and leaders.

Jariana Jordan
 
  • Air Force Veteran who served from 2018-2023

  • Over 10 years of playing experience

  • Currently serves as an assistant coach for Woodland Heights Middle School Girls Basketball Team as well as the 7th grade Head Coach for the Jr s33b Carolina Reapers Girls Team in Concord, NC

  • Played varsity HS ball at Fountain Fort Carson HS in CO, with two years of AAU experience and JV HS ball at Indian Trail HS and Academy in WI

  • Originally from Waukegan, IL

  • Began coaching career in 2025 for the BOBW Summer League where her 6-8 year old boys team won runner up in the championship

  • New to coaching but adamant on building strong relationships and fostering a positive, competitive environment, she emphasizes discipline, teamwork, and confidence. With a commitment to helping athletes grow in skill, character, and leadership.

  • Class of 2028 BSN Major at Winston Salem State University and has one son, Jarrian.

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