Sterling Wright '16 Recruiting Profile

Tinley Park High SchoolTinley Park, ILMen's Track

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Height6'0"

Weight185lbs

Age26

Primary PositionTriple Jump

Secondary PositionLong Jump

Dominant HandRight

LJ19'7

TJ42'11

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2016 Highlights

Personal Statement

My dream is to become a Orthopedic surgeon, physical therapist or a business man. I really want to attend college, I have extremely high goals and dreams set for myself! I have good grades, A's, B's and sometimes you'll see a C. I want to be somebody, and when I do, I want to help and give back to those who helped me become the person I end up being. I want to give back to all those who helped and pushed me to get better in life. My goals are to graduate high school, get out of my little town I live in, graduate college and then hopefully become some type of doctor, I would prefer being a physical therapist or an orthopedic as I stated earlier. I just want to be great, and I know I haven't been doing track for that long but it has become apart of my life, it is something I love doing and I know that I can take this all the way, I'm ready for the challenge!!!

Athletics

High School Information

Years w/ Varsity
1 year
2015 Varsity Team
Team Awards
Conference 3rd Place, 4th Place Sectional

Coach References

Travel / Club Coach
Coach J Lira - Illinois Woverines
Travel / Club Coach
Coach Henry Ellis
Club Coach
Coach Ron
Strength
Coach Justin Hood
Strength
Gary Phillips
Strength
Coach Gary Phillips
High School Head Coach
Coach Huhn
High School Head Coach
Coach Keith Huhn

Events

Camp/Event
Joliet West High School Tiger Thankgiving Classic
11/24/14 to 11/29/14
Tinley Park High School #20 Sterling Wright
Camp/Event
Chicago Summer Classic
7/18/14 to 7/20/14
AAU Illinois Woverines
Camp/Event
Chi Classic Invitation
7/11/14 to 7/13/14
AAU Illinois Woverines
Camp/Event
Old Gold
7/05/14 to 7/06/14
AAU Illinois Woverines #
Camp/Event
Hillcrest High School Summer Camp Shoot Outs 2014
6/27/14 to 6/28/14
Tinley Park High School June 27 - 9am, 10am, 12pm - Saturday times are based on how the team does on Friday.
Camp/Event
Joliet West High School Summer Shoot Outs 2014
6/20/14 to 6/21/14
Tinley Park High School Fri June 20 - 4pm Thornwood, 6pm Joliet Central, 7pm Benet - Sat June 21 - 2pm Lockport, 3pm Mt. Carmel, & 5p Leo
Camp/Event
AAU Super Regional
5/17/14 to 5/18/14
Camp/Event
Super Regional Play Off
5/09/14 to 5/10/14
Camp/Event
The Real AAU Boys Basketball Regional Super SPlay Off
5/09/14 to 5/10/14
Camp/Event
LaBron James Tournanent
4/25/14 to 4/27/14
Sterling is starting, with his AAU team the Illinois Woverines fri 8pm, sat 9am and 1pm
Camp/Event
AAU 16 & Under Basketball Tournament
4/12/14 to 4/13/14
Camp/Event
Swish n Dish Spring Warm Up 2014
4/04/14 to 4/06/14
Camp/Event
Elite 80 Scout Focus Spring Show Case 2014
3/29/14 to 3/29/14
Camp/Event
Tinley Park Basketball - Sophmore Year
11/15/13 to 2/28/14
This was my sophomore year in high school
Camp/Event
Tinley Park Titans High School - Freshman Year
11/20/12 to 2/20/13
I was a starter on my freshman team.
Camp/Event
Whopps For The House - Ronald McDonald House
10/20/12 to 10/20/12
This was located at a High School can't remember at this time.
Camp/Event
Robbins Community Help Agency
6/10/12 to 8/15/12
I practiced, played scrimmage games, some strengthening training. two nights a week - Coach Ellis, Coach Brown, Coach Corrin and Coach fusion.
Camp/Event
Tinley Park High School Summer Camp
6/10/12 to 6/10/13
I attended summer camp the summer before I entered high school at Tinley Pk H.S. 2012 and also attended this summer 2013.
Camp/Event
Illinois Woverines
6/10/12 to 6/10/13
The Woverines is a travelling AAU team that I'm a part of, they have been intensely training me for quite a few months, the owner of the Woverines is a mentor of mine Coach Jack Lira. There is a story of how I became a part of the team and it has been a dream come true, thanks also to my Coach Stephen Hill . I wanted to go to the next level in basketball and both of these coaches has taken me there. I am a Illinois Woverine!
Camp/Event
Arbor Park Panthers
2/20/12 to 2/20/12
I played basketball my 7th and 8th grade year.
Camp/Event
Hazel Crest Park District
8/15/11 to 8/15/11
3rd & 4th grade team - Coach Kevin Hunt, 5th & 6th grade team Sterling was the team captain - Coach Thomas Pepples and Coach D Athony, 7th grade team Sterling was the team captain - Coach D Athony. Many games were played against many park districts, Robbins, Blue Island, University Park, Rich South, Dolton and many more. There were many tournaments played in Bourbonais, IL at the Legends Sports Complex and Merriville, IN at the Field House.
Camp/Event
Speed Training Camp
8/20/08 to 8/20/08
This was a place my dad found to help me to try to become quick on my feet, I can't remember the coach name.
Camp/Event
Gideon Army Team
8/15/06 to 8/15/06
This was a AAU team built out of Hazel Park District. W e participated in the Mid American Conferences and in the Youth Of American Basketball Association, Coach Henry Ellis and Coach Ron. I was 8 yrs. old.
Camp/Event
LiL Hoopers
8/15/05 to 8/15/05
I played from age 5-7 yrs. old, I played during the summer and during school season two times a week. I was taught the basics of basketball by Coach Henry Ellis.
Camp/Event
Overcomers AAU Team
8/31/03 to 8/31/03
My team participated in the Swish Competition - 5th grade Regional Champs - Coach Henry Ellis, Ronald McDonald Tournament - I was the regional finalist, we were told this was in the South Town Newspaper.
Camp/Event
AAU State Competition NBA
I went several times for this competition which was for a full weekend. One year we won 3rd or 4th place but, if we had of won we would of went to the Nationals, but we tries hard. I can't remember the year and I trying to find information.
Camp/Event
The Who's Who AAU Hall Of Fame
I was inducted into the Who's Who Hall Of Fame for AAU, they put my picture in with statistics " The Best Basketball Players Of AAU " book.
Camp/Event
NBA Prep All Stars
I received a letter inviting me to attend this event and I was told there would be college coaches and scouts at this event. This was on a Saturday from 6am until about 2pm. They had me do different drills, scrimmages and was tested on vertical, speed, push ups and long jump. I never received my scores I'm going to try and contact them.
Camp/Event
AAU Illinois Woverines Basketball Team
I tried out for the AAU Illinois Woverines and made the team, I am part of the starting five. Tryout were Mar 15, 2014 (first cut), Mar 17, 2014 (second cut), I am proud to be a AAU Illinois Woverine!

Training

Coach Henry Ellis and Coach Justin Hood
8 years
Sprint and speed training, offensive & defensive drills, positioning on the court, strengthening training. Over the years these coaches has taken a interest in me to help me. My eight years of training is the training I have had since I started basketball when I was five years old until today
Tim Graft / Joliet Community College Speed Training
1 year
I trained with this coach when I was in 5th and 6th grade and I will be returning this spring 2014
Coach Justin Hood
1 year
Basketball Training
Coach J Lira
3 years
Illinois Woverines Training and Travel Team
Coach Gary Phillips
2 years
708-212-1540 Training started this spring 2014 with this coach when there were AAU breaks. When AAU ended we practice two to three evenings a week
Coach Gary Phillips - Basketball Training
3 years
Very intense training!!