Coach Lewis graduated from Archbishop Carroll High School in Washington D.C., finishing his senior year as 1st team All Metro, D.C. Metro Player of the Year, third team McDonald's All-American, 2nd team Parade All-American, and an Academic All-AMerican. He went on to play basketball at the University of Maryland from 1984-1988 for legendary coaches Lefty Driesell and Bob Wade. As a Maryland Terrapin, he was two-time All Atlantic Coast Conference and the only UM men’s player to record two triple-doubles during his career. He is currently the all time leader in blocked shots and third all time leading rebounder.
After graduating in 1988, he was drafted in the third round by the Chicago Bulls. Coach Lewis played 15 years of basketball professionally in Europe in the Pro A division of the French Professional Basketball League, excelling as a three-time French League All Star, four-time French Rebound Champion and six-time blocked shots leader. He is the only player to ever record a quadruple-double in the French A-league (20 points, 12 rebounds, 11 blocks, 10 steals).
Retiring in 2004, Coach Lewis owns and operates the Derrick Lewis Basketball Camps and Clinics, teaching basketball fundamentals to children and young adults. He was the 2011-12 Baltimore Catholic League Coach of the Year and 2012-13 Anne Arundel County Coach of the Year.
In 2015, he earned his Master’s degree in Secondary Education and has been a physical education teacher for 17 years. Derrick is currently a physical education teacher in Washington D.C. and an assistant coach with the Frederick Flying Cows of the TBL.
Jacey Lewis serves as the Head Counselor and Camp Co-Director for the Derrick Lewis Basketball School, bringing extensive hands-on experience and a personal, lifelong commitment to its mission. Her dedication to the academy began on the court, starting as a camper, progressing to a valued counselor, and culminating in her current leadership role as Co-Director since 2016. A dedicated and results-driven professional with a Bachelor of Science in Sport Management from Towson University, Jacey manages the end-to-end orchestration of all camps and clinics, developing and implementing engaging program content.
Jacey also leverages her high-level administrative expertise gained as the Operations Coordinator for Global Squad, an esteemed AAU program based in Mount Airy, to ensure the academy operates with peak efficiency. On the digital side, she worked on creating the Instagram page (@dlewisbball) and assists in the website setup to enhance the academy's online presence. She holds direct oversight for the counselor staff, ensuring effective program delivery, adherence to all safety protocols, and the consistent application of professional standards throughout the camp.
Her unique perspective, developed through every level of the program, ensures the highest quality and most impactful experience for every participant.
Kelli Lewis serves as the Operations Director and Co-Director for the Derrick Lewis Basketball School, functioning as the vital administrative core that ensures everything runs safely and efficiently. As Coach Lewis's wife, she is deeply invested in the school's success and is the main point of contact for all daily operational needs.
Kelli's oversight extends to all camper well-being, managing daily lunch and snacktime logistics, as well as coordinating snack bar operations to keep the participants nourished and energized. Furthermore, she heads the critical safety and accountability procedures, overseeing the precise sign-in and sign-out of every camper, and is responsible for managing on-site minor injuries. She also serves as the dedicated troubleshooter, coordinating between parents, participants, and facility gym staff whenever any issue or problem arises.
Kelli’s comprehensive oversight of all background operations allows Coach Lewis and the training staff to remain focused entirely on the high-quality on-court instruction.