CJ Wright is a former Collegiate Athlete who played at the Division 1 and Division 2 level. After graduation he then went on to coach at the high school and AAU level, serving as an assistant coach for Hampton Christian Academy Boys Varsity and the Hampton Hoyas AAU Team. In his first year at Hampton Christian Academy, he was a part of helping the team reach their first state tournament appearance in several years. He later became the head coach for Train 2 Go AAU team. CJ is currently an assistant coach for Peninsula Catholic High School Boys Varsity. Since joining the coaching staff in 2020, he has helped the team reach their first state tournament appearance since 1995. They have continued to work hard and have returned every year since 2020.
CJ began training shortly after his college basketball career was finished. It has always been a passion and tool for him to help and mentor youth to reach their goals. Since the start of The Wright Step Forward, CJ has helped players make their middle school, high school JV/Varsity programs, as well as reach the elite prep and/or collegiate level(Division 1, 2, and 3)
On a more personal note, CJ Wright has a passion for helping, guiding, and giving youth direction towards a positive future. CJ is dedicated to becoming the best possible version of himself and hopes to influence others to do the same!
