DC Blue Devils staff

DC Blue Devils Staff

Leadership, mentorship, development, and community impact.

Our staff is built to support the full athlete - from player development and basketball operations to wellness, academics, outreach, and leadership. Every role helps create a stronger standard for DC Blue Devils athletes and families.

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Program standard

Built to support every layer of growth.

DC Blue Devils leadership is organized around the needs of athletes and families: consistent communication, accountable operations, intentional development, wellness support, academic habits, community connection, and mentorship that lasts beyond a season.

Coach

Teach the game clearly, hold standards, and build confident competitors.

Support

Help athletes develop habits around wellness, academics, communication, and preparation.

Serve

Strengthen the program's relationship with families, schools, coaches, and the DC community.

Board members

The people behind the standard.

Darryl Norris, DC Blue Devils Program Director
Program Leadership

Darryl Norris

Program Director

Leads the DC Blue Devils program vision, culture, operations, and long-term development standard for athletes and families.

Basketball Operations

Cameron Briggs

Director of Basketball Operations

Leads team logistics, scheduling, communication, and the daily execution of basketball operations.

James Nelson Jr., DC Blue Devils Girls Director
Girls Basketball

James Nelson Jr.

Girls Director

Leads the girls program, supporting team culture, family communication, and athlete development.

Dr. Autumn Swain, DC Blue Devils Wellness Coordinator
Wellness

Dr. Autumn Swain

Wellness Coordinator

Dr. Autumn Swain supports athlete wellness, healthy habits, personal development, and whole-person growth throughout the DC Blue Devils program.

Athlete Performance

Cohen Performance

Strength & Performance

Supports strength, movement quality, athletic development, and performance preparation.

Player Development

Cohen Performance

Player Development

Cohen Performance supports DC Blue Devils athletes through skill development, performance training, training standards, practice structure, and long-term athlete development.

Academics

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Academic Advisor

Supports academic accountability, student-athlete habits, educational planning, and long-term growth.

Community Outreach

Mike Parris

Community Outreach

Supports community relationships, outreach initiatives, family engagement, and local impact.

Staff standards

Every role has a lane. Every lane supports the athlete.

Development

Clear teaching, player growth, skill standards, decision-making, and competitive preparation.

Wellness

Whole-person habits, recovery awareness, confidence, and support for athlete well-being.

Academics

Student-athlete accountability, educational habits, preparation, and long-term growth.

Operations

Communication, scheduling support, team logistics, and organized daily execution.

Outreach

Family engagement, community relationships, local impact, and program visibility.

Leadership

Culture, mentorship, discipline, accountability, and consistent program expectations.