Senate Resolution 54

A RESOLUTION COMMENDING COAHOMA COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL HEAD BASKETBALL COACH DERRICK MOORE FOR MARKING HIS LEGENDARY 900TH CAREER VICTORY.

WHEREAS, we join the alumni, parents, players and faculty at Coahoma County High School in paying tribute to the legendary status of their basketball coach; and

WHEREAS, Coahoma County High School (CCHS) Head Basketball Coach Derrick Moore celebrated a significant milestone on February 14, 2025, earning his 900th career win with a victory over Amanda Elzy; and

WHEREAS, Coach Moore, who has been coaching for 21 years, began his coaching career in 2006 as an assistant coach under legendary Coach Isiah Peterson; and

WHEREAS, Coach Moore's coaching staff features a strong family connection, with his brother, Daryl, who won two state championships as a player; his cousin, Jonnetta Robinson Williams, who played in two state championship games for CCHS; and his son, Derrick Moore, Jr., who also won two state championships under his father's leadership. Staff members also include Eddie Taylor and Latarius O'Neil; and

WHEREAS, expressing his gratitude, Coach Moore stated, "My coaching staff is the best in the world, hands down. The preparation these coaches go through makes my job much easier." Coach Moore also took time to recognize ESPNTOM, a key figure in his program. "This man is everything to me and this school. He keeps stats, is the public address announcer at games, handles all my media relations, and does scouting reports on players and teams. There's nothing this guy doesn’t know"; and

WHEREAS, Coach Moore's dedication to his family and the CCHS community is evident. Throughout his career, Coach Moore has earned numerous accolades, including multiple district "Coach of the Year" awards, 10 Delta Valley Conference (DVC) "Coach of the Year" honors, and recognition as the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) State Coach of the Year. He has also been named the Mississippi Association of Coaches' "Coach of the Year" three times; and

WHEREAS, in recognition of his achievements, the gym at CCHS has been named in his honor; and

WHEREAS, this year, Coach Moore was named boys' and girls' district "Coach of the Year," and coached his first-ever Dandy Dozen player, Caitlin Hall; and

WHEREAS, Coach Moore is also coaching his daughter, who is on the current team. Since taking over the boys' team in 2016, he has led with relentless determination and has never looked back. Although Coach Moore's girls' team has made two state championship appearances, they have yet to secure the title. However, his boys' teams have captured seven State Championships in 2005, 2006, 2017, 2018, 2020, 2021 and 2023; and

WHEREAS, with his 900th win now in the books, Coach Moore continues to leave an indelible mark on CCHS basketball and the broader community, inspiring players and fans alike:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, That we do hereby commend Coahoma County High School Head Basketball Coach Derrick Moore for marking his legendary 900th career victory, and extend the best wishes of the Mississippi Senate for future athletic excellence.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That this resolution be presented to Coach Derrick Moore, forwarded to the Coahoma County Board of Education, and made available to the Capitol Press Corps.