“Coach Donnell “Donny” Surtain Sr has been coaching basketball for over 15 years. Originally from Louisiana, Coach Donny was a 4 year letter winner in football, basketball and track. He was 3X All-League & All-District as well as 2X All-State in football. Becoming the first 1,000 yard rusher in school history and earning a Division 1 scholarship.
Coach Donny was a 4 year varsity player and 3 year starter winning 3 straight district championships and 2 regional championships. He earned All-District twice and All-State once.
Coach Donny has coached basketball at many different levels including a Division 1 assistant, Junior College Head Coach, High School Varsity Head Coach and Nike EYBL Coach. Coach Donny also runs a non-profit that works to provide opportunities for at-risk youth to attend and participate in youth sports without having to pay any fees. Coach Donny’s favorite quote is “Don’t let praise or criticism get to you. It’s a weakness to get caught up in either one. Don’t cry, don’t complain, just work.”