DERON G. HARDING

A dedicated and passionate coach with deep knowledge, a meticulous overall approach for student athletes player development. Along with a strong commitment to academic excellence. I'm seeking the opportunity to lead a program as a Head Coach with prominence thorough discipline culture, strategic innovation, and relentless pursuit of greatness on the court, in the classroom as well providing service within the community.

• Coach, CCBC Catonsville, 09/01/25, Present
• Coach, Stevenson University, 06/01/24, 06/30/25
• Coach, Mergenthaler Vocational Technical High School (Mervo), 06/01/16, 06/30/24
• Coach, Stevenson University, 06/01/10, 06/30/16
• Coach, Shiloh High School, 09/01/08, 06/30/11
• Coach, Randallstown High School, 09/01/05, 06/30/08
• Head Coach, Mays AAU (14-under), 06/01/04, 06/30/04
• Coach, Cardinal Gibbons School, 09/01/02, 06/30/04
• Coach, Shaw University Intramurals, 03/01/98, 06/30/00

• Burke High School, Charleston, SC, 08/01/89, 06/30/93
• Shaw University, Raleigh, NC, 08/01/94, 06/30/98

• Head Coach, Mergenthaler Vocational Technical Senior High School, Baltimore, MD, 08/01/16, 06/30/24, 66% overall winning percentage (65-30), Overseer of the entire basketball program (JV & Varsity), Hired staff for JV Head/Assistant & Varsity Assistant, Developed the philosophy for the program in order to lead Mergenthaler in a different direction, Responsible for game and practice planning, Maintaining facilities such as locker rooms, gymnasiums and weight rooms, Planning, teaching and execution of the game, Player development, Developed and implemented strategies for fundraising, Organized season schedule and scouting other teams for tactical purposes.
• Assistant Coach, CCBC Catonsville, Catonsville, MD, 08/01/25, Present, In charge scouting upcoming opponents, Defense Coordinator, Skill player development, Recruiting, Help develop practice plan
• Assistant Coach, Stevenson University, Owings Mills, MD, 08/01/24, 06/30/25
• Assistant Coach, Stevenson University, Owings Mills, MD, 08/01/11, 06/30/16, In charge of East Coast recruiting, On floor coaching, Opponent scouting, Overall skill development for guards, Assist with game planning, Assist with game day preparation, 2012-2013 team finish 5th in Conference (16-10), 2013-2014 team finish 1st in Conference (19-8), 2013-2014 team finish Runner-Up in Conference Tournament
• Head JV Coach / Associate Head Varsity Coach, Shiloh High School, Snellville, GA, 08/01/08, 06/30/11, Finished 3rd in the region (2009-2010), Assist in skill development for both JV and Varsity players, Lead off season workouts for the program
• Coach, Randallstown High School, Baltimore, MD, 08/01/05, 06/30/08, Prepared off season workout program, Scouted opponents for upcoming games, Skills development of players, Assist with on floor coaching, Won the 3A County Championship Title (2004-2005), Won the 3A State Championship Title (2004-2005), Won 2A State Championship Title (2005-2006), Won 2A State Championship Title (2006-2007), Won 2A County Championship Title (2006-2007), Combined record 73-5, Head JV Coach (2006-2007), Assisting in the development of players, Lead off season workouts
• Coach, Cardinal Gibbons School, Baltimore, MD, 08/01/02, 06/30/04, Coached under 2004 McDonald’s All-American Head Coach, Opponent game scouting, Development of perimeter players, Assist with on floor coaching, Team finished 27-6 (2003-2004), Defeated famed Dematha HS, 1st time in school history (2003-2004), Held #1 Ranking in Baltimore Sun (2003-2004)