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Between The Lines Sports Development, LLC
“Like life, basketball is messy and unpredictable. It has its way with you, no matter how hard you try to control it. The trick is to experience each moment with a clear mind and open heart. When you do that, the game - and life - will take care of itself.”
Phil Jackson
Get to Know Coach Johnson
Coaches Corner
Early Career and Achievements
Coach Johnson is a proud Annapolis native with a storied basketball career that began at Annapolis High School. During his high school years, he led his team to two state semi-finals and an undefeated regular season. His exceptional performance earned him spots on prestigious teams, including the Washington Post All-Metro team, the Capital Gazette All-County first team, and The Baltimore Sun All-Metro team. He ended his high school career with 1,168 points and set a county record for career three-pointers with 167.
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Collegiate Basketball Journey
After high school, Coach Johnson continued his basketball journey at Tallahassee Community College, a renowned JUCO powerhouse, before completing his collegiate career at the College of Charleston, a Division I program.
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Coaching Career
Coach Johnson’s coaching career began with the AAU program, The Baltimore Stars Coalition. He has since coached a variety of teams, from recreational leagues to AAU programs like the Boys and Girls Club of New Haven Blazers and the Annapolis-based Runnin' Mavericks. His coaching philosophy focuses on helping players achieve their personal goals, whether it’s making their high school team or advancing to play at the collegiate level.
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Head Coaching at Indian Creek School
Coach Johnson’s tenure as an assistant coach led to his promotion to Head Boys Basketball Coach at Indian Creek School, where he succeeded Coach Pratt. In his first season, he guided the Eagles to the Quarterfinals. However, his second season was interrupted by the pandemic, limiting the season to only five games, with a record of 2-3.
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Current Role: Head Coach at Chesapeake High School
Coach Johnson is now the Head Boys Basketball Coach at Chesapeake High School in Pasadena, MD. In his new role, he continues to bring his extensive experience and passion for the game to his team, aiming to build on his successful track record and contribute to the program’s growth and development.
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Philosophy and Vision
At Chesapeake High School, we will use education and basketball as a tool to develop student-athletes into responsible young adults. Our program is dedicated to fulfilling its obligation by providing role models and guidance to foster the following qualities in our student-athletes: “Obviously we all want to win, but we never determined our success by wins and losses,” Johnson said. “As I see our program continue to grow and our student-athletes continuing to be leaders, that’s success.”
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Coach Johnson’s dedication to his players and commitment to their development both on and off the court make him a valued leader in the basketball community.
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