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Sa'de Wiley-Gatewood

Head Coach

sade.wileygatewood@gcccd.edu · 619.660.4506

An accomplished coach, mentor, and leader, Sa'de Wiley-Gatewood enters her second year as Head Coach of Cuyamaca College Women's Basketball. With nearly three decades in the game, she's journeyed from a celebrated Division I guard to a Southern California Hall of Fame Player, bringing championship pedigree, player-development expertise, and purpose-driven leadership.

One of the nation's most decorated prep athletes, Wiley-Gatewood was a McDonald's All-American, Parade National Player of the Year, and Gatorade Player of the Year. She made history as the first eighth-grader to commit to a university, choosing the University of Tennessee under the legendary Pat Summitt, before continuing at the University of Maryland, where she earned her B.S. in Family Science (Child Development).

As a coach, her influence is proven. She served as an Overtime Select Coach for two consecutive seasons, leading Double Dynasty to Overtime Select's inaugural championship and guiding the Cold Hearts to the semifinals the following year. Her résumé also includes multiple CIF championships, NFHS California Coach of the Year, and induction as a Southern California Hall of Fame Player.

Beyond the sideline, Wiley-Gatewood founded Hoop Blessings LLC, a mentorship and player-development organization equipping young athletes through leadership, faith, discipline, and academic accountability — preparing them to thrive in the game and in life. Active in the community as a mentor and speaker, she is especially committed to supporting underrepresented and first-generation college students.

At Cuyamaca, her vision is to build a program rooted in culture, character, and competitiveness — where athletes are seen, developed, and believed in. Her philosophy centers on preparation, purpose, and presence, teaching that who players become through the game matters more than the games they win.

"Basketball is more than a sport — it's a platform to shape who you're becoming."

Fentriss Winn

Assistant Coach

Player Development · Leadership · Mentorship · Nationally Certified Youth Sports Administrator

fentriss_winn@gcccd.edu · 760.717.3077

Veteran basketball coach and educator with more than 50 years of coaching experience spanning youth recreation, AAU, high school, community college, and NCAA Division I women's basketball. After completing a planned three-year return to Bolsa Grande High School — his alma mater — where he coached his son through his final three years of high school and helped lead the Matadors to their first league championship since 2016, Coach Winn accepted the opportunity to join Head Coach Sa'de Wiley-Gatewood's staff at Cuyamaca College. He now brings five decades of experience in leadership, player development, mentorship, and culture building to the Coyotes program.

Career Highlights

• • California State Championship Coach (2001)
• • 6× CIF Southern Section Girls Basketball Championships
• • 2× CIF Southern Section Boys Basketball Championships
• • California State Coach of the Year (2001)
• • San Diego County Coach of the Year (2002)
• • 3× Orange Empire Conference Coach of the Year (2003, 2007, 2013)
• • 2026 Orange League Boys Basketball Champions — Bolsa Grande HS
• • 15× Coastal League Coach of the Year
• • San Diego County Coaches Association Coach of the Year
• • 2001 Bishop's School State Championship Team — inaugural Hall of Fame inductee
• • Nationally Certified Youth Sports Administrator (NAYS)
• • Retired Maintenance Manager & Educational Leader, Santa Ana Unified School District

Coaching Experience

• • Assistant Women's Basketball Coach — Cuyamaca College (2026–present)
• • Head Boys Basketball Coach — Bolsa Grande High School (2023–2026)
• • Head Women's Basketball Coach — Saddleback College (2002–2020)
• • Assistant Women's Basketball Coach — San Diego State University (2004–2005)
• • Head Girls & Boys Basketball Coach — The Bishop's School (1993–2002)
• • Founder / Director — Future Stars AAU Basketball (1992–2004)
• • Founder / Director — Gotham City Hoops AAU Basketball (2010)

Certifications & Clearances

Vision

A program where every player transfers out better than she arrived — on the floor, in the classroom, and in life.

Values

Team standards

• Be on time, be prepared, be present.
• Talk on defense, talk in the huddle, talk in the classroom.
• Compete every possession; celebrate every teammate.
• Own the mistake, then own the next play.
• Represent Cuyamaca everywhere you go.