Terry Derry is more than just a strength and conditioning coach at Notre Dame Prep, he is the heart and soul of our athletic community.

Since joining NDP in 2008, Coach Derry has dedicated his life to developing student-athletes not only physically, but mentally and emotionally. A graduate of Lamar University in Texas, he currently teaches Weight Training and Physical Education, while playing an integral role across multiple sports programs, including Girls Basketball, Girls Volleyball, Cheer, and Track & Field.

To our Girls Basketball program in particular, Coach Derry holds a special place. He has poured countless hours, energy, and love into our athletes. He is not only their strength coach, but also a mentor, motivator, and constant source of encouragement. He celebrates their successes, lifts them up through challenges, and believes in them even when they may not believe in themselves. Simply put, he is their biggest cheerleader.

Coach Derry’s philosophy is rooted in his passion for shaping young lives: to engage, educate, and empower student-athletes with the skills they need for improved performance and a lifelong commitment to health and wellness. His impact reaches far beyond the weight room and into the lives of every student he touches.

Now, it’s our turn to support him.

Coach Derry is currently battling cancer, and we are coming together as a community to help ease the financial burden of his treatments, including chemotherapy, infusions, and hospital bills. Our goal is to raise $5,000 by May 1st to support him during this fight.

If you know Coach Derry, you know the strength, positivity, and heart he brings every single day. Let’s rally around him the way he has always rallied around us.

Every donation, share, and prayer makes a difference.