

The school had a 97.1% graduation rate in 2018. We are a group of parents, coaches, school administrators and community members whose mission is to enrich the Sandra Day OConnor. Sandra Day O’Connor High School (SDOHS), part of the Deer Valley Unified School District, is a public high school located just west of I-17 and north of Happy Valley Road in Phoenix, Arizona. Good luck with your transition to head coaching- Josh Cole. "Teaching me so much about the game I love and giving me confidence that I am prepared to become a head coach." "I am thankful for Coach Rutter for taking a chance on me to coach on his staff," added Coach Cole.

I am extremely happy for him to be given this opportunity and cannot wait to see what he does to the O'Connor basketball program." He is more than a coach and I would not trade our relationship for anything in the world. He carries himself in a way that is pleasing to the Lord and is always there when you need him regardless of the situation. "Coach Cole is one of the greatest role models anyone could ever have. His impact on the Firestorm basketball athletes is best summed up with guard KeyVaughn Williams saying: The guard delivered 321 assists while starting all 113 games played by ACU during his four year career. community members whose mission is to enrich the Sandra Day O Connor High School athletic community by providing financial support for SDOHS athletic p. Coach Cole worked with the men's prospect team for last several years as well.Ĭoach Cole has been connected to Arizona Christian Men's Basketball dating back to the days of playing for the then Southwestern College Eagles.

I am really happy for Josh and Jessica and have no doubt he will bless the O'Connor high school community like he has ours."ĭuring his four years as an assistant, the Firestorm qualified for the NAIA National Championships three times, won a GSAC regular season and tournament championship, and compiled a record of 89-33.

I will miss seeing Josh on a day to day basis, but we are happy for the fulfillment of his dream of becoming a head coach. "A love for Christ, a love for students, a tremendous work ethic, and servant's heart to make ACU a better place has been evident in each of his roles. "Over the past 13 years, Josh has been in many roles (student, chaplain, adjunct, coach) but what he brought to the ACU community has been consistent," stated Head Coach Jeff Rutter. I am extremely grateful for the men and women who have invested in me for the last 13 years." I met and fell in love with both Jesus and my wife at ACU. I had coaches and professors introduce me to Jesus. These roles include: Communications/PR, Athletic Director, Sports Information Director, Booster Club President, School Administrator, etc. I came to ACU as an 18 year old kid seeking to play basketball but got so much more than I could have expected. "It is a bittersweet feeling as I take this new job. "ACU holds a special place in my heart," commented Coach Cole. The Arizona Christian alum joins a distinguished list of assistants that have become head coaches under Head Coach Jeff Rutter. Glendale, Ariz.- Assistant Coach Josh Cole has been hired as the varsity boys' basketball coach at Sandra Day O'Connor High School.
