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Podcast: The Beyond the Scoreboard Podcast
Episode: From Collegiate Player to Collegiate Coach: Coach Turps Journey in Basketball and the Power of Mentorship
Description: Darren is entering his 6th year as the Head Assistant Coach for College of the Redwoods. Coach Turpin is also in his 2nd year as the Assistant Director of Residential Life for Redwoods.
Originally, from Compton, Ca, Darren was a 2008 graduate of Dominguez High School, where he was a three-year varsity player and a two-year starter as a forward. Darren helped the Dons attain the 2004 CIF-SS Div.1 Championship, 2008 CIF- SS Div. 1 Championship, 2008 CIF-Southern Regional Championship, and 2008 CIF Div. 1 State Runner-up. Darren individually received Second Team All-Conference in 2007. He also played High School AAU Basketball for Branch West...