Wizards Announced Restructured Coaching Staff

With a focus on player development, the Wizards have restructured their coaching staff

Candi Waller | Oct 13, 2023

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Just before training camp and preseason was underway, the Washington Wizards announced a restructured coaching staff for the 2023-24 season under Head Coach Wes Unseld Jr.

“With the additions we’ve made during the offseason and the personnel that we have returning, I’m very confident that we have assembled a top-notch staff that will prioritize and facilitate internal growth and development for all of our players,” said Unseld Jr. “We are all looking forward to working as a group as we begin training camp next week.”

The Wizards added Brian Keefe and David Vanterpool as assistant coaches and Sammy Gelfand as assistant coach/analytics during the offseason, all of whom come to Washington with over 10 years of experience in the NBA. Returning coaching staff are Joseph Blair, Mike Miller, Zach Guthrie and James Posey.

Wizards President Michael Winger and General Manager Will Dawkins have spoken specifically about the organization’s increased focus on player development. Landon Tatum, who spent last season as associate head coach of the Capital City Go Go will lead player development. He will be joined by player development assistants Ryan Lumpkin, Joe Ajike and Pete Fusilero.

Washington Wizards 2023-24 Coaching Staff

Wes Unseld Jr - Head Coach

Brian Keefe - Assistant Coach

Joseph Blair - Assistant Coach

David Vanterpool - Assistant Coach

Mike Miller - Assistant Coach

Zach Guthrie - Assistant Coach

James Posey - Assistant Coach

Sammy Gelfand - Assistant Coach/Analytics

Landon Tatum - Player Development Lead

Ryan Lumpkin - Player Development

Joe Ajike - Player Development/Video

Pete Fusilero - Player Development/Video

Daniel Villareal - Video Coordinator

Addison Lee - Assistant Video Coordinator

Published Oct 13, 2023

CANDI WALLER

Candi Waller also known as "CWall" is the Founder and CEO of CWall® Sports & Entertainment, President of the CWall Foundation, Inc, the Managing Publisher of the Fan Nation Inside the Wizards site, and President of Bowie Television. A native of Gorgeous Prince George's County, Maryland, Candi has been an authentic lover of all sports since her childhood. She was such a sports fan at an early age that she notes one of her favorite childhood shows as the legendary "George Michael Sports Machine". Candi holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Hampton University, Master of Arts in Human Resource Development from The George Washington University and a certificate in Sports Industry Essentials from Columbia University. Prior to and during her work in the sports industry, Candi has established her identity as a results-driven, relationship building advocate and professional with extensive years of experience leading and implementing successful strategic change, communications, and stakeholder engagement programs across geographically dispersed organizations. She’s worked across Big Four and Government Trusted Advisor consulting firms such as IBM, Deloitte, and the MITRE Corporation. She is an active member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, Women in Sports & Events (WISE), the National Press Club (NPC), the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ), the Prince George’s County Chamber of Commerce and is an ambassador for the National Museum of African American History and Culture. In terms of what she likes to do for fun, that’s just it…anything that is considered fun, she’s all for it! She’s very close to her parents, brother, and sister, and has a host of nieces, nephews, and godchildren.