Lotrel Watkins Sr.

Assistant Coach

Boys Varsity Basketball

Lotrel Watkins is in his 4th season as JV head coach and 5th season as a part of Nick Bronsema's staff for Orchard View Boys Varsity Basketball. During the 18-19 season the JV program ended with a 9-11 (4-6) record, 19-20 JV suffered a 0-20 (0-10) season and 20-21 season with a 3-13 (2-6) record.

Playing Career:

'01-'04 Reeths-Puffer H.S. under Jeff Uganski

2006 Central Michigan University under Brian Kelly (Current Notre Dame Head Coach)

'09-'11 CSRA Cobras (Burnettown, South Carolina)

'11-'13 CSRA Knights (North Augusta, South Carolina)

2014 Muskegon Mustangs (Muskegon, Michigan)

Coaching Career:

2013: Wide Receivers Coach - Augusta Hurricanes (GDFL)

2014: JV Head Coach - Mona Shores H.S.

'14-'15: Wide Receivers Coach - Whitehall H.S.

2017-Present: Boys Varsity Basketball Asst. Coach - Orchard View H.S.

2017-2019 - WR/Dir. Strength & Cond/Co-Offensive Coordinator - Orchard View H.S.

2017-2018: Assistant Varsity Track Coach at Orchard View 

2019-2020: JV Offensive Coordinator & Varsity Pass Game Coordinator/WR's - Ravenna H.S. 

Memberships:

National Association of Basketball Coaches

Basketball Coaches Association of Michigan

Michigan High School Football Coaches Association

American Football Coaches Association

USA Officials

West Michigan Officials Association

Great Lakes Referee Alliance

NCAA Women's Basketball Officials

Certifications:

NFHS Professional Development Series Certified

MHSAA Coaches Advancement Program Level 1 Completed

Family:

Watkins and his wife Dieanna have three children; Lauryn, J.R. & Autumn