Head of player development
Coach Kia wright
Meet Coach Kia, a remarkable talent in the world of basketball. A four-time First Team All Long Island player and Suffolk County Player of the Year in 2002, she scored an impressive 2,148 points in only 88 games during her high school career. Coach Kia led Walter G. O'Connell Copiague High School to their first Long Island Championship in 2000-2003 and also guided her team to win their first New York State Championship in 2003. She furthered her basketball career by accepting a full scholarship to the number school in the country, the University of Connecticut (UConn). Shortly after, she transferred to St. John's University, where she became a four-time All-Big East Player. Coach Kia led the Big East in assists 2005-06, ranks in the top 10 out 11 statistical categories at St. John's University, and became St. John's fifth all-time leading scorer with 1536, points upon graduating. She is the only player in the history of St. John's University to score over 1536, points and have over 490+ assists.
Celebrating her hard work and dedication, Coach Kia was inducted the St. John's University Athletics Hall of Fame in 2015 and honored in the 2022 Suffolk County Sports Hall of Fame class. She reached the highest level of competition, participating in the WNBA NY Liberty Training Camp in 2008 and also receiving contracts to play professionally in Puerto Rico and Croatia. However, significant injuries held her back at every opportunity. Now, as the Head of Player Development with Train the Wright Way and the Director and Founder of Kwiet Storm Youth Development, Coach Kia continues to inspire the next generation while remaining connected to the game she has loved since childhood.
Her Journey
Coach Wright's journey through the game has shaped a training and development approach rooted in fundamentals, consistency and purpose. With experience coaching athletes at various stages of their development, she focuses on building confidence, skill and game understanding through intentional instruction. These experiences shaped the training philosophy behind Train The Wright Way and continue to influence how athletes are coached today .
the Mission
Train The Wright Way operates with one standard: Intentional development done with (w)right way! We commit to disciplined preparation, consistent effort, and accountability in every session. Our mission is to develop athletes who understand the work required to grow, take ownership of their development, and carry those habits beyond the court.