Coach Profile: Darrell Wallace

There's a familiar face in a new role on the Patriots' sideline this fall. Former CPA standout Darrell Wallace has traded in his helmet and shoulder pads for a clipboard and headset as he settles into his new role as Assistant Coach for Christ Preparatory Academy.

Only last season Darrell was leading the Patriots in his role as tight end, linebacker and quarterback. The 2008 season, Darrell's senior campaign, capped off a five year career for him as a Patriot.

This year Darrell coaches the Patriot wide receivers. This facet of the Patriot offense has improved steadily this year, with the receivers tallying more than 100 yards and seven receptions this past Saturday in their victory over the Lighthouse Christian Chargers of Springfield, Missouri.

Darrell was born in Kansas City and currently resides in Lee's Summit. He is currently attending college locally with plans to eventually transfer to Missouri S and T in Rolla so that he may study engineering.

Darrell overcame significant adversity during his senior season. He suffered a concussion while playing quarterback in the Northeast game. He had to be taken to the emergency room from the game and was sidelined for several weeks. At one time it appeared his career was over prematurely.  God healed him more quickly than expected, however, and he was back on the field for the season's final games.

Darrell is one of three Wallaces on the sidelines. Darrell's younger brother Darren is the current Patriot QB and their father David is Christ Prep's defensive coordinator.

When Darrell isn't coaching the Patriots he enjoys following the Chiefs and Texas Longhorns. He also enjoys playing golf, and was a standout golfer for four years on the Christ Prep golf team. He won several tournaments as a Patriot golfer and just last season finished 4th in the Kansas Christian Athletic Association state championships, helping the Patriots win that event by 50 strokes over their nearest competitor.

Darrell has been a leader for CPA both on and off the field.  His favorite Scripture passage is Psalm 86:11-12 which says "Teach me your way, O Lord, and I will walk in your truth; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name. I will praise you, O Lord my God, with all my heart; I will glorify Your name forever." Darrell likes this verse because it calls Christians to fear God and glorify His name forever. It is Darrell's life verse and his prayer for every Christian is to strive for God. His goal for this year's team  is to bond as a unit and to bring back a NACA Championship in Tennessee.

Darrell desires the prayers of other believers as he continues on with college and seeks and engineering degree. Please remember this godly young man in your prayers as he helps coach the Patriots and as he follows after his career aspirations.

Coach Darrell Wallace.