Henry Washington- Head Coach

Head Coach Men’s Basketball and Baseball, Adjunct Faculty

Veteran Coach Henry Washington begins his milestone 30th season of coaching.  Head Basketball Coach, Henry Washington, has settled well into his position of Head Baseball Coach at Macomb.  Washington brings a wealth of experience and imparts it upon his student athletes daily. In addition to coaching at Macomb, Washington is also a member of the Physical Education Department as a lecturer and Adjunct Faculty.
Washington’s Basketball teams are known for a disciplined open offense and a tough man-to-man and sometimes trapping defensive style. Washington believes in limiting turnovers at the offensive end and the fundamentals of solid rebounding on the defensive end for success!  During his tenure as head basketball coach, Washington has coached a player in the top ten in rebounding nationally in six of the last eight seasons. Furthermore, his teams have finished in the top ten nationally, and on several occasions, in scoring defense.

This is Washington’s second stint at Macomb. From 1986-89, Washington was an assistant under legendary coach John Switchulis. During that span, Macomb was regularly ranked in the top ten nationally and was ranked as high as #1 during the 1987-88 season.
Washington began his collegiate basketball coaching career at Wayne State University in 1985, where he was an Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach.

Washington’s coaching career spans over 30 years; many of those years he was dividing his time between teaching and coaching in the interscholastic and the collegiate levels.
Washington coached Girls and Boys Varsity Basketball as well as Varsity Baseball in the Detroit Public School League (PSL) for several years. Washington’s basketball teams made frequent appearances in the tough PSL playoffs. His teams also won a several district titles, and competed against many of current NBA players.

Washington’s baseball experience is as extensive as his experience in basketball.  He spent 18 years coaching baseball at Southeastern High School. During this stint, Washington was named Detroit Public School League Coach of the Year four times and Regional Coach of the Year once. He also had the privilege of coaching the second team in PSL history to the state quarterfinals. Washington’s baseball teams were ranked in the state on numerous occasions and won many conference titles. During one span, the baseball team won 43 straight league games.

In addition to coaching in high school Washington coached in the summer league for the Mexican Industries Travel team sponsored by Hank Aquirre, a former Detroit Tigers pitcher. Washington also spent 3 years as a scout for the Toronto Blue Jays, under current Texas Rangers Senior Director of Baseball Operations Don Welke.  Washington along with the Macomb Baseball team were also camp clinic coaches at the Willie Horton presents his Batting For Kids 2009 Baseball Challenge.

As a player, Washington played basketball and baseball at Concordia College in Ann Arbor, Michigan.  While at Concordia, he was named All-Conference shortstop for two seasons and was captain of the baseball team. The two years spent at Concordia, Washington’s team won 2 conference championships. He later transferred to Oakland University, where he was an All-Conference shortstop and a member of a Great Lakes Conference Championship Team.
Upon completing his studies at Oakland University, Washington signed with the Detroit Tigers as an infielder in the minor league organization. He picked up valuable experience and learned the “Pro way” of competing.

Washington received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Journalism from Oakland and completed his Masters of Arts Degree in Sports Administration from Wayne State University. Currently his other duties include lecturing for the Volunteers, Administration and Coaches Program (VAC) at Wayne State University. Washington also serves on the T-Ball to Tigers committee. In this capacity Washington works with the Strategic Planning Department of the Detroit Tigers assisting in many youth baseball initiatives.

He and wife Tanya have raised three daughters, Latanya, Akilah, who is a Michigan State Graduate and currently works for the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) Atlanta Dream, Nakia, who attends Eastern Michigan University and niece Ayanna who attends Central State University in Ohio. Washington is now the proud grandfather of granddaughter Kyndall Renee.

“Macomb Athletics is what college athletics should be. The true emphasis placed on academics while still fielding competitive squads is what keeps me coming back each year. I have been in education and coaching for over 30 years and each year at Macomb has been a highlight. Coaching college baseball is a dream come true. With the facilities, the administration, the outstanding student athletes and the closeness to home, I sincerely believe I have one of the best college jobs in the state in both baseball and basketball. Macomb has given me a great opportunity and I will work extremely hard for the programs I direct.”-Coach Washington

Terrance Walker- Assistant Coach

Terrance Walker is beginning his fourth season as Assistant Men's Basketball Coach. Prior to coaching at Macomb, Walker was a five-sport athlete at Detroit Southeastern high school, where he competed in track, cross country, football, baseball, and four years of varsity basketball. While in high school, Walker earned All City and All State honors in cross country and basketball; reached the Public School League's "Final Four" in baseball; and reached the state regional finals in basketball, where the Jungaleers lost to eventual state champion Detroit Southwestern, which featured future NBA players Jalen Rose and Voshon Lenard. During his senior year, Walker was a part of two record-setting teams. The baseball team's 21 victories and the boys' basketball team's 19 victories both established new school records.

Walker played basketball collegiately at Macomb Community College and Wayne State University. At Macomb, Walker led the team to back-to-back league co-championships and to the State Championship title game his second season. Walker led the Monarchs in assists each season and is still Macomb's all-time assist leader. Macomb recognized Walker's greatness by enshrining him in the school's athletic hall of fame.
Walker continued his collegiate career at Wayne State University, where he led the Tartars (now Warriors) to the 1993-94 Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference league title, league tournament championship, and the NCAA Division II "Sweet 16" in Evansville, Indiana. While at Wayne State, Walker was named as a First Team member of the league's All-Defensive team, and he left Wayne State as the school's all-time assist leader, despite playing two seasons.

After his collegiate career, Walker then pursued a professional career in the Continental Basketball Association by attending training camp with the Grand Rapid (MI) Hoops and Fort Wayne (IN) Fury, before eventually playing in the American Basketball Association with the Detroit Dogs.

Walker is a proud parent and is raising two children, Javolis (15) and Alaysha (15).

"Terrance Walker is a winner and has been an asset everywhere he has gone. Bringing Terrance to our staff gives us a solid individual who is committed and loyal. I have known Terrance since he played for me in High School and every encounter he has had with me has been at championship level, as it relates to Basketball. We can truly not be successful without having individuals like Terrance around the program." - Head Coach Henry Washington

Aaron Hardaway- Assistant Coach

 Byron Willis-Assistant Coach

Coach Bryon "Skip" Willis will begin his second season as Assistant Coach at Macomb. Willis comes to Macomb after many successful seasons at the High School, Community College, University as well as the Professional levels.

Willis began his coaching career at Detroit Martin Luther King High School, where as an assistant he coached many All-State athletes. At King, Willis coached 10 players who went on to play professionally, including Derrick Gervin the brother of N.B.A. Hall of Fame player George “The Iceman” Gervin.

After his stint at King, Willis was an assistant coach at Wayne State University where the Tartars won 4 G.I.L.A.C Titles. During his tenure Wayne State went as far as the Division 2 elite eight.

Willis moved on to Highland Park Community College (now closed); where he coached the team that won the MCCAA state championship in the 1992-93 season.

Willis was out of coaching for a short period of time to raise his sons Aaron and Adam. Adam is currently on the roster at Macomb.

Willis continued his coaching career when the Detroit Dogs joined the American Basketball Association. As an assistant Willis was instrumental in the Dogs winning the ABA Championship. Willis was reunited on the bench with his former High School Teammate George “The Iceman” Gervin.

Coach Willis has retired from The Franklin Settlement, a community organization that serves the underprivileged in Detroit. Willis worked at the “Franklin” for over 35 years.

Willis was inducted in the Detroit Public School Basketball Hall of Fame in 2007. He joins Head Coach Henry Washington who also is in the PSL Hall of Fame.

“Having Coach Willis on staff gives us more experience. His winning attitude and knowledge of the game will serve the Macomb players well. It is an honor to sit next to Coach Willis on the bench.” -Coach Washington.

“I have come to Macomb to help enhance an already stable program. Having my son in the program has shown me all the good things that Macomb has to offer. I have known Coach Washington for many years and he has always been a man of integrity and hard work.”-Coach Willis. 

 Louis Montgomery- Assistant Coach

"Life, at this point has given me more than I had once thought possible. I now look forward for every opportunity to help others, with my personal experience, and knowledge, to enhance their journey through life."-Louis Montgomery

Carl Jamison- Assistant Coach

Carl Jamison begins his first season at Macomb as a Volunteer Coach.  Although, Jamison comes to Macomb as a coach; he is not unfamiliar with tradition of the Monarchs.  Jamison was a freshman guard for the 1970-1971 Macomb Monarchs Men’s Basketball team.  He earned his associates degree in management.

As a high school standout, Jamison was All-City and All-State in 1969 at Southeastern High School.  After graduation he went to Lorain College in Ohio.  In 1970, Jamison came to Macomb and was the team leading scorer and the Team MVP.

Jamison’s coaching experience extends to the Wish Egan Youth Baseball League for 2 years.  He is a retired worker of 36 years at Blue Cross, Blue Shield of Michigan.  Jamison has been married for 35 years and has one son for the union. 

“This is my first year coaching with Coach Washington and I hope to provide leaderships and wisdom to the program!”-Carl Jamison