Olentangy Athletics is excited to announce the hiring of Coach Patrick as the new Head Coach of the Olentangy Girls Basketball Program, pending board approval.

Coach Patrick brings a wealth of experience, leadership, and championship-level success to Olentangy. Most recently, he served as the Head Varsity Girls Basketball Coach at Westerville Central High School from 2022–2026, where he guided the program to tremendous success. During his tenure, the Warhawks earned OCC Championships in 2023-24, captured two District Runner-Up finishes, and consistently competed among the area's top programs. His outstanding leadership was recognized with OCC Coach of the Year honors in 2023-24 and District Coach of the Year recognition in 2025-26.

Prior to leading Westerville Central, Coach Patrick served as the Assistant Men's Basketball Coach at Shawnee State University, where he was part of one of the most successful eras in program history. During his time with the Bears, Shawnee State won the Mid-South Conference Championship and captured the 2020-21 NAIA National Championship.

Coach Patrick's coaching journey also includes valuable experience as an assistant coach at both Groveport Madison High School and Westland High School from 2013–2020. In addition to his basketball coaching background, he has experience as a Strength and Conditioning Coach at Shawnee State University, bringing a comprehensive approach to athlete development and performance.

We are thrilled to welcome Coach Patrick to the Olentangy family. His proven track record of building successful programs, developing student-athletes, and leading teams at the highest levels makes him an outstanding fit for our girls basketball program. We are excited for the future under his leadership.

Please join us in welcoming Coach Patrick to Olentangy High School. We look forward to the positive impact he will have on our student-athletes, our program, and our school community.

Coach Patrick will reach out to the families regarding a player and parent meeting in early July along with a schedule for open gyms and weight conditioning.