​Colquitt Named University City High School'Head Football Coach

The School District of University City is pleased to announce Derrick Colquitt will be the new head coach of the University City High School (UCHS) Lions Football Team.

Colquitt, UCHS Class of 2000, has been the head coach at Lutheran High School South since 2017. From 2005 to 2009 he served as offensive coordinator for the UCHS Lions Football Program. While a student at UCHS, he was a running back and a linebacker for the Lions and went on to play ball at Culver-Stockton College and Lindenwood University.

“I’m extremely happy about coming home,” Colquitt said. “I’m excited to be a part of the movement to take the team to the next level. When I was interviewing for the position, I was able to work with 14 UCHS student athletes, and I can see myself in each one of them at this point in their athletic careers.”

UCHS Athletic Director D. Matt Brooks said, “It is gratifying to watch a former student of mine find success in his chosen field.”

“The student athletes truly connected with Coach Colquitt during the hiring process,” Brooks added. “So much so, the students asked to meet with me so they could tell me that they loved the vision that Coach Colquitt shared with them for the program.”

Colquitt has also worked in assisting coaching positions at Washington University, Chaminade College Prep and Normandy High School.

Principal Michael Peoples said he’s delighted to welcome Colquitt back to U. City High School.
“Coach Colquitt stood out to our hiring committee the minute he began working with our student athletes. I’m certain he will develop the relationships, team values and drive that are the essence of our school motto, U Time!

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