Dedrique Taylor | WMS Management Services
Dedrique Taylor
Leadership Under Pressure. Culture That Wins. Character That Lasts.
For more than two decades, Dedrique Taylor has built a reputation as one of college basketball’s most respected leaders, developers of people, and culture-builders. As Head Coach of the Cal State Fullerton Men’s Basketball program since 2013, he has become the winningest coach in school history while leading teams through adversity, transformation, and championship success.
Coach Taylor’s leadership extends far beyond the basketball court. Organizations, businesses, educational institutions, athletic programs, and leadership teams invite him to share proven principles on leadership, resilience, team culture, accountability, communication, and maximizing potential.
His message is grounded in real-world experience leading diverse teams, developing high performers, navigating setbacks, and creating environments where people can thrive.
Why Organizations Book Dedrique Taylor
When expectations were low, Coach Taylor led Cal State Fullerton from a last-place preseason projection to a third-place conference finish and earned 2025-26 Big West Coach of the Year honors.
His leadership lessons come from experience, not theory.
Key accomplishments include:
Winningest Head Coach in Cal State Fullerton history
2025-26 Big West Coach of the Year
Skip Prosser Man of the Year Finalist
Two NCAA Tournament appearances
Multiple 20-win seasons
Developed 24 student-athletes who advanced to professional basketball
Recognized leader, mentor, recruiter, and culture-builder throughout Division I athletics
Speaking Topics
Earning the Right to Lead
Leadership is not granted by a title—it is earned through trust, consistency, service, and accountability.
Building Championship Culture
How high-performing teams create alignment, ownership, communication, and sustained success.
Leading Through Adversity
Practical lessons from rebuilding programs, overcoming setbacks, and maintaining belief during difficult seasons.
Developing High-Performance People
How leaders identify potential, develop talent, and help individuals become the best version of themselves.
The Power of Belief
How mindset, discipline, and perseverance influence outcomes in business, athletics, education, and life.
Leadership Beyond the Scoreboard
Creating impact that lasts long after the game, meeting, project, or season is over.
Speaking Audiences
Corporate Leadership Teams
Executive Retreats
Educational Institutions
Athletic Programs
Coaches Associations
Nonprofit Organizations
Faith-Based Organizations
Youth Leadership Programs
Conferences and Keynote Events