His 1963 Father Ryan Fighting Irish squad was the first Nashville Interscholastic team to integrate
His overall record of 127 – 78 is deceiving, because it does not reflect the outstanding rebuilding efforts he successfully undertook
Coach Derrick will be remembered for taking three different schools to the playoffs
Retired in 1995, but has continued to assist in coaching at Battle Ground Academy, Father Ryan, St. Bernard’s Prep, Lawrence County High, and William James Middle School