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DJ Morris

  • Title
    Assistant Women's Basketball Coach
DJ Morris joined the Concordia Chicago women’s basketball staff in the fall of 2025.

Morris brings a unique combination of professional playing experience, player development expertise, and program leadership; Morris currently serves as the CEO/COO of Full Package Athletics, one of the premier basketball development organizations in the Chicagoland area. In that role, he oversees year-round programming while directing player development, coach education, and organizational operations. Since he first joined Full Package Athletics in 2009, he has worked with hundreds of athletes ranging from youth players to collegiate and professional competitors, emphasizing basketball IQ, leadership, and character. 

Before joining Concordia, Morris built an extensive coaching and training background through leadership roles with Full Package Athletics, Chicago Mustangs, Elgin Academy, and Team 12 Sports. His experience spans youth, high school, collegiate, and international basketball, giving him a well-rounded perspective on player development at every stage. Morris brought multiple Illinois State Championships at the 6th, 8th, and 9th grade levels. 

As a player, Morris competed professionally in Croatia, England, and China. During his time in Croatia, he ranked among the league leaders in scoring, assists, and steals earning multiple 'Team of the Week' and 'MVP' honors. His international experience continues to shape his coaching philosophy by blending skill development, competitiveness, and team-first basketball. 

At Concordia, Morris assists with player development, practice planning, scouting, film analysis, recruiting support, and game preparation. He is passionate about helping student-athletes maximize their potential both on the court and in the classroom while contributing to a championship culture. 

Morris has been a coach with Full Package Athletics since 2009. He has been a part of Full Package on every level from Player, Trainer, Coach, and Director. Every year Morris works with High school and/or College Programs with their player development and Strength Training. In 2016, Morris and Team 12 Sports took Full Package kids for their first International Culture and Basketball Training Trip to China.