Coach Denny comes to Highline after 30 years of coaching in the high school ranks. He has compiled an overall 396-212 record. He is a native of Port Angeles, Washington. After graduating from Port Angeles High School he attended Peninsula College and Western Washington University.

Coach Denny began his coaching career at Montesano High School, where he coached Boys Basketball and Cross Country. His 1974 Cross Country team won Montesano High School’s first state title in any sport.

Coach Denny then became the Head Boys Basketball coach at Mark Morris High School in Longview, Washington. In his 16 years at Mark Morris, he led the Monarchs to four state title games. The Monarch's won the State Championship in 1978, 1985 and 1987 and placed 2nd in the 1986 State Tournament. Coach Denny has also been named by his colleagues as the Washington State Coach of the Year in three separate seasons.

Coach Denny finished his coaching career at Auburn High School. The Trojans qualified for the state tournament three times during his tenure at Auburn. His 1997 team finished 16-0 in league play.

Coach Denny also coached with the Friends of Hoop select program in 1999 and 2000 featuring former Washington prep standouts Brian Morrison, Michael Fey, Alvin Snow, Curtis Allen, Erroll Knight, Marc Axton, Aaron Brooks, Eddie Lincoln, CJ Massingale, Ryan Appleby and others.

Coach Denny lives in Auburn with his wife of 42 years, Sherry. He has had the opportunity to coach both of his sons, Jeff and Chris during his highly successful years at Mark Morris.  
 

“We are very fortunate to have Coach Denny’s experience in our program. He is a tremendous coach with whom I have worked in the past. His vast knowledge of the game and level of concern for his players as people will be tremendous attributes to assist in the resurrection of the HCC men’s program.” –Coach Dawson