A true Oregonian, Barry Adams graduated from Lake Oswego High School and Western Oregon University, where he lettered in football, basketball, and baseball, and track.

After college, Adams took his degree and guided kids in the classroom, teaching history, economics, and government, all while building his reputation as one of the most highly regarded high school coaches in the state.

Having coached basketball for a total of 40 years at five different high schools (Nestucca, Lebanon, Hillsboro, Glencoe and South Salem), Adams was once the Most Winningest Coach in Oregon High School History. He has 656 total career wins and led two teams to state basketball titles: Glencoe in 1983 & South Salem in 1996. He’s been named Oregon Boys Basketball Coach of the Year four times. He also coached football for 19 years.

Outside of coaching, Adams has founded some of the state’s most successful camps and ventures, including the Cascade Sports Camp, which has positively shaped more than 56,000 camp graduates. He also created The Hoop, one of the region’s top basketball and fitness facilities. This premier center evolved from scribbles on a napkin into a place where athletes can go to stay in shape and ahead of the game. Additionally, Adams is the co-founder of the Les Schwab Invitational Tournament.

Not surprisingly, Barry Adams already has a long list of accolades and has been inducted into the Hall of Fames of South Salem High School, Western Oregon University, the NAIA, and the National Coaches Association.

Today, Adams owns and operates Competitive Edge Basketball and serves as a Special Assistant & Advisor for the Portland State Men’s Basketball Team.