Father/Pop-Pop/Motivational Speaker/UBSE Specialist Fayette County Public Schools/Former College Basketball Coach/Frederick Douglass Head Boys Basketball Coach
Today was a special day! We accepted the Head Boys Basketball position at Paul Laurence Dunbar High School in Lexington, KY. The Carolinas has been great to my family and me but God has a new assignment for us back in our home state of Kentucky.
#TogetherWeWin
#ABulldogAgain
Dunbar (
@PLDBoysBBall
) has hired
@CoachM_Garvin
as its new boys head basketball coach. Pikeville native that coached D1 South Carolina State the past 9 seasons.
Says this job in the Bluegrass is a dream come true.
"I go to shake & Larry put both hands behind his back...First play of the game, he says, 'You don't even belong in this league, Holmes.' and he shoots a three...I said, 'Did this son of a bitch just call me Holmes?'"
@DWilkins21
on Larry Bird.
The gym we play in is named after 3 young men killed during this horrific tragedy! If you don't know anything about it look it up!
#TogetherWeWin
#WeAreSCState
Today we remember the Orangeburg Massacre. It’s been 52 years since S.C. State troopers fired shots into a group of students on the campus of
@SCSTATE1896
.
A man's
#1
responsibility is to lead his family to God! Not to win games etc. Reminding myself as the grind of the season takes precedence over my life and it shouldn't!
#TogetherWeWin
#ItsBiggerThanBall
When a Head Coach gets a bigger job. Keep in mind every assistant doesn’t go with him or her, nor is there any guarantee that the new head coach will retain them. Prayers tonight to all in that situation.🙏🏿🙏🏾🙏🏻💯
#TogetherWeWin
Right now we have 1 scholarship available for the 2021 class. Some schools have none, some have several, others have 2 and a possible! Moral of the story get in where you fit in and do it as soon as you know!
#TheBestHasYetToCome
#TogetherWeWin
#ChooseWisely
My Family and I appreciate all the prayers and well wishes over the last few days. Change is uncomfortable for all. But also necessary for growth and development. We know and trust that all things work out for the good for those that love the Lord.
#TheBestHasYetToCome
@Coach_Keith44
@chambershoops
My high school coach told me to find a ride home from an away game for hot dogging during the J.V. game my Soph. year. Mom said good luck she left, caught a ride with a friends family. Game Changer!
Bronco Nation, please welcome
@CoachM_Garvin
to the Farm as our new
@FDBoysHoops
head coach. Players meeting in auditorium Monday 4/29/24 at 4:30pm. Media welcome for questions and introduction.
To all coaches being let go or fired know these things: 1. You are more than your job. 2. Change is hard for everyone. 3. You will discover your real friends. 4. Stay in the word. 5. Your spouse/children hurt just as much. 6. Trust God. 7. Trust God
#TogetherWeWin
#KeepItMoving
I have been asked is there anything I can do for you? YES!
1. PRAY FOR ME
2. MENTION my name to others who are in a position to change my circumstance.
3. Vouch for my character, competence and competitive spirit.
4. Know that our relationship is bigger than a job opportunity.
We are learning to celebrate the small victories! Currently our Men's Basketball Team is the only Division I MBB team with a winning record in the MEAC & SWAC Conferences! I don't state this to brag but to acknowledge the hard work, sleepless nights, up…
Just received a call telling me that I was voted in as a new board member of the Kentucky High School Basketball Hall of Fame. This is an incredible honor that I look forward to carrying the torch for H.S. Basketball here in the Commonwealth.
#TogetherWeWin
Last night I received a call from a former player that I coached 20 years ago. He then sent pictures of his son’s and shared that he has taught them some of things he learned from our time together. Coaches impact lives!!! Players impact Coaches!
#TogetherWeWin
Coaches, take time to study what other programs do in order to be successful! We can't ask our guys to get better if we're not willing to do the same!
#CoachSaid
#EmbraceTheProcess
#TogetherWeWin
Warning!!!! Don't wake up and turn the news on! Get something positive in your brain early! Affirmations of faith, motivational videos, read, talk to your spouse, just don't turn on the news!
#PositiveThoughts
#TogetherWeWin
.
@GamecockMBB
will play SC State part of their non-conference schedule for 2020, SCSU
@CoachM_Garvin
confirms with me. A good pickup for the Bulldogs, who have proven they aren't afraid to play P5 teams, & not surprising that
@FrankMartin_SC
would lookout for a smaller SC school.
Great win tonight by
@PLDBoysBBall
over Madison Central. Our guys were prepared and 🔒 in! Huge night by One of the top guards in the 2023 class
@2NickSpalding
with 31pts & 10rebs. Plus
@KumwimbaLionel
played big with 13pts & 7Reb. Zach Carter had 11pts. H. Williams 6pts 5ast.
Dear Prospect,
Now that AAU is over, you should be looking to attend Elite Camps! So the schools recruiting you can get an up close & personal look and so can you! Plus I know one you can attend!
#WeAreSCState
#ItsAllAboutTheBulldogs
@GoodmanHoops
@Stadium
Wow! Most are not considering what this season & playing thru a pandemic is doing to coaches. The season already takes a great toll on coaches. Add Covid, testing, being in & out of quarantine, preparing for games, God forbid in the final year of a contract etc. R.I.H.
Scholarship athletes don't take your opportunity for a free education for granted. Some students are paying 30-50k per year for the same experience!
#JustSayin
#EyesOpened
Even after 30 years the movie "Hoop Dreams!" Is still relevant! The game of Basketball is still survival for so many people.
#TogetherWeWin
#ItsBiggerThanBall
Huge road win tonight for
@PLDBoysBBall
at Trinity! 59-53 in overtime! Great team win to close out the regular season with 4 straight victories! Incredible performance by
@2NickSpalding
with a season high 34pts. On 12-19 shooting and 8-12 from 3pt range!
#WeAreDunbar
1st class moment for
@EarlGrantCofC
& the College of Charleston to honor Tyler Long and Ty Solomon pregame last night. We appreciate everyone's prayers and support!
#TogetherWeWin
#PrayersForTy
Our team has played 9 road games this year with 7 of them being guarantee games. We have competed, battled, cried and are learning about ourselves every day! They haven't quit nor will they quit! When it all comes together we will still have a great year! I believe in us!
Its hunting season for all of college basketball ball! You see I have security because everyone wants to be a S.C. State Bulldog! 😂
#WeAreSCState
#ItsAllAboutTheBulldogs
Adversity! I can write a book about it! You can do things for all the right reasons and still have set backs and road blocks! Push through in spite of everything!
#DeclareVictory
Everyday I realize that a coaches job in our society should be way bigger than ball. Our athletes need role models, strong men, women, consistency, accountability, discipline and LOVE!
#ItsBiggerThanBall
#CoachSaid
I received a call that another Coach needs prayer and guidance on how to deal with sudden cardiac arrest of one of his athletes! Let's all pray for him and his athletes!
#PrayerStillWorks
#TogetherWeWin
#ItsBiggerThanBall
4 games in 4 days!!! You have to be in a different frame of mind coaching H.S. Basketball. Nothing but respect for the H.S. coaches who have done this for decades. Whew, I’m mentally drained.
#AppreciateYourCoach
#TogetherWeWin
Basketball Coaches Insomnia Season is here!: Symptoms are
1. Running 1 mil what ifs thru your head.
2. Drills
3. Player needs
4. Game scenarios
5. Doubts
6. Do we have enough?
7. Paperwork
8. (FEEL FREE TO ADD YOUR OWN SYMPTOMS!)
Tell me I'm not alone on this? 💯
To all the guys sitting on the bench feeling like you should be playing! Will you be ready if your number is called in the championship game?
#TogetherWeWin
#PreparationMetOpportunity
Has the importance of practice been lost with today's young athletes? It's not all about games! I'm talking about practice! You have to practice in order to obtain true success! Feedback welcomed!!
#TogetherWeWin
#DriveHomeYourCulture
#TheBestHasYetToCome
I have been asked about our schedule a million times! Wait to you see the competition we are playing! Whew, its going to be fun! Updated schedule coming soon!
@SCStateAthletic
@SCSUfans
Huge thanks to our chapel speaker this morning,
@CoachM_Garvin
!
Coach Garvin, Motivational Speaker & former Head Men's Basketball Coach at
@SCSTATE1896
, spoke about the importance of doing everything "as for the Lord, not for men" (Colossians 3:23).
#WorshipWednesday
When working with young people it is sometimes hard to measure your impact day to day! Sometimes its years later that they finally get it!
#TogetherWeWin
#TheBestHasYetToCome