Building Leaders On and Off the Court with Gadsden State Coach D. Tarver

Pell City Podcast is back on the hardwood! 🏀

In this episode, Phaith sits down with Coach D. Tarver, head men’s basketball coach at Gadsden State Community College, to talk about building young men on and off the court, maintaining a 3.0 team GPA, life after basketball, NIL, and the rebirth of the Gadsden State Classic (Nov. 21–22). Watch/Listen to how Coach Tarver is developing leaders, not just players, and why community support means everything.

Episode Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Coach D. Tarver
02:50 The Mindset of a Young Team
05:50 Building Team Chemistry and Leadership
08:42 Community Engagement and Tournaments
11:34 Coaching Journey and Achievements
14:41 Reflections on Past Successes
17:37 Personal Connections and Legacy
20:17 Celebrating Achievements and Recognition
22:46 Advice for Aspiring Athletes
26:41 Navigating NIL and Athlete Development
30:07 Life Beyond Basketball
32:05 Community Engagement and Impact
36:03 Vision for the Future of Gaston State Basketball