SPEAKER PROFILE

Derrick Powell

Derrick Powell Jr.

Head Men's Basketball Coach
Calhoun Community College

AWARDED THE EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING IN 2022 100%
RECEIVED COACH OF THE YEAR AWARD 2020 100%
RECEIVED OFFICIAL SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD 2016-18 100%
"Success comes with a PRICETAG!"

In today’s hyper-connected, high-pressure sports environment, achieving success—both on and off the field—requires more than talent. It demands intentional leadership, character development, and an unshakable commitment to core values. This seminar, Success Comes with a PRICETAG!, explores the mindset, structure, and accountability systems necessary to guide and manage the modern athlete effectively. Drawing from real-world coaching experience, we break down the acronym PRICETAG to highlight the essential traits every athlete and coach must embrace: Pride, Resilient, Integrity, Effort, Toughness, Accountability, God.

Coaches will gain insights into cultivating a culture that emphasizes long-term development over short-term results, balancing motivation with discipline, and building strong relationships that resonate with today’s generation. With the rise of social media, mental health awareness, and the transfer portal, the 21st-century athlete faces unprecedented challenges—and this session offers practical tools to meet them head-on. Learn how to create an environment where expectations are clear, effort is consistent, and every individual understands the price of success.

Walk away with strategies to inspire buy-in, foster resilience, and lead with purpose in a rapidly evolving athletic world.

BIOGRAPHY

Named the 4th basketball head coach at Calhoun Community College, Derrick Powell, Jr. aims to rebuild the Warhawks reputation. Previously he was an assistant coach at Tuskegee University, head coach at the Montgomery Knights MLB in 2020, Wetumpka High School Class 6A 2017-2019, and Calhoun School Class 2A 2016-2017. Powell was awarded The Excellence in Teaching Award in January 2022 and Coach of the Year 2020. He was granted the Central Alabama Basketball Official Association Coaching Sportsmanship Award in both 2016 and 2018. Powell has over 18 years of experience and has been fortunate to coach many successful players, such as Cortney Forston, Dionte´ Ferguson, Clifford Thomas, Gregg Boyd, and NBA star Jaderious “JD” Davison.

The Lowndes County, AL native is a United States Navy veteran. While serving our country, he played his final days of organized basketball as a sailor. He has a B.S. in Physical Education, and a masters in Teaching with an emphasis in leadership. Powell is married to Shante. They share one daughter, Kinsley, and a son, Derrick Powell III.

Company Name

Calhoun Community College

TITLE

Head Men's Basketball Coach

PhoNE NUMBER

256-306-2770

EMAIL ADDRESS

derrick.powell@calhoun.edu

website

https://calhounathletics.com