Garner Road Basketball Club has been in existence since 1990. We’d like to take the time to appreciate the Club Directors of past and present for the work they’ve put in collectively over the last 32 years & beyond!
Hank Mattocks ⏩ Dwayne West ⏩ Trevor West ⏩ Charles Graves
Now that the 2022 aau season is over. Let’s get together and get on the same page. If it’s about the kids let’s really make it happen the right way. We should work together to make sure these kids get what they deserve and we don’t get held hostage. Who’s down to meet ?
Garner Road Basketball Club has 17 players from two teams in the 2022 class to go to school to hoop. Not bad for a year they sad it was going to be extremely hard. Congrats to those guys and 2023 you next.
#TheStandard
Today is the first day of mental health awareness month. Coaches, teachers parents, mentors take the time to talk with people around you, especially young people, and provide a safe place for them to speak freely. You matter.
SE men’s Basketball program broke barriers this year. Started 1-6 ending 2nd in the conference. Lost to some of the top teams in the area and competed against a strong national team. Thank you to the 6 seniors for leading this group and ushering in a new era of respect for us.
Big congrats to our Executive Director Dwayne West
@garnerroad
at GRBC for being 1 of the 10 most influential people in Triangle Sports. Did you see the names on this list👀. Some may be afraid to say it, but you have created the standard for how clubs now do things in NC.
We have to make it cool again to stop telling these kids what they want to hear and giving them the reality so they are prepared to handle what they are about to face. In their respective sport and In life.
They laughed when I told them the vision, and injuries set us back from the mission. But wait till we are all healthy and it clicks it’s going to be a movie. It’s some magic brewing that nobody sees, and this is only a few of what’s in the chamber. Wait and see.
Dayron Sharpe and Kadin Shedrick went from No 🌟s to 4🌟s in one summer. So when I say it can happen in a summer I've seen
@GRoadBBall
make it happen. Kids are achieving their dreams with us. We da best(Dj Khaled voice) and I'm serious.
A fun fact. The B team at Groad is a narrative created from outsiders. There’s an adidas team and a showcase team. The goal is the same developing men while putting players in school.
Garner Road “B” Teams put 4-6 kids in school a year. more than what most teams can say. 🤯
Parents and players, the business of basketball isn’t fair. Not every route( team or program) leads to the same destination( playing in college) it’s a lot that factors in. The information given, schedule/competition level, etc just to name a few.
Big time event put together by
@Sim_Frazier
@AlecKinsky
and
@FredrickCannon1
the state needed this. It’s a lot of good ppl involved in the grassroots scene around the state and it showed this weekend. We will be back next year with that 🔥🔥🔥.
The ones that truly care about you are the ones that provide both the favorable and unfavorable feedback. These are the ones routing for you to be the most supreme version of yourself.
I hate that social media has interrupted how people communicate in real life. It leaves so many truths untold and so many questions unanswered. I guess I’m old school. I like to pick up the phone and talk to you.
HS and Grassroots Coaches, you had your chance. We are shaping our future through athletics and the preparing them for real life situations. Your greatest victory will be the development of elite character and your biggest trophy should be a well rounded person. That’s legacy💯
You can’t find another group of bigs in college right now from one organization playing better than Moses(GT), Day’Ron(UNC), Kadin(UVA) and Kaleb(GaST).
The secret is out of the bag.
@cbgethan3
has been on the roll recently. Has scored:
17pts
25pts
5pts (blowout)
17pts
19pts
In his last 5 games. Really letting his feel for the game show up.
The players from
@MbbRaleigh
has finished 2nd in the regular season. But I’m most proud of the barriers they broke, and showing they can hoop. But more importantly the growth as young they displayed. Congrats on the regular season and let’s keep building. I’m proud of y’all.
Great talk. Coaches around America saying the same thing. For every good player out here there is a player looking to matchup with you to prove they are great. Be ready for a matchup up you aren’t ready for. “You will meet him”
Never forget home, because home never forgets you. I meet TJ for the first time last week, just a regular dude that loves the game of basketball, inspires the youth and now giving back to his hometown on his break. That's an NBA Star in my 👀.
This Grassroots scene is true to the kids that are committed to the process. Players can pop on the scene in a summer and they can fizzle out in the same time frame. It's all about how committed they are to their work and if they are willing to become uncomfortable.
Great weekend for our club. Got a chance to spend some family time with grades 5th grade to 17U and compete against some talented teams at
@Phenom_Hoops
.
@rakease
Passmore (4⭐️ on 247) has proven to be more than an athlete. Consistent shot maker, great off the dribble, and will set up guys for easy scores
Let’s make it a thing again to teach through🏀 and not just let talent play. So many characteristics can be learned if taught properly. Players will be adults long after they finish playing the game. What type of person are you developing?
Most people have a lot to say about things they aren’t involved in, which doesn’t make it fact or reality, it’s actually an OPINION from an outsider looking on. If you have a vision don’t allow these OPINIONS to deter you, those that stay focused achieve greatness. BE GREAT.
GRBC Club Day: We were able to get photos & accurate measurements of our HS athletes regarding height, weight, wingspan, standing reach, standing vertical, broad jump, & shuttle run times. Also introduced our new faces to our club partners of EPIC Physical Therapy!
#TheStandard
Finishing 2nd in the conference with 10-5. Great things are in store for the Dogs as we look to bring a ton of talent back and carry in the legacy our those before us have left. Thank you SE Raleigh fans, parents and community for help making this a wonderful year.
Post quarantine our level of respect for each other has diminished. As we approach 2022 I hope we can gain respect for ppls 💭, their ⏰, their work, and effort.
Dear writers and scouts the 2022 class is emerging. If you make a ranking know the talent of every kid on your list. Go out and 👀these kids play, don’t wait for them to play at your event. Finding kids gives validity. It’s amazing to 👀 guys at events ✍️ on unknown talent
Beyond cool being gifted my jersey from
@CoachGravesGRBC
from back in my
@GroadBballClub
days. Forever grateful for the relationships and experiences I have from the program! 🖤❤️🐶🏀
It’s crazy I saw PJ Tucker score 44pts against my hs and now is a role player in the nba. Says a lot about his versatility as a player and how as you have to morph who you are as a person to stay alive in your chosen career. 🤯
Congratulations to 2022 G’s- Tajuan & Takai Simpkins on their official commitment to Illinois State University!!! The Liberty Heights Family is grateful to be a part of your journey & look forward to seeing you guys continue to excel at the next level!
#GoRedbirds
🔴⚪️
I’m beyond proud of the guys I coach. 9 players didn’t play last year. Another 6 come from Jv. No one thought they would play the way they have this year. They exceeded all expectation and never made an excuse. The southside is built a certain way. 🐶
Much respect to 6'2 '21 Terence Harcum & 6'7 '21 Will Felton. Both received invites to NC Top 80 but couldn't make to scheduling issue, but wanted to come to
#NCPhenom150
yesterday as a way of saying thank you.
#MuchRespect
GRoads shows you the definition of family.. Coaches travel limitless miles to watch their guys play in the off season. Never been apart of a program that not only says we're family, but also treats you like it.
We are excited to announce that the Vance County Board of Education has approved Mr. Edwin J. Campbell, Jr. as the next varsity head football coach at Vance County High School. Mr. Campbell makes his way to Vance County by way of Wake Forest High School. Welcome, Coach!
#GoVipers
Parents, please be mindful of the things you say about coaches and other players behind closed doors. These comments will be reflected through your child’s actions in team settings.
Nationally renowned Garner Road Adidas club began with this Southeast Raleigh Garner Road YMCA crew. Legendary Hank Mattocks formed as good of youth team as anybody. They played us age levels up to prepare for national competition. Hate to admit it, but was dog fight.
History...
Undisciplined players are coached by undisciplined coaches. ~
@richardson_book
What a message from coach Emmanuel Richardson at the Coaches and Coffee event this morning hosted be
@ktsbasketball
2022 was good to me. It was a lot of laughs but it was the pain I learned the most from. I had to learn how to walk again and endure the pain of knee repair. The lessons I learned during that time will make 2023 great. I encourage all to learn from your worse moments.
Adults compete against each other too much trying to prove a mute point. Too much time spent on things that one’s individual measurement doesn’t matter. Just creates too much confusion. We all can do more with our time if we Believe in people, have good intent and move on.
a lot of families are using the circuit(brand) to determine who they tryout for. There are high level players from every sponsored circuit. The true separation comes from what the club will do to get you where you need to be. Make it simple, look @ history
We often let our beef/issue linger too long. Sometimes even after a dialogue happens. Life is too short. Set the example for our future so they can see how to resolve and live.
I’m glad
#ShannonSharpe
&
#TeeMorant
did this publicly. I see things get heated all the time in youth sports & this could’ve ended real bad. We gotta do better with our emotions at these events altogether as grown ups to be honest, but like I said, glad they publicly squashed it
Congrats to all those who received an offer this weekend. Grassroots is about developing athletes to gain a free education and molding young men and women to be better citizens. No one remembers who the tournament a year from now. But they remember who went to school.
Everyone has their own story. What’s for you is for you. No man can take away or interfere your destiny. Do what you can and allow the chips to fall. Congrats to
@mant12_
my guy.
A few years ago, Moses Wright had collegiate offers from Georgia Tech and Division 2 Catawba College.
Today, Moses Wright is the ACC Player of the Year.
Happy New Year to all the
@GroadBballClub
@garner_rd_bball
families, alum and friends. In words of our founder, your tomorrow starts today. Make it great.