In Episode 16 of The Courtside Culture Podcast, host Coach Jeremy Jeffers sits down with Mark-Anthony Pounds, Assistant Coach at Barton College, mentor, and lifelong student of the game.

From his playing days in Durham and Boston to his coaching stints at North Carolina Central, Carver Bible College, and the Carolina Crossovers AAU Program, Mark-Anthony has lived the grind from every angle. In this conversation, he opens up about his faith, purpose, leadership style, and the real meaning behind building men first and basketball players second.

🏀 Topics Covered:

• Coaching and developing men through basketball

• Lessons learned from Barton College and the college grind

• Balancing faith, family, and fatherhood

• Mental health in coaching and mentorship

• Leaving a lasting legacy beyond wins and losses

Mark-Anthony’s story reminds us that true leadership comes from service, discipline, and heart.

🎙 Hosted by: Jeremy Jeffers – Founder of Team Power Foundation & Director of PowerPlex Athletic Center
📍 Recorded in Wilson, North Carolina

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