Russ Powell

Boys Basketball Head Coach

russ.powell@tcslions.org

Coach Russ Powell is entering his first season as head coach of the TCS boys basketball team. He brings over a decade of head coaching experience and a lifelong passion for the game.

A graduate of Newnan High School, Powell was a four-year varsity starter in basketball and a three-year varsity starter in football. He went on to earn a full athletic scholarship to Jacksonville University, where he was a Division I basketball player and three-year starter.

His coaching philosophy emphasizes solid fundamentals, smart decision-making, and unselfish play. More importantly, he teaches his players that they represent God, Trinity Christian School, their community, and their families both on and off the court.

Coach Powell is married to Nicole, and they have one son, Cannon.

“Basketball is bigger than the scoreboard. When we compete with discipline and humility, we reflect God, our school, and our families with honor.”

— Coach Russ Powell, Head Boys Basketball Coach

The 2024 Trinity Christian School boys varsity basketball team poses for a team photo in the gym, wearing white uniforms with coaches standing behind them. Photo by DR Photography.

Fun Facts About Coach Powell:

Four-year varsity basketball starter and three-year varsity football starter at Newnan High School
Earned a Division I basketball scholarship to Jacksonville University, where he was a three-year starter
Has more than 10 years of head coaching experience
Married to Nicole and proud dad to son Cannon

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