Meet Jonathan Barfield

We were lucky to catch up with Jonathan Barfield recently and have shared our conversation below.

Jonathan , we’re thrilled to have you on our platform and we think there is so much folks can learn from you and your story. Something that matters deeply to us is living a life and leading a career filled with purpose and so let’s start by chatting about how you found your purpose.

Sense of purpose since I was child ;to play and coach the game of basketball. Understanding the impact of sports and inspiring the next generation. In order to remain relevant must be engaged with the younger generation of athletes. Whether it be skill development or coaching; spending seven days a week perfecting the art of the sport. Impacting schools, collegiate athletes, Aau program around the world

Appreciate the insights and wisdom. Before we dig deeper and ask you about the skills that matter and more, maybe you can tell our readers about yourself?

Jonathan Barfield Memphis Tn Native
Tennessee State University Graduate
Bachelors Exercise Science
Masters Curriculum Instruction
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Incorporated

Coach Jonathan Barfield – Current Varsity Head Coach/ St.Paul Christian Academy
Former Current 7th and 8th junior varsity coach at Saint Bernard Academy.
Played for Lambuth University 2008-2009 in the NAIA Division
Memphis East High Basketball 2006-2007
EuroBasket Team London 2020, mid-state sports league, TBL league, hoop Nashville
Tennessee State University Graduate Bachelors 2009-2013 Masters 2013-2016

Current basketball skills development trainer at St. Paul Christian Academy/ West Nashville Church
Coach up Sports Company, sport mentor, thumbtack, and, athlete untapped, lessons.com
Former AAU Basketball middle Tennessee soldiers, Elite amateur basketball, Upward Stars and Shelby Metro Basketball programs

Current Pro Skills AAU Basketball Trainer
Working with over 250 athletes in the middle Tennessee area
Partnerships: USA Student World, Nashville Voyager, MOGL NIL Marketplace

Dynamic and dedicated basketball skills training coach and boys basketball coach with a passion for developing athletes at all levels. Seeking to leverage extensive coaching experience and expertise in skill development, strategy implementation, and team leadership into a collegiate basketball coaching position.

Committed to fostering a culture of excellence, teamwork, and personal growth among student-athletes while contributing to the overall success and reputation of a collegiate and professional basketball program.

If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?

Communication/work ethic
Leadership
Critical thinking

Okay, so before we go, is there anyone you’d like to shoutout for the role they’ve played in helping you develop the essential skills or overcome challenges along the way?

Gradmother/ mother who fostered the importance of education,christ, character, and keeping your word. Current player I train; Father showed me how to form an LLC. In order to pursue Inspired Athletes; which is my business full time . Oct-5-2022

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