I was born and raised in Nashville,Tennessee. I played for East High School and was selected all NIL (Nashville Interscholastic League)my Senior year. I earned basketball scholarships to Aquinas Junior College and Milligan College, earning All Conference honors at both schools. I scored over a 1000 points at both schools. I came to Charlottesville in the summer of 1977 to start a career as a teacher and basketball coach. I was blessed to have some great players and teams at Charlottesville High School, winning numerous District and Regional Championships and coached Clarence Massie who originated this fine site and business.