DBA Coaches

Coach Bio's

Coach Vince Martin
Head Coach/Player Development

Coach Vince comes to DBA being a lifelong student of the game, bringing along with him a deep understanding of the game of basketball in which he displayed when he played. Vince started his career at The University of Arkansas at Pine-Bluff and later finished his career at Jacksonville University where he received his Master's in Business Administration. Vince started every game at the point guard position while at JU. Throughout his collegiate career Vince was a 1000 point scorer.

Vince explains skill development in a way that pushes every player, no matter the age or skill level, and is one that prides himself on having a "million moves" and a "counter move" for everything the defense may throw at you.

Coach Terry Tidwell
Sports Kinesiologist

Coach Terry brings with him a great deal of experience in high intensity sports training and a tremendous amount of basketball knowledge as well. Being a certified athletic trainer, Terry has had the opportunity to work with Jacksonville Jaguars (NFL) Seattle Mariners/NY Mets (MLB) and countless amounts of professional basketball players in leagues around the world.

Terry played division 1 basketball at The University of Central Arkansas. There, he earned his Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science with a minor in Nutrition. He also learned and played under the tutelage of former NBA great Corliss Williamson.

Coach Russell Powell
Skills Trainer/Former Head Coach

Coach Russ is a great person to learn the game from. He was a 3 year starter at Jacksonville University and was known as a lockdown defender and a floor general during his time there. He is currently 5th all-time in assist and tied for all-time leader in games played in Jacksonville University's history playing in nearly 100 games at the division 1 level.

Russell was a very crafty guard and is one who sees the game through a very unique lens.