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Coaches

Arthur Phillips

Arthur Phillips, a former Division II athlete at Savannah State University, played professional football overseas, founded Clarksville Platinum. Coach Phillips is a 17-year active duty Army Non-Commissioned Officer. He has coached youth basketball for a total of seven years, coaching in the Clarksville area for the past two years. Coach Phillips is keen on mentoring student-athletes on and off the basketball court; and he has an unwavering commitment to teamwork and character.

 

Cleve Richard

Coach Richard is a United States Military Academy (USMA 2010) graduate and former Division I athlete. He was one of the top five basketball players in the United States Armed Forces, and was a member of the Bronze Medal team in the Military World Games in Brazil in 2011. Cleveland is currently a Company Commander in the 101st Airborne Division at Fort Campbell, KY. Coach Richard is committed to teaching basketball fundamentals as well as instilling a sense of pride and hard work.

 

Margaree King Richard

Coach King Richard is a USMA 2008 graduate and former Division I athlete. She garnered the 2008 Patriot League Women’s Basketball Defensive Player of the Year Award, and she was an integral member of the first West Point Women’s Basketball NCAA tournament berth in 2006. Margaree currently serves on the 184th EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) Battalion staff. Coach King Richard is devoted to inspiring each athlete to put forth their best effort, and emphasizing the importance of discipline.

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