ABOUT COACH GIBSON

Like many other children and families in the area, Jarvis Gibson Sr. grew up in a single parent home led by his mother (Earline T. Gibson). This resulted in the lack of financial stability as his mother was the primary provider for him and his older brother (Alejandro Gibson). Although he lacked the consistent presence of a father, he had a variation of influences from his older brother. Being exposed to the many different avenues and lifestyles in a poverty-stricken community, Jarvis had the choice of choosing a path that could lead him to a life of crime, prison, perhaps death, or down the path that may not necessarily be viewed as a glorifying validation in the inner-city streets of Cleveland. Jarvis found stability through education, sports, involvement in positive activities and by seeking mentorship from professional leaders. Often appealing at times to go down the easy or socially acceptable wayward path, he chose the path of academics and sports to pave the way to a brighter future.

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Jarvis is a product of The Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) and graduate of South High School (Class of 1990).  Through his stellar career in high school academics and sports he was awarded the opportunity to attend the very prestigious Case Western Reserve University (CWRU).  He graduated in 1995 with his degrees in Operations Management with a concentration in Industrial Engineering.  He is currently CEO of the Jarvis Gibson Foundation, and serves as an Advisor for Morino Ventures/Institute.