#92 Empowering Youth Through Sports with Derrick Tarver

Thinking That Matters with Elizabeth Mahusay

In this episode of Thinking That Matters, I had the pleasure of speaking with Derrick Tarver, a McKinney native whose inspiring journey highlights the power of stepping out of comfort zones and challenging limiting beliefs.

Derrick is the founder of Collin County Chaos, a nonprofit youth sports organization that offers affordable and structured athletic opportunities to children who might not otherwise afford it. By keeping kids engaged in multiple sports, Derrick is not only teaching them athletic skills but also providing structure, discipline, and a positive environment.

He also shared how his early experiences were shaped by a fear of incarceration, he was told not to go downtown McKinney, which created a mental barrier that limited his opportunities within his own community. His transformation began when he decided to confront this limiting belief by joining local leadership programs.

These experiences expanded his perspective, enabling him to connect with city leaders and inspire change. He launched his youth sports initiative, creating mentorship and development opportunities for kids from less fortunate families.

Key topics discussed:

• The power of stepping out of your comfort zone

• Making a difference through youth sports

• Breaking generational thought processes

Get involved with Collin County Chaos! Check out Derrick’s nonprofit at CollinCountyChaos.org and learn how you can support their mission to provide affordable sports opportunities for children in need. https://collincountychaos.org/

Follow them on social media for updates on upcoming events!

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collincountychaos/

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557075382884

More about Derrick: Derrick Tarver is a community leader and founder of Collin County Chaos, a youth competitive sports organization that offers affordable opportunities for children from less fortunate backgrounds. Inspired by his own experiences growing up in McKinney, Derrick has dedicated his life to breaking through mental barriers and providing kids with the structure and mentorship they need to succeed. His faith-driven approach and commitment to community leadership have made a lasting impact on the lives of countless young people in Collin County.

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More about Elizabeth Mahusay:

Elizabeth grew up a self-starter who as a young woman prided herself on her independence and self-sufficiency. She found herself challenged to develop deep and meaningful relationships because of her prideful “know-it-all” approach to life and work. She projected that she was perfect yet struggled to deal with failure, thoughts of insecurity, and the feeling of inadequacy. Through her study of the Bible, time as an entrepreneur, and the accountability of some great mentors Elizabeth, is a transformed woman. Today, she passionately invests her time helping others transform their thinking.

Elizabeth is author of the recently published Transform My Thinking, God study on the book of Philippians. She has published over 170 YouTube videos and hundreds of Facebook Live videos ranging from topics of business building, daily encouragement/motivation, inspiration, marriage, and Bible exposition.

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