About the author
Derick Loury, Prison Warden, with Courtside is retracing his footsteps to explore how he arrived at his current position in life. The purpose that God revealed in Derick's life was hidden in hallways of fear, disappointment and cultural dependency. It was exposed in the creases of life's twists and turns through admitted failures. He believes that his grandparents' strong faith innately influenced his desire to help others by giving back to his church, community and the criminal justice system.
There were three crucial factors that set the stage for defining the author's purpose. The first was accepting Jesus Christ at an early age which opened him to receive purpose, grace and mercy. This was borne out with Derick's quest toward becoming be a loving, supportive and hardworking African American father, husband and professional. Next, earning a full basketball scholarship enabled him to gain knowledge, understanding, the importance of teamwork and exposure to a wide variety of people. Pledging into the noble Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., allowed him access into a relationship matrix that endears faith, opens a wealth of resources, protects information, shares intelligence and solidifies his purpose in God's kingdom. In all of these things he continues reap immeasurable blessings.