People Moving the Mountains: Kavon Cutler

In West Virginia, mountains are often moved by people who invest in others long before the spotlight ever arrives. Sometimes it means showing up week after week, building confidence where it didn’t exist, and teaching young people how to use their voice.

That’s the work of Kavon Cutler.

Cutler serves as a Youth Sports Director for the City of South Charleston and is a coordinator and coach for the South Charleston Youth Basketball and Football League, where his impact goes far beyond the scoreboard. Yes, he teaches the fundamentals of the game—but just as importantly, he coaches communication, confidence, and presence.

After games, Cutler often conducts live, on-the-spot interviews with players, giving young athletes early exposure to public speaking and media interaction in a supportive environment. For many, it’s the first time being asked to reflect out loud on teamwork, effort, or leadership. It’s not about perfect answers—it’s about learning how to speak with confidence, take ownership, and be seen.

That approach is intentional.

Cutler is a West Virginia University alumnus with a background in public relations, a minor in communications, and a master’s degree in Integrated Marketing Communications. He currently serves as a graduate assistant at WVU, bringing academic training and real-world media experience directly into how he mentors young people.

He’s also a co-host of CSN The Network / Double OG’s Podcast, CSN The Network Podcast – YouTube  where sports, leadership, and community storytelling intersect. That understanding of narrative shows up everywhere in his work. Cutler knows that how young people talk about themselves—on and off the field—shapes how others see them and how they see themselves.

Scroll through his work and you’ll see championships celebrated, teams recognized, and parents thanked. In one standout moment, Cutler highlighted a 5th-grade summer league championship, focusing less on the trophy and more on growth, chemistry, discipline, and accountability. That emphasis reflects a deeper understanding of what youth sports provide in West Virginia: structure, belonging, and opportunity—especially for kids who need it most.

Beyond athletics, Cutler is also a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., further grounding his work in a tradition of leadership, service, and community uplift.

What makes Kavon Cutler a People Moving the Mountains honoree isn’t just that he coaches—it’s how he coaches. He’s building athletes who can speak for themselves. Young people who are comfortable in front of a microphone, confident in front of their peers, and prepared for moments far beyond the game.

In a state where opportunity often depends on someone believing in you early, Cutler is doing exactly that—one interview, one practice, one young voice at a time.

That’s how mountains move in West Virginia.