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Coach Ken Carter

Coach Ken Carter

Keynote Speaker: Coach, Author, Educator & Inspiration for the Film "Coach Carter"

Coach Ken Carter Biography

When famed high school basketball coach Ken Carter locked his undefeated, state play-off bound team out of the gym and forced them to hit the books and stop counting on athletic potential as the only ticket out of a tough, inner city life, he sent a powerful message. The film, Coach Carter, based on the lock-out and starring Samuel L. Jackson as the Coach, is just one more testimony to the strength of his convictions. At the podium, Coach Carter scores with hard-hitting advice about accountability, integrity, teamwork, and leadership to succeed both on and off the basketball court.

A successful businessman when he accepted the head basketball coach position at Richmond High School (Richmond, CA) in 1997, Carter had a monumental task at hand. The students were failing academically at an alarming rate, and the athletic programs were in a pathetic state. Within two years, Carter had virtually single-handedly turned around the school, physically cleaning up (trash, graffiti, drug dealers), and also mentally cleaning house as well. A contract which each player and his parents signed spelled out crucial rules of conduct: treat others with respect; shun drugs and alcohol; sit in the front of class and participate; wear suit and tie on game day; and maintain a minimum of a 2.3 GPA. And when not all of the players lived up to these obligations, the play-off bound, undefeated Richmond Oilers (13-0)--including Carter's own son, Damien--were locked out of the gym and pulled from any basketball-related activities to learn how to " rise as a team." Academically solid players tutored weaker ones, and the whole team improved their GPAs. Most importantly, these inner city students ultimately returned not just to the court, but to a new standard of winning, one which transcended the hoop dreams of high school, to college educations and futures they might never have imagined for themselves.

In addition to coaching SlamBall's champion team, The Rumble, Carter is business entrepreneur and is an author. He is also founder and chairman of the Coach Ken Carter Foundation, a non-profit organization which develops, promotes, and provides education, training and mentoring programs for minority youths. He also founded the Coach Carter Impact Academy, designed to enable disadvantaged youth to reach their full academic and life potential. In 2002, he was selected to carry the Olympic torch for the San Francisco Bay Area/Richmond California.

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Coach Ken Carter Speaking Topics

Yes Ma'am, No Sir: The 12 Essential Steps for Success in Life

This book chronicles Coach Carter's personal experiences in life that shaped him to be the man that he is today. Additional books written, Success Uncomplicated which is coupled with the "Think & Grow Rich" in 1 book, Listen to the Woman, and a host of other additional success resources he has developed.

What You See is What You Get: How to Visualize and Reach Your Goals

Use Your Passion to Succeed

Five Steps to Career Success

Coach Ken Carter Videos

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What topics does Coach Ken Carter speak about?

Coach Ken Carter is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Inspirational, Health, Business Leadership, Personal Growth, Authors, Diversity, Empowerment, Peak Performance, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Black Heritage, Faith & Religion, Basketball, Athlete, Sports Motivation, Success, Education Policy & Reform, Referees, Education, Sports, College, Commencement, Television & Film, Motivational, Leadership and Sports Coaching.

Where does Coach Ken Carter travel from?

Coach Ken Carter generally travels from Waco, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Coach Ken Carter is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Business, Inspirational and Health. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Coach Ken Carter generally travels from Waco, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Rudy Ruettiger, Jim Morris and Eric Boles. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Coach Ken Carter for an upcoming event.

Coach Ken Carter Speaking Topics

  • Yes Ma'am, No Sir: The 12 Essential Steps for Success in Life

    This book chronicles Coach Carter's personal experiences in life that shaped him to be the man that he is today. Additional books written, Success Uncomplicated which is coupled with the "Think & Grow Rich" in 1 book, Listen to the Woman, and a host of other additional success resources he has developed.

  • What You See is What You Get: How to Visualize and Reach Your Goals

  • Use Your Passion to Succeed

  • Five Steps to Career Success

Coach Ken Carter Videos

Keynote speaker, Coach Ken Carter, offers strategies for building ...
Coach Ken Carter in 30 Seconds!
Coach Ken Carter at MEC Powerplay 2015
Coach Carter Quotes

Coach Ken Carter Reviews

  • This was an amazing experience. We have had nothing but positive comments from our school staff. "The best speaker we have ever had!" I continue to hear this comment resonated among our employees. The ones who had to attend elsewhere were so disappointed. Coach Carter was extremely personable and spent time talking to people, really hearing them. He was so patient and kind with all of us. I feel like we really KNOW him now.
    Raleigh County Schools - Aug 24 2023

  • Indian Hills Community College - Oct 27 2022

  • Watt Global Media - May 09 2022

  • Thrivent Financial - Feb 03 2021

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    Vincennes University - Dec 04 2019

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