Ken Carter

Educational leader and motivator

Ken Carter KeynoteSpeaker
English

Ken Carter is an educational leader and motivator, led Richmond High School’s basketball program from 1997-2002. Coach Carter made news when he locked aout his undefeated Varsity basketball team in order to push them to improve their grades.

Ken Carter is an advocate for Richmond’s youth and is active in his community. He is diligent in providing them with opportunities to build meaningful relationships with their peers and caring adults, and recognizes the advantages inherent in a sound sports program. In October, 2000 he announced his plans to travel from Richmond High School to the steps of the California State Capitol in Sacramento.

Ken Carter travelled for 3 days to Sacramento hoping to draw awareness to the deteriorating state of schools and the need for students, parents, teachers, and school board officials to commit to making a difference. His efforts proved successful, and Richmond High received building enhancements and computers from the Office of the Secretary of Education. Under the direction and guidance of Coach Carter, in December of 2000, 11 students from Australia arrived in the U.S. to promote peace and to learn first hand what it takes to be an American high school basketball player.

Ken Carter found a way to bring something positive to the lives of Richmond High students, where heroes and positive role models are few and far between. Using basketball as the common bond, the intention of the visit was to offer these students an opportunity to meet each other, gain awareness about each others′ culture and communities, and to learn hands-on about what it takes to be a top-notch American athletic.

In addition to coaching, he is owner/operator of Prime Time Publications, Prime Time Sports, and is a promising Author. Mr. Carter attended George Fox University, Oregon and has to his credit the following awards: Harvard Club′s Distinguished Secondary Educator Award, NAACP′s Impact Citizen of the Year Award, California′s Unsung Heroes Award, the A.N.G. California Boy′s Coach of the Year Award, and has been presented with a Proclamation from the City of Richmond.

Ken Carter was recently honored as a recipient of CityFlight Newsmagazine′s the “Ten Most Influential African Americans in the Bay Area” for 2000 in the Sports category.