An inspirational account of basketball coach ken carter, who received both praise and criticism when he made headlines for benching his entire undefeated team for poor academic performance. Ken coach cartera reallife inspiration for the 2005 hit movie coach. Coach carter is a 2005 american biographical teen sports drama film starring samuel l. Jackson was once a star player on the richmond high school basketball team in richmond, ca, and years later, after establishing himself in publishing and marketing, he. Set in the late 1990s and in california, carter becomes the basketball coach of his former high school, richmond high, where he excelled on the team when he was. Ken carter takes over the head coaching job for the basketball team at richmond high. With coach carter at the helm, the oilers record soon stands at 12 and 0. It is based on the true story of richmond high school basketball coach ken carter portrayed by samuel l. When former richmond high school basketball legend ken carter agrees to take over his alma maters floundering team, he has the players sign a contract that demands good grades, perfect class attendance, and suits on game days. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. Hire ken carter for an appearance at events or keynote speaker. Jackson in the blockbuster smash hit coach carter brings to you the coach carter experience.
I like books that have morals and this one teached me that if i work harder i can accomplish all my goals. A story of one man who challenged his players to be the best they could be. The real ken carter told the chicago suntimes a few weeks ago that 98. Teaching life lessons on the basketball court the new york times. But when the coach learns that some members of his team are cutting class and failing.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Coach carter was a great man, teacher, coach, and friend. The book serves as an outline of coach carters professional life mostly about his time as the coach of the richmond high school oilers and uses that to outline a clear and concise way to success. Inspired by the life of coach ken carter, the coach with a toughasnails approach. Ken carter wrote this book which details strategies for a successful life. Jackson, who made headlines in 1999 for suspending his undefeated high school basketball team due to poor academic results. Coach carter was a great influence in my life and is. The truelife story of a coach who tries to teach his players that theres more to life than basketball is brought to the screen in. Book ken carter for your next corporate event, function, or private party. These strategies should maximize an individuals opportunity to reach his potential. Coach carters tough stance brought national headlines. The team he now coaches has had dismal seasons for years. Coach aj carter can provide you with a road map for success. We provide seminars, workshops, life and career coaching and more to the international community so they.
Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 48 hours to finish once started. A story of one man who challenged his players to be the best. Coach carter is a 2005 film about a controversial high school basketball coach who benches his undefeated team due to their collective poor academic record. Coach carter was an amazing coach, he was always helping the students and he made them get good grades to play again. What its like to have your life made into a movie the first time producers called ken carter, he thought it was a joke and hung up the phone. The richmond high school varsity basketball team was undefeated until carter stepped in. Coach carter by jasmine jones goodreads share book. Coach carter is a 2005 american biographical sports drama film directed by thomas carter. I could relate to this book because it was about life as a student athlete and it also. These are the essences of coach carters basic building blocks for winning in life. Coach carter by jasmine jones was a very good book. From learning about the quality of ones character to the love of.