Ken Carter

Basketball Coach

Birthday January 1, 1959

Birth Sign Capricorn

Birthplace Mississippi

Age 65 years old

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About

Inspirational High School basketball coach best known for his work at Richmond High School in California. He opened a boarding school called Coach Carter Impact Academy in 2009. He has a booked titled, "Yes Ma'am, No Sir: The 12 Essential Steps for Success in Life".

Before Fame

He attended San Francisco State University and George Fox University, where he played basketball. 

Trivia

He carried the Olympic torch in the 2002 Winter Olympics. He coached a Slamball team named Rumble.

Family Life

He was raised in an abusive family.

Associated With

He was portrayed by Samuel L. Jackson in the film Coach Carter.